Episode 16 - Interview with Bob Dorshimer, CEO of Mile High Behavioral Health Care

05/05/2025 52 min Temporada 2 Episodio 16
Episode 16 - Interview with Bob Dorshimer, CEO of Mile High Behavioral Health Care

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Understanding Mile High Behavioral Healthcare: Programs, Services, and Community ImpactIn this episode, Audree steps in for Savannah to interview Bob Dorshimer, CEO of Mile High Behavioral Healthcare. Bob provides an in-depth overview of the organization's history, its specialized programs for various vulnerable groups, including gender-specific services, LGBTQ+ initiatives, and youth support services. He discusses the innovative Aspen Miracle Center, the Transcend program, and the comprehensive care offered through their new behavioral health drop-in center, The Hive. Bob sheds light on their efforts to serve marginalized communities, the importance of experiential therapy, and how the organization integrates lived experiences in recovery support. Audree and Bob also explore the broad definitions of family and recovery, emphasizing the importance of non-judgmental and individualized support. Finally, they discuss how community members can help support Mile High Behavioral Healthcare's mission to aid underserved populations and combat homelessness.00:00 Introduction and Host Change00:18 Overview of Mile High Behavioral Healthcare01:09 Specialized Programs and Services01:56 Support for LGBTQ+ Community02:45 Reentry Programs and Transcend Program03:48 Emergency Shelter Services05:08 Focus on Youth in Crisis07:01 Experiential Treatment Approaches09:58 New Youth Drop-In Center: The Hive14:53 Supporting Underserved Populations22:35 Defining Family and Individuality27:26 Embracing Self-Love and Authenticity27:47 Supportive Recovery Services at Mile High28:20 The Importance of Lived Experience in Recovery28:53 Holistic Approach to Treatment29:28 Personal Connections in Recovery30:17 Broad Definition of Recovery Support30:50 Youth and Community Involvement34:25 Supporting Mile High Behavioral Healthcare40:01 Incorporating Youth Voice in Programs45:08 Understanding and Addressing Homelessness48:08 Personal Definitions of Recovery49:00 Conclusion and Gratitude

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