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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 access to mental health care for under-served areas and populations.

 

What we do

  • Assess, diagnose and treat psychiatric disorders

  • Provide psychotherapy and counseling

  • Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications

  • Educate mental health consumers, students and other professionals

  • Consult with a wide range of organizations

  • Develop, implement and evaluate mental health programs

  • Design and conduct research in mental health nursing

  • Hold leadership positions in mental health organizations

  • Develop public policy

  • Guide nursing policy and practice

  • Educate community leaders and legislators about presssing mental health issues 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 problems including 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