DAYS provides comprehensive human services and mental health support to children, youth, families, and adults across Colorado.
For over 40 years, we’ve partnered with communities to address the impact of trauma, promote emotional wellness, and strengthen families through accessible, culturally responsive care.
Supporting the Whole Family Through Mental Health & Community-Based Services
For over 40 years, DAYS has partnered with families, schools, human services, and community organizations to provide trusted, trauma-informed support for children, youth, and adults across the Denver area.
We offer a full continuum of behavioral and mental health services designed to strengthen family systems, support emotional wellness, and promote long-term stability. Our team is committed to delivering care that is accessible, culturally responsive, and tailored to each individual or family's unique needs.
Our services include:
Outpatient Mental Health Therapy (individual & family)
Substance Use Treatment for Youth and Adults
Home-Based Family Support Services
Parenting Time Services (supervised visitation and coaching)
Referrals are welcome from families, schools, human services professionals, healthcare providers, and juvenile justice systems. We accept Medicaid, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, and Anthem, and offer a sliding fee scale for self-pay clients.
Together, we can help build stronger families and safer communities—one step at a time.
Mission
To provide comprehensive human services to children, youth, and families.
Vision
To improve the lives of children, youth, and families affected by child abuse, neglect, and unaddressed behavioral and mental health needs.
We envision a community where all individuals feel safe, supported, and emotionally well—empowered by access to the services and resources necessary for long-term healing, resilience, and a better quality of life.
Values
Health & Well-being
Safety & Responsibility
Compassion & Empathy
Mutual Respect
What We Offer
Mental Health Support for Children, Youth & Families
DAYS offers a range of behavioral and mental health services designed to promote emotional wellness and strengthen family systems. Our licensed clinicians provide care that is trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and responsive to the needs of the individuals and communities we serve.
Our services include:
Intake and diagnostic assessment
Individual and family therapy
Clinical case management
Referrals are welcome from:
Families and individuals
School staff and counselors
Medical professionals
Human services and child welfare
Juvenile justice personnel
Whether you're seeking support for a child, teen, or caregiver, our team is here to help.
Parenting Time Services: Safe, Supportive Family Reconnection
DAYS provides Parenting Time Services for families separated due to safety concerns, court involvement, or child welfare cases. Our goal is to support safe, meaningful contact between children and their parents while building parenting skills and fostering healthy relationships.
Through supervised visits, our trained staff offer:
Parenting support and coaching
Real-time guidance during visits
Skill-building and positive reinforcement
Visits may take place at a local human services center, in the community, at our office, or through mobile visitation services to accommodate family needs.
We partner closely with caseworkers, human services agencies, and legal professionals to ensure consistency, safety, and progress toward family goals.
In-Home Support for Family Stability and Well-Being
DAYS offers home-based services for children, youth, and families facing challenges that impact safety, stability, or family unity. These individualized supports are designed to strengthen relationships, promote resilience, and help families remain safely together whenever possible.
Services may include:
Basic needs and safety assessments
Clinical case management
Life skills coaching
Individual and family therapy
Crisis response and intervention
We work closely with human services professionals, schools, medical providers, and the juvenile justice system to ensure coordinated, family-centered care.
Whether a family is navigating a crisis or building a path to long-term stability, our team brings services directly into the home to reduce barriers and promote lasting change.
Substance Use Treatment
DAYS offers substance abuse treatment services for individuals, including adults, who are seeking support in overcoming addiction and building healthier lives. Our approach integrates clinical care with compassion, meeting clients where they are in their recovery journey.
Services include:
Intake and comprehensive assessment
Individual therapy
Family therapy
Clinical case management
Our team collaborates with families and professionals to create personalized treatment plans that address both substance use and underlying emotional or behavioral challenges.
Denver Area Youth Services is a 501(c)(3) organization registered in the state of Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
Real Impact Starts with You
A $500 donation provides a full month of outpatient therapy for a child or teen affected by abuse or neglect.
Children who experience maltreatment often struggle with fear, isolation, and lasting emotional wounds. These early traumas can lead to academic challenges, low self-worth, depression, and difficulty forming healthy relationships.
Your gift ensures access to trauma-informed therapy—offering safety, stability, and hope when it’s needed most.
“Therapy helped me understand that what happened to me wasn’t my fault. It gave me the tools to speak up, trust again, and feel like myself.”
— Former DAYS client, age 17
With your support, healing is possible—and futures are reclaimed.
