Independence House (IH) operates three residential community correction centers. The Independence
House staff provides a safe culture for client re-entry to the Denver Metro area.
Independence House Pecos (IHP) facility is a 75 bed male facility accepting DOC Transition and Denver
county Diversion clients. As a general population facility, it the intent of the facility to assist
clients in their transition back into society. Clients work with case managers who assist them by
providing a structured environment and guide them toward reintegration with mentoring and practiced
skill building. IHP works with the Vocational Heavy Construction Technology program, vocational
programs at Buena Vista Correctional facility and Sterling Correctional facility where inmates are
trained to operate heavy equipment and personal values through leadership and peer mentoring. IHP
offers residential re-entry mentoring as well as a great relationship with our neighbors. While our
clients are challenged with their own obstacles, we are able to provide positive reinforcement and
experienced guidance that is supported by the community.
BOP offenders placed at the program are transitioned directly from a Federal Institution and serve
on average of 60 to 180 days.Once the offender successfully completes the program and has a stable
residence, the offender begins his/her term of supervision.
Admission criteria to IHF requires an clients. This includes stabilizing the client mental health, recovery and maintenance skills from substance abuse, and basic self-supportiinterview by the program staff and a mental health diagnosis co-occurring with a substance abuse disorder (dual-diagnosis).