Colorado Mental Hospital Agency Paper
Colorado Mental Hospital Agency Paper
Lafonna R. Pacheco
Professor: Judy Baca, MSW, ACSW
Colorado State University –Pueblo
October 28, 2013
Abstract This article focuses on the Colorado Mental Health Institute of Pueblo. (CMHIP) is one of Colorado's two state-operated inpatient psychiatric hospitals. The hospital is under the direction of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), Office of Behavioral Health. Colorado recognized a tremendous need for a mental health component in the community’s. Currently CMHIP serves clients in the civil mental health system along with the civil adult clients who are referred for admission by various entities including the state’s Community Mental Health Centers. CMHIP also provides services for at risk youth and the elder population. CMHIP also serves adults who are found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity or Incompetent to proceed. CMHIP’s declares their focus and desire is to provide quality mental health services utilizing tools such as Trauma Informed Care and Recovery principles. CMHIP claims to focus on hope and promoting recovery for all Colorado residents.
The purpose of this paper is to explain the agency operations and mission. The Colorado Mental Health Institute is located in Pueblo Co and is one of the largest mental health hospitals in the state. (CMHIP) address is 1600 west 24th street Pueblo Co. 81003.and is located on the west side of town. CMHIP partners with the Department of Human Services. The hospital is known to be over 300 acres wide and holds up to at least 375 patients currently. The hospital serves the Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity, (NGRI) and the Incompetent to precede patients, (ITP). There are two inpatient psychiatric hospitals known in the state, and Pueblo is the location for one. In addition the Colorado Mental Health Institute of Pueblo provides inpatient psychiatric services to seriously mentally ill clients in the southern and western
Lafonna R. Pacheco
Professor: Judy Baca, MSW, ACSW
Colorado State University –Pueblo
October 28, 2013
Abstract This article focuses on the Colorado Mental Health Institute of Pueblo. (CMHIP) is one of Colorado's two state-operated inpatient psychiatric hospitals. The hospital is under the direction of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), Office of Behavioral Health. Colorado recognized a tremendous need for a mental health component in the community’s. Currently CMHIP serves clients in the civil mental health system along with the civil adult clients who are referred for admission by various entities including the state’s Community Mental Health Centers. CMHIP also provides services for at risk youth and the elder population. CMHIP also serves adults who are found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity or Incompetent to proceed. CMHIP’s declares their focus and desire is to provide quality mental health services utilizing tools such as Trauma Informed Care and Recovery principles. CMHIP claims to focus on hope and promoting recovery for all Colorado residents.
The purpose of this paper is to explain the agency operations and mission. The Colorado Mental Health Institute is located in Pueblo Co and is one of the largest mental health hospitals in the state. (CMHIP) address is 1600 west 24th street Pueblo Co. 81003.and is located on the west side of town. CMHIP partners with the Department of Human Services. The hospital is known to be over 300 acres wide and holds up to at least 375 patients currently. The hospital serves the Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity, (NGRI) and the Incompetent to precede patients, (ITP). There are two inpatient psychiatric hospitals known in the state, and Pueblo is the location for one. In addition the Colorado Mental Health Institute of Pueblo provides inpatient psychiatric services to seriously mentally ill clients in the southern and western