The San Luis Valley Behavioral Health Group (SLVBHG) offers many mental and behavioral health services across the San Luis Valley. Individual and group counseling is available, as well as Medicated Assisted Treatment for substance misuse disorders.

We have a mobile response team that responds to crisis calls 24 hours a day and seven days a week. Call the main number 719-589-3671.

We have school-based services for children. Contact our office or the school counselor for a referral.

We have a client advocate available to help you speak for yourself, or can speak on your behalf. Call 719-589-3671 and ask to speak to Lea Chavez.

Although we provide various outpatient services, there is no inpatient Psychiatric Care in the San Luis Valley. Individuals requiring inpatient psychiatric care often travel to Pueblo or Colorado Springs. Treating individuals within the community relates to more family involvement and better outcomes.

We offer training and education for organizations in behavioral health, addictions, substance abuse and suicide prevention and awareness.

We have offices in Alamosa, Antonito, Center, Del Norte, La Jara, Monte Vista, San Luis, South Fork, Fort Garland. Click this link to DOWNLOAD a .pdf document and view our hours by location: SLVBHG Hours by Location. Or call us for our hours – generally 8 or 9 am to 5 or 6:30pm, depending on the office location.

Groups and Classes:  Call for the current schedule, cost $ and intake requirements. New groups are created when a need is identified.

Most classes cost $16 – $25 per session and are covered by Medicaid. A sliding fee scale may be available.

• Parenting classes including SafeCare and Love and Logic. (See separate listings.)
• Creative Coping, a mindfulness-based group.
• Anger Management, and Coping with Grief and Loss groups.
• Schizophrenia Alliance is a support group for people with schizophrenia or schizoaffective. Clients must be appropriate and med compliant to attend.
• Women’s Trauma Group addresses the history of trauma and helps you gain a sense of self through relationships, sexuality, and spirituality. The group promotes self-esteem, relationships, and emotional well-being.
• Life Skills Group.
• Emotional Regulation Group.
• Criminal Justice mandated classes and groups are offered with a referral.
• Addiction Recovery Skills and Relapse Prevention Groups. We have intensive outpatient programs for adults and youth healing from substance misuse.
• Coping with a Loved One’s Addiction Group.

Pharmacy: Genoa is an on-site pharmacy that can fill all medications. They provide convenient pick-up and delivery options at no additional cost. The pharmacy is open Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. You can reach them by emailing genoa@slvbhg.org or call 719-937-4750. www.GenoaHealthcare.com

Mi Esperanza Wellness Center is located at 311 San Juan Ave in Alamosa and is open Monday to Friday 8 – 5. This is drop-in “living room” available for self-help and peer support.