El Centro de las Familias

El Centro de las Familias is a multi-cultural clinic which provides culturally competent outpatient mental health care to the Latino/Hispanic community and to the South West community in Denver.

Recovery Philosophy

With an emphasis on Spanish speaking and bilingual consumers, the El Centro staff focuses on actively engaging consumers to use the strengths of their culture, values, and existing resources for optimum recovery. Latino traditions, customs, and values are examined and integrated into the treatment process.

Program Components

The El Centro team of clinicians, social workers, case managers, nurses and psychiatrists provide appropriate, integrated services which concentrates on recovery as well as cultural understanding and respect. Services include

  • Bilingual Spanish speaking assessment and evaluation
  • Individual psychotherapy
  • Family therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Play therapy
  • Case management
  • Psychiatry
  • Medication evaluations/medication management

Program Goals

El Centro strives to provide culturally competent, Spanish/bilingual recovery-oriented services to children, adults and families by focusing on individual strengths and natural community resources.