Appointments
To request an Outpatient appointment, call (303)724-1000
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursdays: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Initial Appointment:
Prior to the first appointment, we ask that all of our patients sign up for My Health Connection. My Health Connection will allow you to ask your provider questions, get medication refills, review your appointment schedule, and access to your health care record anytime, anywhere. To sign up, log in, or learn more about it, please click here.
Please arrive at least 30 minutes early and bring the following:
- A photo ID (driver’s license, passport, state or military ID are acceptable).
- Your insurance card. If covered by a spouse's policy, know your spouse's date of birth and Social Security number. Patients should bring their Medicare insurance information, including information on Part D.
- A referral form or authorization number, if required, by your insurance company.
- Proof of guardianship is required – for minors.
- Previous medical records.
- A list of all prescription and over-the-counter medications you take.
- Name, address and phone number of the referring doctor (if relevant).
- We will ask you to complete a Health History Questionnaire via your My Health Connection account.
- Your initial consultation will be completed by a psychiatric resident, child psychiatry fellow, intern, social work intern, or medical student in collaboration with a senior faculty supervisor.
- Most consultations are completed within 60 to 90 minutes (1 to 1.5 hours).
- Your clinicians will offer treatment options, recommendations and follow up appointments – if applicable.
Please note that your initial consultation may result in a variety of recommendations according to best practices. While we strive to meet everyone’s behavioral health needs, sometimes we are required to refer to outside agencies or specialists to ensure best results.
There is free valet parking in front of the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute (RMLEI) at 17th and Aurora Court (see UCH-AMC map). You will then have a brief walk north to Building 500. There is also hourly paid parking (including handicap access) north of Building 500 (see Visitor Parking map).
After entering the building take the main elevator to the 2nd floor and turn right to go down the 2-West hallway to the Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic.
After entering the building take the main elevator to the 2nd floor and turn right to go down the 2-West hallway to the Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic.
- Primary services for developmental disabilities; try JFK Partners.
- Forensic (court ordered) evaluations; try Denver Health Medical Center.
- Persons who need specialized care for drug and alcohol conditions; try ARTS or CeDAR.
- Individuals who need intensive case management services; try your county community mental health center (for more info, check here).
Our outpatient department contracts with most mental health insurance plans. Prior to scheduling your outpatient visit, you should check with your mental health insurance plan to see if you have access to mental healthcare services at University of Colorado Hospital. Learn about the specifics of your coverage. The customer service/member representative with your insurance company is the best person to inform you of the level of coverage you will have as a patient. Otherwise, you may be responsible for all or a large portion of your bill. You can also find out what, if any, co-payments, co-insurances and deductibles will be your responsibility.
Please note that while we strive to keep our insurance information, it is subject to change at any time without notice.
Insurances we accept include:
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- Colorado Access ABC (Denver County)
- BHI (Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas County)
- Tricare
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Cigna
- BHI
- Other – self pay, Mines, call us if you are not sure
Your insurance co-pay (if required) is due at the time of service. For your convenience we accept:
- Cash
- Personal check
- MasterCard
- Visa
- Discover
For additional assistance and/or if your mental health insurance plan is not listed, please call 303-724-1000.
Urgent Care
Established Patients: For urgent issues that need to be addressed before the next business day, please call 303-724-1000 to contact the on-call psychiatrist.New Patients: If you have not completed your initial comprehensive assessment and are in need of assistance prior to the next business day, please call Colorado Crisis Services at 1-844-493-TALK (8255).
If an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Room.
Contact Info
UCH Outpatient Psychiatry
Anschutz Medical Campus
13001 E. 17th Place
Bldg. 500, Level 2 - West Wing
Aurora, CO 80045
Appt. Phone: (303)724-8108
Brian Rothberg, MD
Interim Practice Dir., Psychiatrist
Phone: (303)724-8108
Joel Green, LCSW
Clinic Supervisor
Phone: (303)724-9405
Fax: (303)724-9472