Psychiatry
Mental health care matters as much as physical health care. At DIHFS, our psychiatrist provides culturally sensitive care for American Indian and Alaska Native adults in Denver and nearby areas. We offer evaluations, medication management, and connection with specialized care for patients 18+. Younger patients will be referred to age-appropriate care providers when needed. Please see our No-Show Policy.
Psychiatry Services
Our psychiatrist can support patients' mental health in a variety of ways, customizing a care plan according to each individual's needs.
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Diagnostic evaluation
Mood, Anxiety, and Psychotic disorders
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Substance Use Disorders
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Medication Management
Adjustment and monitoring of psychiatric medications
Adults 18+ only
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Referrals
Child and adolescent psychiatry
Neuropsychiatric evaluations (including autism evaluation)
Higher levels of treatment as needed
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MAT
Medication Assisted Treatment for substance use disorders
Includes alcohol and opiate use disorders
Meet Our Provider
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Dr. Matthew Batliner, MD
PSYCHIATRIST
Frequently Asked Questions
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We only provide psychiatry services for adults 18+. We can provide referrals to providers who work with those under the age of 18.
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o No, we do not provide these evaluations, but we can refer you to providers who do.
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No, you do not need to be a primary care patient with DIHFS, however we do require that you are referred to psychiatry by a primary care physician. If you do not currently have a primary care provider we can schedule a new patient visit with one of our providers who can create the referral. Call 720-612-7134 to schedule.
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We require an appointment for psychiatry services. Call 720-612-7134 to schedule.
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We provide evidence-based treatments for substance use disorders, which may include medications for alcohol and opioid use disorders. We currently offer vivitrol injections for alcohol use disorders and suboxone for opioid use disorder, as well as many other medication options as clinically appropriate. We may also provide referrals for higher levels of care as needed.
If you are in crisis, do not call DIHFS. Please contact 911, 988, or another crisis service.
DIHFS No-Show Policy
Denver Indian Health and Family Services is proud to be able to provide basic Medical, Dental, and Behavioral Health services to our community. There is a great need for these services. Clinic services are valuable to our community and can be costly.
We, at Denver Indian Health and Family Services, understand that sometimes you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment and that there are emergencies. However, when patients do not notify our office prior to missing the appointment it affects both the community and the clinic. If you are unable to keep your appointment, please call us as soon as possible (with at least a 24-hour notice). You can cancel appointments by calling the following number: 303-953-6600.
To ensure that each patient is given the proper amount of time allotted for their visit and to provide the highest quality care, it is very important for each scheduled patient to attend their visit on time. As a courtesy, an appointment reminder call to you is made/attempted one (1) business day prior to your scheduled appointment. However, it is the responsibility of the patient to arrive for their appointment on time and if your phone number changes to call DIHFS to update new phone number.
CLINIC POLICY:
Only two “No Shows” per 6 months will be allowed for services at DIHFS.
- All clients are requested to sign the No Show policy at the time of registration.
- 1st No Show: Patients account is noted of first “No Show."
- 2nd No Show: Patients account is noted of second “No Show” and restricted from scheduling future appointments.
If you are more than 10 Minutes late for your appointment, you will be considered as a No Show and you will need to reschedule your appointment.