About Us
Hope Harbor is an outpatient behavioral health unit at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake, Iowa. Hope Harbor specializes in the medical management of psychiatric disorders for the older population.
Through telehealth services, Hope Harbor is able to provide care to over 70 nursing homes across the state of Iowa. An in-person clinic offers medication management and behavioral health services on Mondays.
Our Goal
To improve self-esteem, dignity, abilities and independence. Consistent with our holistic treatment philosophy, we focus on healing the mind, body and spirit.
Program Features
- No cost to the facility. Services will be billed through the resident’s insurance.
- Ability to obtain consent. From patient’s family for outpatient psychiatric services.
- Appointments via Zoom. With regular follow-up at patient’s convenience.
- Community Referrals for Support.
- After Care Follow-Up.
Behavior Health Outpatient In-Person Clinic
Now offering in-person medication management and behavioral health services for individuals 55 and older related to:
- Depression
- Confusion
- Anxiety
- Memory Loss
- Mental Health Concerns
Offered on Mondays. No referral required.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 712.213.8656.
Who Would Benefit
Those who struggle with:
- Depression or anxiety.
- Anger, aggressive behavior or notable changes in mood.
- Sudden onset of forgetfulness and/or an inability to concentrate.
- Inability to care for yourself.
- Seeing or hearing things that others do not see or hear.
- Problems related to changing health status, illness or disability.
- Personal safety.
Referral Process
Referrals for outpatient services can be made a physician or a nursing home.
Hope Harbor Team
Hope Harbor has two Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, a Program Director, a Social Worker and a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Sharon Arndt-Nelson
PMHNP-BC
Education:
- University of Nebraska Medical Center, Post Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Across the Life Span Emphasis, 2009
- University of Phoenix, Master’s Degree, 2005
- Briar Cliff College, BSN, 2000
- WITCC, Surgical Technologist, ADN, 1985
Certifications/Training:
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 2008 - Present
- Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society Member, 2000 - Present
- CPR Certified
- Specially Trained in Behavior Modification Program Development with adults and adolescents.
- Over 40 years of experience in adult intensive psychiatric care, child/adolescent/ psychiatric care and geriatric nursing.
Amber Shupe
PMHNP-BC
Education:
- Allen College, Post Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health
- Nurse Practitioner, Rural and Underserved Populations Emphasis, 2021
- St. Joseph’s College of Maine, MSN, 2018
- University of Iowa, BSN, 2012
- University of Iowa, BA, 2007
Certifications/Training:
- Certified Mental Health & Nutrition Clinical Specialist, 2024 - Present
- Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, 2024 - Present
- ADHA Certified Clinical Provider, 2023 - Present
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, 2022 - Present
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 2018 - Present
- Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society Member, 2016 - Present
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"Thank you so much for all your skills and knowledge in treating the elderly that have so many issues. Mom is doing so much better. She says she feels better, is sleeping much better and we notice a definite change in her, for the better. Again, we cannot thank you enough for helping our mom. God Bless all of you."
Family Member of Patient
Contact Us
Hope Harbor
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
1525 West 5th Street
P.O. Box 309
Storm Lake, Iowa 50588
712.213.8656
Toll Free 1.888.712.5433, extension 8656
For more information, or to schedule a confidential, free screening; please call 712.213.8656 or email Hope.Harbor@bvrmc.org.