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CU Anschutz Helen and Arthur E Johnson Depression Center
Department of Psychiatry
School Of Medicine

The Mood Disorders Intensive Outpatient Program

Mood Disorders Intensive Outpatient Program, provides intensive treatment for people struggling with depression, bipolar disorder, other mood disorders, and/or suicidal ideation by utilizing Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Behavioral Activation.

Insurances Accepted:

 

Anthem - BCBS

Aetna

Cigna

Colorado Access - Medicaid

CCHA - Medicaid

Interested in Enrolling?

Here are three ways:

Call our front desk and ask to schedule an IOP intake: 303-724-3300

Click here to enroll

Location and Times:

CU Anschutz Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Depression Center
CU Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora, CO

Mondays/Tuesdays/Thursdays
9AM - 12PM
(new patients begin on Mondays)

This in-person Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) provides intensive treatment for people struggling with depression, bipolar disorder, other mood disorders, and/or suicidal ideation by utilizing Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Behavioral Activation.

Our 6-week program meets 3 times a week for 3 hours a day and includes:

  • Intensive therapeutic support, including group and individualized support
  • Group skills-training
  • Medication evaluation and management with a psychiatric specialist if needed/desired

There is an optional virtual 6 week aftercare transitional program.

Participants will receive therapeutic support and practice skills designed to help:

  • decrease depression and suicidal ideation
  • decrease frequency of mood episodes
  • reduce isolation
  • tolerate stress
  • regulate emotions
  • build and enhance social relationships
  • improve daily functioning
  • stabilize and improve mood

  • Adults 18 years and older
  • Primary diagnosis of mood disorder, including depression or bipolar disorders
  • Able to attend 9 hours/week in group therapy setting

Mondays/Tuesdays/Thursdays
9AM - 12PM
(new patients begin on Mondays)

Psychiatry

CU Anschutz

Anschutz Health Sciences
Building

1809 N Revere Ct
Suite 5240
Mail Stop F546
Aurora, CO 80045

Center Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Current Patients: 303-724-3300

New Patients: 303-724-4975

Fax: 303-724-4698

Email: depression.center@ucdenver.edu

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