Hilltop's Child and Adolescent Services encompass a broad range of youth initiatives and programming. Whether a young person is in need of support in a moment of crisis, needs guidance and structure as they work through the youth adjudication system, or simply needs a safe place to sleep, Hilltop has therapeutic space and professional youth workers to assist them. Despite distinctions in program populations and objectives, there is a common foundation, a focus on the interpersonal strengths and future possibilities of each youth, that supports the array of innovative programs. Child and Adolescent Services mirrors Hilltop's belief in human potential and in youths' capacity to work through interpersonal challenges and difficult times.

Programs Tandem Families

Family to family mentoring program that supports at-risk children and their families who are experiencing challenging circumstances.

Advocates coordinate goods and services to support the families
Mental health professionals support the children and families
Collaboration within the community to create natural support systems
Information and referrals to community resources
Serving Montrose and Delta counties
Collaborate with community organizations and agencies to provide Nurturing Parenting Classes
The Opportunity Center School

Providing comprehensive assessment and individualized education to help youth and families build happy, healthy lives.

Collaborative partnership between Hilltop, School District 51, Department of Human Services, and Colorado West Mental Health Center
School Based drug & alcohol services
Gender specific intervention
Job readiness skills for youth utilizing the Workforce Investment Act
Family and youth assessments
Middle school and high school day treatment programs
Hilltop Experiential Learning Program

Teaching through work and play.

Team-building courses for effective skills in communication, decision-making and problem solving
Facing fears and taking safe risks on the High Ropes Challenge Course on the Grand Mesa
Adventure trips to teach the skills of healthful livinkg
Learning a work ethic and giving back to the community through service projects
Serving public and private business, schools and youth groups/programs
Get Real

Helping youth make responsible life choices.

A safe, confidential, non-residential program for youth ages 10-19
Weekly group meetings, individual counseling for parents and youth, family visits
Builds self-esteem and success in school
Enhances communication between parents and children
Strives to prevent teen pregnancies
Services learning projects

 

Residential Youth Services

A positive, real-world approach for youth offenders.

Structured, supervised environment for youth ages 12-18
Reintegrates youth back into the community from a traditional correctional facility
Offers positive life experiences
Builds mental and physical health
Develops tools for becoming successful, responsible adults
Non-traditional education through the Transitional Opportunity Center
Restorative Justice projects
Personalized emancipation program


Robert Brown Center

Helping youth engage with their families and return home.

Independent living program for trasition of youth
Nurturing, structured environment for boys ages 12-18
Educational and life skills training
Drug and alcohol education
Connections to community and medical resources
Located in Montrose and serves Western Colorado
Montrose Juvenile Services

Montrose Juvenile Services/SB94, a Hilltop Program, is taking referrals for youth and families in Montrose and Delta counties that need of an advocate to see them through the court process. New services include:

Bilingual services, translations and general support
Referral assistance to other community agencies
General advocacy during court hearings
To receive these services, qualifications must include:
Juvenile aged 12 to 18
Current or pending charges in court
At-risk for Youth Corrections placement
Needs assistance with translations in court