In August of 2018, North Range Behavioral Health opened up Wings, a residential treatment center for pregnant women and mothers with children younger than five who are struggling with substance use disorders..
The program has quickly taken root within the community and just recently celebrated its very first graduate of the program.
The state requested that North Range open this type of facility, and it has certainly been a blessing to the community. It is also somewhat of an anomaly as Medicaid rarely pays for residential treatment. But the Wings program is funded through an arm of Medicaid called Special Connections.
The special connections made through the Wings program have created an environment where women can live and receive help in a safe place while also being able to stay with their children.
Anita Cisneros, the first graduate of the Wings program, shares her story with the Greeley Tribune which also explains the program in-depth.
To read about Anita’s story and learn more about the program, click HERE.
CO in National Publication
Colorado's 17 Community Mental Health Centers are improving service delivery and controlling costs through using a comprehensive…
Behavioral and Primary Healthcare Collaboration in Colorado
To demonstrate the commitment of the community mental health system in Colorado to integration, CBHC has undertaken…
National Council Releases New Resources on Healthcare Reform Implementation
The National COuncil for Community Behavioral Healthcare provides various resources to help you understand the impacts of…
CBHC Legislative Update and Bill Tracking Slate 4.12.10
The 2010 Legislative Session is nearing its end and CBHC is staying busy tracking important bills impacting the…