Developmental Disabilities Health Center

3207 n academy blvd, suite 3300
colorado springs, CO 80917

Our Developmental Disabilities Health Center (DDHC) focuses on providing exceptional health care for adult patients (18 and older) who have a Developmental Disability. Developmental Disabilities include, but are not limited to, Angelman Syndrome, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Fetal-alcohol Syndrome (FAS), Fragile X, Freeman Sheldon Syndrome and other cognitive and intellectual disabilities.

At DDHC, your medical home, adults with intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) receive primary health care, comprehensive behavioral health services, psychiatric services and referrals to specialty care providers — all with care coordination and all customized to the needs of people with I/DD.

DDHC is recognized internationally as an innovation in health care, and was awarded by The Arc of the Pikes Peak Region in 2011 as an exceptional model.

Please note: patients must be established with a DDHC primary care provider in order to receive psychiatric services from Dr. Athey.

Services

View list of services we offer at DDHC

Meet Your Providers

• George Athey, MD
• John Kucera, MD
• Amber Gates, FNP-C, AGACNP
• Sidney Nichols, LCSW
• Jane Switzer, NP

Key Site Partners

• The Resource Exchange (TRE)
• New Heights Behavioral Health

Patient Information Forms

For your convenience, you may download, print and complete our required patient forms and information:

• DDHC Welcome Guide (Informational)
• Acknowledgment of Receipt of Notice of Privacy Practices
• Agency/Caregiver/Guardian Information
• Consent to Treatment
• Diabetes Management Recruitment Letter
• Notice of Privacy Practices
• Patient Health History
• Consent to Discuss Medical Information