West Springs Hospital Is dedicated to continuing to provide the highest-quality mental health care during this pandemic. West Springs Hospital is committed to protecting the health and safety of patients and staff during this volatile time. Many enhanced precautions have been into place, including deep and frequent cleaning protocols, staff temperature checks, the usage of masks and other appropriate PPE and social distancing standards.
To ensure the continued safety of our patients and staff, In-person visitation is not happening at this time and we encourage family, friends and loved ones to keep in touch with patients via telephone or Zoom. A patient's case manager can assist in coordinating digital visitation. We are here to help, assisting patients to a safe and stable state so they can transition to lower levels of care and work towards long-term recovery.
To ensure the continued safety of our patients and staff, In-person visitation is not happening at this time and we encourage family, friends and loved ones to keep in touch with patients via telephone or Zoom. A patient's case manager can assist in coordinating digital visitation. We are here to help, assisting patients to a safe and stable state so they can transition to lower levels of care and work towards long-term recovery.
Services
Less than 20 years ago there were 3 inpatient psychiatric units on the western slope where people could receive life-saving treatment when they needed it. Then quickly all 3 closed, leaving an unacceptable gap that gave rise to West Springs Hospital opening in 2005. Now years later in 2020, West Springs Hospital remains the sole inpatient psychiatric hospital in western Colorado, the only one between Denver and Salt Lake City.
If your loved one has been or is thinking of being admitted to a psychiatric hospital it is normal to have many questions. All of us at West Springs Hospital are here to help you through the process, every step of the way. Below are some of our most frequently asked questions and their answers.
If you don't find the answer you're looking for below, you may find it on our admissions page, our page detailing what to expect at West Springs Hospital or the family and visitor page.Each day's activities follow a structured schedule that may include group and individual therapy, recreation activities, community meetings, treatment plan meetings, family sessions and private time for reflection and working on written assignments.
If you don't find the answer you're looking for below, you may find it on our admissions page, our page detailing what to expect at West Springs Hospital or the family and visitor page.Each day's activities follow a structured schedule that may include group and individual therapy, recreation activities, community meetings, treatment plan meetings, family sessions and private time for reflection and working on written assignments.
A very important person in the hospital is our patient representative who serves as an advocate for our patients. They will help you with both grievances and compliments, patient rights, and the quality of care & service received during a patient's stay. Our Medical Records staff can help you to request a copy of your health information or have your records sent to another health care provider.
Our skilled and compassionate treatment team, headed by Medical Director Frank Lotrich, MD PhD, are experts in trauma-informed care and passionate about helping our patients stabilize and heal. We believe that every person admitted to West Springs Hospital has unique issues that require a personalized and specialized approach.
West Springs Hospital's caring and compassionate team of experts provide an array of clinical treatments for all psychiatric diagnoses, most commonly. Personality Disorders, including Borderline, Narcissistic, Dependent, Avoidant or Schizoid. Patient days are highly structured and can feature an intensive range of modalities and activities, including:.
Reviews (9)
Anna Schollian
Jan 20, 2022
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If you expect people who have major caffeine addictions to participate in their treatment with no caffeine you obviously don't understand how bad that is for health! Whenever I went in I pretended to be doing okay so I could go home and have caffeine! I understand that some patients can't have caffeine but the system in Pueblo made it allowed if approved by provider so maybe West Springs should follow suit.
Brian Chee
Oct 22, 2021
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Kate Richter
Oct 16, 2021
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The kindness and compassion shown at this Hospital was truly amazing. I am slightly shocked by the negative reviews, and I can only imagine that many are left by people who are severely ill or who who were admitted against their will. West Springs Hospital saves lives - the doctors, nurses, and staff truly do care.
Anthony Munoz
Oct 03, 2021
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Scotia Ogle
Sep 30, 2021
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Shaylie Boyd
Apr 27, 2021
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Kyle Groen
Mar 24, 2021
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0/5 stars! My wife was recently admitted to West Springs involuntarily. She was suffering from insomnia and deemed “gravely disabled” because of it by a local hospital and sent to WSH. There she was neglected her basic human rights.
Here is a list of the gross negligence shown to her by the West Springs staff:
• They put in her records “non-celiac gluten sensitivity” even though she was diagnosed with extreme celiac in 2014. It’s on her MMR. She told the staff. I told the staff, doctors, case managers, even the security guard about her allergies. But it was still ignored and she was
Here is a list of the gross negligence shown to her by the West Springs staff:
• They put in her records “non-celiac gluten sensitivity” even though she was diagnosed with extreme celiac in 2014. It’s on her MMR. She told the staff. I told the staff, doctors, case managers, even the security guard about her allergies. But it was still ignored and she was
Shay Parker
Jul 23, 2020
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I would rate a negative if the option were available. Worst place ever!! My daughter was recently placed in there for a suicide attempt, they released her after voicing my concerns after finding 4 suicide notes and she self harmed while in there. A week to the day after release she attempted suicide AGAIN!!! I begged for help and pleaded to refer her to another facility....i will be looking into a lawsuit if nothing else having license pulled for negligence of a minor that was in their care and releasing her knowing she was a danger to herself and others
Nikki Whowantstakno
Jun 28, 2019
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Don't take your children here!! The front staff ladies are nice once they know what's going on. Basically just a place for troubled kids until they decide they're in a good mood and can go home. There are NO behavioral skills incorporated or a plan of action. No rehabilitation whatsoever. If I needed a babysitter I would have hired one.. my son needed help. NEVER AGAIN! This place is a JOKE!