About Us

Highlands Behavioral Health System is part of the Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) family of hospitals. UHS is one of the nation's largest and most respected health care management companies operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978 by Alan B. Miller, President, CEO and Chairman of the Board, the company now employs more than 38,000 people and is publicly traded.

Highlands Behavioral Health System is an 86 bed freestanding behavioral health hospital offering psychiatric care for adults and adolescents. Centrally located in Littleton, near downtown Denver, the facility is easily accessible to families throughout the Front Range and just minutes from surrounding communities. The facility is open for admission 7 days per week, 24 hours per day. Assessments are provided free of charge. Walk-ins are welcome, however scheduled appointments and assessments are preferred.

Our clinical services are delivered by qualified mental health professionals and each patient is given a no-cost comprehensive evaluation as part of the admission process. Once a patient is admitted to Highlands Behavioral Health System, an interdisciplinary team creates an individualized treatment program that includes acute care treatment, solution-focused treatment, and comprehensive discharge planning.
 

We look forward to working with you and please contact us at
1-877-974-4445 with any questions you may have.