How to File a Complaint With the State of Colorado Psycholgical Association

The Colorado State Psychological Association is a private professional organization for the state's licensed psychologists. It is not a governmental or regulatory agency that can investigate or act on complaints of improper treatment by psychologists. Instead, The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies gives aggrieved patients two options to lodge a complaint against a psychologist licensed in the state. A patient can make a complaint against a single psychologist through the state licensing board and, if appropriate, the patient can also make a complaint against the public hospital, clinic or practice where the psychologist works.

Instructions

How to File a Complaint Against an Individual

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  Go to the "Advisory Notes for Complainants" under Resources and read the information about the type of complaint you are about to make carefully. Print a copy for your records.

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  Go to the "Complaint Form" under Resources and print the 2-page document. Complete the form and attach any documentation about your complaint you might have. Sign and date the form when complete and make a copy for your records.

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  Mail the completed form to Division of Registrations Complaints, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350, Denver, Colorado 80202.

How to File a Complaint Against a Facility

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  Go to "Filing a Complaint Against a Health Care Entity" under Resources. Print the 2-page document and read it carefully.

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  Call the complaint number, write a letter to mail, write a letter to fax or write a letter to email as the agency accepts information from all sources.

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  Keep notes of the conversation and who you spoke with, if you choose to call the agency. If you sent a letter by mail, fax or email, make a copy for your records.