CDHS-Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo (CMHIP)

State Hospital

Last Updated: February 27, 2024
Address
1600 W 24th St, Pueblo, CO 81003
Beds
516
County
Pueblo
Phone
719-546-4000

CMHIP is for State Hospital offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

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Satellite View of CDHS-Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo (CMHIP)

You can support your loved ones at CMHIP on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 719-546-4000.

The CMHIP stands as a correctional facility hospital situated at 1600 W 24th St in Pueblo, CO. Operated by the Department of Corrections, these State Hospitals serve as venues for the evaluation and treatment of inmates sentenced for such purposes. Individuals undergo assessment and treatment before any new evaluation of their stability is undertaken.

Colorado DOC medical facilities comprise various housing levels catering to different security needs. These levels include Level I, featuring open dormitories without a secure perimeter, Level II with open dormitories and secure perimeter fences with armed coverage, and Level III offering individual cells, fenced perimeters, and armed coverage.

The medical facilities within CMHIP encompass a range of specialized services, including a general acute care hospital, correctional treatment center, licensed elderly care unit, in-patient and outpatient psychiatric facilities, and a hospice unit for terminally ill inmates. Additionally, the facility provides housing and treatment for inmates identified with AIDS/HIV, along with general population and other special inmate housing.

For information regarding inmates and visiting hours, individuals may contact 719-546-4000. These facilities prioritize the health and well-being of inmates while maintaining the necessary security measures dictated by their correctional context.

The CMHHIP is a 516-bed acute care psychiatric facility providing inpatient behavioral health services for adults, adolescents, and geriatric patients. As a forensic hospital, CMHHIP evaluates individuals with pending criminal charges, those deemed incompetent to proceed (restoration treatment), and individuals found "not guilty by reason of insanity." Visits from patients' families, friends, and loved ones are encouraged to maintain relationships during hospitalization.

Situated on a 300-acre campus in southern Colorado, CMHHIP is one of Pueblo's largest employers, offering career opportunities in various multidisciplinary professions such as nursing, psychology, social work, and medicine. Accredited by the Joint Commission, CMHHIP is committed to providing quality psychiatric care and services.

Inmate Locator

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Visitation Information

Visiting hours for CMHIP are subject to change, so it's crucial to confirm them by contacting the facility directly by phone. Please reach out to 719-546-4000, on visitation procedures, applications, or directions to the facility in Pueblo. Please note that visitors will undergo a thorough search before entering the premises, and personal belongings, including cell phones, are strictly prohibited. Individuals under probation, parole, or community corrections supervision must obtain approval from both their supervising officer and the superintendent before visiting, although such visits are not typically approved.

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