AspenPointe -Whom We Help: Clients: Teens

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Teens

The teenage years are an important time of transition. In addition to managing major shifts in responsibility as they move toward adulthood, teens are faced with enormous pressure from school, friends, work and family. While trying to balance their dependence on their parents with a desire to exert individuality, teens are going through extreme emotional and physical changes.

These realities can lead to some common issues facing teens today: depression, eating disorders and substance abuse. Statistics from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration estimate that 20 percent of teens will experience depression before reaching adulthood; of those, 30 percent are likely to develop a substance abuse problem.

Some signs that your teen may be struggling are: agitated or restless behavior, weight loss or gain, a drop in grades, trouble concentrating, ongoing feelings of sadness, not caring about people and things, lack of motivation, fatigue, loss of energy and lack of interest in activities, low self-esteem, trouble falling asleep or run-ins with the law. Many of these issues are temporary and can be treated easily if detected early.

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Since 1875...

AspenPointe has empowered clients, enriched lives and embraced purpose through behavioral health services, counseling services, career services, substance abuse treatment, employment, education, housing, jail diversion/reintegration and care management.

One of the largest nonprofits in Colorado Springs, AspenPointe traces its roots back to 1875 when we were called the Springs Relief Society. That organization, which delivered coal, lumber and clothing to the needy, was the genesis of what today is a comprehensive and integrated system of care that addresses the overall wellness of each client whether they need behavioral health services, counseling services or career services.

We have 12 organizations that serve more than 30,000 individuals and families each year through behavioral health services, counseling services, career services, education, housing, jail diversion/reintegration, telephonic wellness and care management.

We collaborate with clergy, educators, employers, other health and human service agencies, the legal/criminal justice system, other behavioral health providers, insurers, and many other organizations to leverage our collective resources in order to better our communities and the lives of its residents.

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded largely by Medicaid, state and federal grants, local government contracts, and generous donations.