Our Approach

The Behavioral Health Department is a specialized clinic providing culturally and linguistically responsive English and Spanish outpatient mental health and substance misuse services to underserved and uninsured populations. Our goal is to support a thriving community in which all members have the opportunities and support to achieve self-sufficiency and lead a healthy quality of life.

Behavioral Health staff recognize the broader social and political factors that underlie issues experienced by communities of color and operate from an integrative theoretical framework, allowing for flexibility of clinical approaches depending on client need and receptivity.

Our integrative framework includes theoretical orientations such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Feminist, Anti-oppression, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Motivational Interviewing, Person-centered, Family Systems, Psychodynamic and Trauma-Informed Care.

Services

Internship Opportunities

The Behavioral Health Department offers a rigorous internship experience to undergraduate and master level students enrolled in a counseling, social work or human service program.  

Servicios de La Raza is an approved field placement site for undergraduate and graduate programs across Colorado. Please contact your internship placement office to see if your program qualifies.

Graduate Program Internship Track

  • Attend mandatory training and orientation days
  • Average of 20 hours per week
  • Minimum 9-month commitment
  • Ability to schedule clients at least one evening per week
  • One hour of individual supervision per week
  • Professional attitude and positive energy
  • Participate in agency-wide events

Behavioral Health Staff

Behavioral Health Co-Director, Behavioral Health Therapist

Neva M. MA, LPC
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Behavioral Health Co-Director, Behavioral Health Therapist

Rick T. LSW, LAC
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Internship Testimonials

“The staff is a whole-hearted, devoted team that authentically cares for and is passionate about working with diverse, vulnerable populations, social justice, and human dignity. My supervisor surpassed my expectations, created a learning environment that helped me develop my professional identity and values, and was always available to help interns navigate the ups and downs of the profession. The knowledge and skills that I gained made this experience challenging, transformational, and meaningful and will stay with me for the rest of my professional life.”

-MA Candidate, Regis University 2020-2021

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More Information

Please call the behavioral health inquiry and support line at 720.410.7108 to connect with a member of the behavioral health team.

For DUI services, please contact Rick Thompson at 720.370.0339 or rickt@serviciosdelaraza.org.