Crossroads' Turning Points, Inc. COMPREHENSIVE
FAMILY SERVICES
SERVING THE SOUTHERN
COLORADO REGION
Southern Colorado's largest alcohol and drug prevention, intervention, and treatment agency! Crossroads' Turning Points, Inc. (CTP) is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1979 by a group of concerned citizens who saw the necessity to address a community need with a humanistic approach.

Mission & Vision | History | Board of Directors | Advisory Boards | Administration
Donations | Contract Information Privacy Practices

Mission Statement

To create an opportunity for individuals and their families, in an environment that challenges and empowers recovery and success.

Vision Statement

To achieve our mission by providing and practicing evidence-based alcohol and drug prevention, intervention, treatment, health, and other related services.

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History

1979 – First established as Pueblo Treatment Services (PTS) by a group of concerned citizens in the Pueblo community. PTS provided alcohol detoxification and outpatient counseling.

1988 – Merger with Fisher’s Peak Community Alcohol Treatment Center, Inc., Trinidad, Colorado. PTS extended its service area to include a three-county area, Las Animas, Huerfano and Pueblo.

1994 – PTS changed its name to Crossroads Managed Care Systems, Inc. (CMCS)

1996 – CMCS, along with four other substance abuse and mental health agencies, founded, and became a partner in Signal Behavioral Health Network, Inc., located in Denver, Colorado. This partnership includes Arapahoe House, Denver Health and Hospital Authority, the University of Health Sciences, Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Center, Inc. and Island Grove. It provides access to network services in rural and urban settings.

1997 – CMCS incorporated in Santa Fe, New Mexico on March 28.

2001 - Together, with two other substance abuse providers, CMCS founded and became a member of the Rocky Mountain Institute for Alcohol and Drug Education.

2003 – Created a new LLC called New Start Youth Services, LLC.

2004 – CMCS changed name to Crossroads’ Turning Points, Inc. (CTP)

Today - CTP provides services to families afflicted with problems and issues as a direct, and indirect, result of chemical abuse and /or dependency. Comprehensive substance abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment services are provided to nine counties, including Pueblo, Huerfano, Las Animas, Alamosa, and the San Luis Valley, encompassing approximately 17,000 square miles.

CTP utilizes multi-therapeutic treatment milieus within each of the clinical programs, depending on individual needs. Each person enrolled in treatment receives an intensive case management assessment, followed by case management planning. Specific populations include adolescents, women, women with children, criminal justice referrals, and individuals requiring methadone maintenance and counseling.

Most recent, CTP has specialized in female-gender services within the state of Colorado. CTP also developed specific projects for alternatives to incarceration. The agency has diversified the service base in order to insure its continued success.

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Board of Directors

In General:
The Governing Board of Directors adopts policies for the corporation.

Tenure:
Members of the Board of Directors shall serve for three (3) years from the date of appointment. Board members may request additional three (3) year appointments subject to Board approval. The Board of Directors shall have no term limits.

Membership:
Potential members who express an interest for membership are presented to the Board Recruitment and Training Committee for consideration. After said committee has completed the review process, candidates who are approved for recruitment will be invited to attend a minimum of three (3) regular Governing Board meetings as a guest. Once this requirement has been successfully completed, the potential member will complete and submit his/her application for final consideration and approval by the Governing Board.

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Advisory Boards

There are three Advisory Boards within the nine county area in which CTP provides services, specifically Huerfano County (Walsenburg), Las Animas County (Trinidad), and the San Luis Valley (Alamosa).

Membership:
Each Board consists of highly motivated individuals from the community with diverse backgrounds. Persons who express an interest in membership may have their names submitted to the Board Recruitment and Training Committee. Following the review process, if approved, the candidate will be invited to attend a meeting as a guest in order to learn more about CTP and the functions of the Advisory Board. His/her application will then be submitted to the Governing Board for final consideration and approval.

