Who we are

• We are a society of advanced practice psychiatric nurses that includes Clinical Nurse Specialists and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners.

• All of our members hold Masters or Doctoral Degrees in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. Many of us have earned additional certification in related fields.

• We provide high quality, comprehensive, compassionate, accessible and cost-effective mental halth care throughout Colorado.

• WE work with federal, state and local governments to expand mental halth programs, provide better mental health services and improve acess tomental health care for under-served areas and populations.

 

What we do

• Assess, diagnose and treat psychiatric disorders

• Provide psychotherapy and counseling

• Prescribe and mange psychiatric medications

• Educate mental health consumers, students and other professionals

• Consult witha wide range of organizations

• Develop, implement and evaluate mental health programs

• Design and conduct researh in mental health nursing

• Hold leadership positions in mental health organizations

• Deveolp public policy

• Guide nursing policy and practice

• Educate community leaders and legislators about presssing mental health isues and problems.

 

What we help with

• Depression, anxiety and stress

• Family problems: relationships, marriage, parenting

• Work and school problems

• Suicidal and homicidal thoughts

• Substance abuse

• Human sexuality: gay, lesbian and transgender issues

• PTSD and comba-related problems

• Geriatric dementia and psychosis

• Trauma and abuse

• Living with physical illness

• Grief counseling

• End-of-life issues

• Organizational development and communication

 

Where to find us

• Outpatient clinics in hospitals and communities across Colorado

• Private practice offices

• Emergency rooms and hospital units

• Hospice, nursing homes and assisted living facilities

• Substance abuse and day treatment programs

• Vocational rehabilitation programs

• Schools and college campuses

• Military bases and combat areas

• Organizations and businesses

• Regulatory agencies