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The Golden Years We like to think of our “golden years” as a time when we can finally relax and enjoy life. We might take up a new hobby. Maybe we’ll travel. We’ll spoil the grandkids. We’ll read the books and watch the movies and eat the food we have been too busy to enjoy....Read More

Considering Professional Help Have you been thinking about getting help for a substance use disorder? That is great news! But maybe you are having some doubts. You could find yourself worrying about what the detox and rehab experience will be like. Or you could be worried about staying clean and sober after treatment is over....Read More

Have you ever noticed how we tend to reduce people—even ourselves—to a single characteristic? Tom is our rich friend, and Sarah is our poor acquaintance. Joan is the pretty sister, and Jenny is the smart one. Billy is good at school, and Jason is good at sports. There are any number of traits and characteristics...Read More

During the COVID-19 public health emergency, many of us have remained shut up in our homes for weeks on end. Maybe we’re under quarantine with a few family members. Maybe we’re home with just our significant other. Maybe we’re cooped up with just our furry and feathered friends to keep us company. Or maybe we’re...Read More

Without doubt, a global pandemic would occupy a high spot on any list of things that might increase a person’s anxiety. Whether you are staying home to stop the spread of the virus or are working on the front lines in an essential job, it is likely you are experiencing some level of anxiety even...Read More

If you are struggling with substance use and mental health disorders during this public health emergency, you may feel trapped. You may feel trapped in your home. You may feel trapped in an endless string of online meetings. You may feel trapped in a job that makes you feel unsafe at this time. Feeling Boxed...Read More

Social Distancing By now, we all understand just how important social distancing is to slow the spread of infectious disease. For the first time in living memory, we have largely retreated to our own homes and stayed there as much as possible. And when we have to go out, we are wearing masks and staying...Read More

With the ongoing rise of COVID-19 diagnoses in Colorado, Peak View Behavioral Health in Colorado Springs announces the implementation of a dedicated unit for presumptive positive COVID patients in need of mental health treatment. This unit is accepting patients effective Thursday, March 26, 2020. This unit is a part of Peak View’s goal to ensure...Read More

(Article written by Wayne Heilman for The Gazette) A Tennessee provider of addiction treatment and behavioral health services has acquired Peak View Behavioral Health, which operates a 112-bed psychiatric hospital in northeast Colorado Springs. Summit BHC, of Franklin, Tenn., which operates 19 addiction treatment and behavioral health centers in 14 states, said last week it...Read More