Duties:
The Boards meet quarterly to assess and address the service needs and gaps in prevention, intervention and treatment of youth and families within the community. They demonstrate a positive influence with their suggestions and aid in the establishment of the future direction of CTP services provided to the community. The Chairperson of each Advisory Board submits recommendations to the Governing Board of Directors.

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Administration

The administration of Crossroads' Turning Points, Inc., requires the expertise of several key departments and managers.

Leroy Lucero, President/CEO, 719-545-3059 x101
The Office of the C.E.O. provides over-all direction to the agency and oversees external responsibilities including federal earmarks, statewide legislation, local government issues and appropriations for the organization and for southern Colorado.  The office also serves as an advocate for treatment and prevention services.

Charles Davis, Executive Director, 719-546-6666 x164
The Office of Executive Director directs and manages all day-to-day operations for Crossroads' Turning Points, Inc., administrative and clinical, with the support of the Senior Director of Clinical Services and the team of administrative, prevention and clinical directors.

Del Olivas, Executive Director - New Start, 719-545-1181 x160
The Executive Director - New Start works primarily with local and regional organizations, particularly the Social Services Departments. The department is responsible for implementing program improvement and some public relations and marketing.

Directors

  • Mary Joy Kogovsek, Senior Director of Clinical Services (Pueblo), 719-546-6666 x147

  • Dianne Hayhurst-Vigil, Director of Pueblo Services (Pueblo), 719-545-1181 x164

  • Bella Vigil, Director of Offender Services (Pueblo), 719-545-1181 x167

  • Martin Malouff, Dir. of Las Animas/Huerfano Srvcs (Trinidad/Walsenburg), 719-846-4481

  • Linda Rader, Director of San Luis Valley Services (Alamosa), 719-589-5176

  • Kevin Hobbs, Director of Information Systems (Pueblo), 719-546-6666 x144

  • Joanne Pearson, Director of Accounting (Pueblo), 719-546-6666 x154

  • Christie Velasco, Director of Human Resources (Pueblo), 719-546-6666 x152

  • Cheryl Reid, Director of Prevention Services (Pueblo), 719-546-6666 x150

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Donations to CTP
Help Fight and Prevent Substance Abuse - Donate

Crossroads' Turning Points, Inc. (CTP) is making a difference in the lives of people dealing with substance abuse in Southern Colorado. Since 1979, CTP has been providing treatment and help in dealing with this growing issue, which continues to interrupt, devastate and destroy the lives of our family members, neighbors and friends.

CTP is a 501(c) 3 non-profit corporation who depends on a variety of funding sources, including donations, to maintain drug and alcohol substance abuse treatment and prevention efforts. We are reliant upon individual and corporate contributions to maintain quality services and operations.

If you or someone you know is able to make a contribution, please send all tax-deductible donations to:

Crossroads' Turning Points, Inc.
ATTN: Helping the Fight
509 East 13th Street
Pueblo, Colorado 81001

(Make checks payable to “Crossroads' Turning Points”)

You can contact the Executive Director to discuss a variety of ways that you can help with the cause whether it is a major donation you are considering or volunteering your time.

Charles E. Davis
Executive Director
509 East 13th Street
Pueblo, Colorado 81001
email: cdavis@crossroadstp.org

(719) 546-6666 extension 164

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Contract Information

Crossroads' Turning Points, Inc., contracts with the State of Colorado, Federal and local criminal justice entities, social services agencies, school districts, and other community service agencies.  Areas of prevention, intervention, and treatment include, but are not limited to, prevention services, outpatient group and individual counseling, as well as the provision of residential treatment.

We specialize in treating women who are addicted and have children.  We also specialize in treating offenders in the Criminal Justice system. For more information on Contracts contact:

Barb Wellman
509 East 13th Street
Pueblo, Colorado 81001
E-mail: bwellman@crossroadstp.org

(719) 546-6666 extension 153

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