PREVENTION & EDUCATION
Prevention
Americorp Opioid Response Program
Description: Coordinates and facilitates provider education and events, facilitates community educational events, coordinates delivery of youth-focused opioid-related educational resources.
Website: www.ccahec.org/programs/community-programs/colorado-opioid-response-program/
Rise Above Colorado
Description: Provides information on educational programs, community outreach and public service messaging.
Website: www.riseaboveco.org
Riverside Educational Center
Description: Provides after-school tutoring for grades 1-12, offers a variety of enrichment activities as well as summer programs and community building.
Phone: 970.462.2901
Website: www.rec4kids.com
Karis Inc. / The House
Description: A homeless teen and young adult shelter that provides transitional housing and intensive case management.
Phone: 970.234.7004
Website: www.thehousegj.org
Above the Influence
Description: Provides information and data regarding opioid use disorder and how to find help.
Website: www.abovetheinfluence.com
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Description: Provides information, data, publications and research related to opioid use disorder.
Website: www.drugabuse.gov
Start Your Recovery
Description: Hear stories from people with similar experiences, discover the answers needed for recognizing and dealing with substance use disorder, and locate support options for rehab centers, counseling and support groups.
Website: www.startyourrecovery.org
Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse
Description: Provides peer support opportunities, individual and family education on opioid use disorder, help finding a treatment provider, and prenatal support.
Website: www.corxconsortium.org
Girls Scouts of Colorado
Description: Offers leadership skills training, outdoor activities and community outreach.
Phone: 877.404.5708
Website: www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org
Boy Scouts of America, Western Colorado Council
Description: Offers leadership skills training, outdoor activities and community outreach.
Phone: 970.243.0421
Website: www.wccbsa.org
School District 51 Pathways, Riding the Waves, Sources of Strength
Description: Provides substance abuse education, incentives for participation for pro-social activities and educational information on decision-making skills.
Website: www.d51schools.org
Western Colorado Health Network
Description: HIV, HEP C and STI testing, prescription assistance for people living with HIV and those on PrEP, housing and transportation support, grocery vouchers and help with utility bill / phone bill assistance.
Website: www.coloradohealthnetwork.org
Partners – Minor in Possession (MIP) class, Mentoring Program
Description: Offers Minor in Possession class and other substance abuse classes (8 hours in 4 consecutive days) and mentoring services.
Phone: 970.245.5555
Website: www.mesapartners.org
Colorado Mesa University (CMU) – Prime for Life
Description: Provides educational substance abuse programs for students (students are automatically referred to the class by the school).
Phone: 970.644.3740
Website: www.coloradomesa.edu/safety/awareness/alcohol-drug.html
The Medicine Abuse Project
Description: Provides a confidential, one-on-one support line to help develop a personalized action plan, a treatment facility locator and prevention skills training
Phone: 1.855.378.4373
Alateen (Al-Anon)
Description: Provides support groups for youth ages 9 – 19.
Phone: 970.242.1075
Website: www.al-anon.org
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Description: Provides referrals to treatment facilities and information on other opioid use disorder related resources and helplines.
Website: www.samhsa.gov
Boys Town National Hotline
Description: Offers a referral line for resources related to family and school problems, suicide, chemical dependency and sexual and physical abuse.
Phone: 1.800.448.3000
Website: www.boystown.org
Teen Line
Description: Offers a hotline for information and referral to other resources related to substance use disorder, physical and sexual abuse, suicide and other issues.
Phone: 310.855.4673
Website: www.teenlineonline.org
S.A.F.E. Alternatives
Description: Helps locate local therapists for treatment for substance use disorder.
Website: www.selfinjury.com
GirlsHealth.gov
Description: Provides information, articles, basic educational information and other substance use disorder information.
Website: www.girlshealth.gov