Hope Harbor
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.
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.
“Hope Harbor has been wonderful for helping to find just the right combination of medication to help patients find some peace of mind and not over-medicate. Residents come back feeling calmer and at peace, while retaining their alertness and orientation.”
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