Information updated as of 12/2022
CPRN - Peer Assistance Services, Inc.
Model: Health Care Association Board of Pharmacy contract
Eligible for Pharmacists and Others
2170 S. Parker Rd., Suite 229, Denver, CO, 80231
303-369-0039/ 1-866-369-0039
CPRN Case Manager: Andrea Schmidt, MSW, CAC
E-Mail address: aschmidt@peerassist.org
CPRN/ Committee Chair: Val Kalnins, RPH,
Executive Director
Colorado Pharmacist Society,
6825 E. Tennessee, #440, Denver, CO 80224
303-756-3069
E-Mail : val@copharm.org
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Annie Klein, CPS II
Manager, Communications and Program Outreach
Denver | 2170 South Parker Road, Suite 229, Denver, CO 80231 | 303-369-0039 ext. 224 | C: 720-422-5802
Grand Junction | 200 Grand Avenue, Suite 270, Grand Junction, CO 81501 | 970-986-4360
www.PeerAssistanceServices.org
Peer Assistance Services, Inc. leading with prevention and intervention for substance use and mental health concerns.
Find out more about the Peer Health Assistance Programs and SBIRT in Colorado.
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Peer Assistance Services, Inc (PAS), is a non-profit, tax exempt agency, founded in 1984.
The agency provides multiple
programs, including Peer Health Assistance Programs for Colorado licensed dentist, pharmacist and nurses.
The CPRN Committee is active, with elected officers, and meets bi-monthly. Membership represents professional, union, retail, chain, academic, and recovering pharmacist communities. PAS and the CPRN Committee have partnered since 1989 to provide comprehensive peer EAP services to pharmacists, interns and technicians. CPRN provides services for licensed pharmacists and interns with substance abuse, psychiatric, and/or physical problems that could impair their practice. CPRN reports to a Rehabilitation Evaluation Committee (REC) with 3 pharmacist members (at least one a recovering pharmacist), and a PhD Psychologist with expertise in treating addictions in health professionals. A representative of the BOP Staff also sits as a non-voting member of the REC. The Diversion Program Manager and Compliance Coordinator present assessment findings, treatment and practice recommendations, attend all SBOP meetings, providing demographic, statistical and compliance reports. Educational presentations and exhibits are provided to the School of Pharmacy, CPS CE, Pharmacist Union, and several technician training programs. Facilitated Over 50 Peer Support Groups are provided per month around the state, available to any health professional. A facilitated Virtual Peer Support Group, in real time and with a high security format, is available to better accommodate health professionals in rural/mountain areas of the state.
Funding for the pharmacist/ intern services is received through license renewal frees, through the contract with the SBOP. A fee for service structure is in place for a pharmacist/ intern NOT licensed in Colorado.
Active clients include: Pharmacists, Pharmacy Students
New/ Trends: Older, nontraditional students/Interns. Baby boomers nearing retiremen