
Support Networks and Resources
Crisis Supports and Helplines
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Colorado Crisis Services
Statewide resource for immediate mental health or substance use crisis support.
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The Trevor Project
Crisis intervention and mental health support for LGBTQ+ youth.
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SAMHSA’s National Helpline
Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service for substance use disorder and mental health.
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
988 (In the US)
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Crisis Text Line
HOME to 741741
Connect with a volunteer crisis counselor, Free 24/7
Mutual and Recovery Support
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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Peer-based support for individuals recovering from alcohol use disorder.
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Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
Peer-based support for individuals recovering from drug use.
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Smart Recovery
Science-based recovery support for individuals seeking abstinence from all types of addictive behaviors.
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Celebrate Recovery
Faith-based recovery support for various struggles including addiction.
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Recovery Dharma
Buddhist-inspired path to recovery from addiction.
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In the Rooms
Through live meetings, discussion groups for recovering addicts, and all the other tools In the Rooms has to offer, people from around the world connect with one another and help each other along their recovery journeys.
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Women for Sobriety (WFS)
Women for Sobriety (WFS) is an organization whose purpose is to help all women find their individual path to recovery through discovery of self.
Support Networks
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Support for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
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Al-Anon/Alateen
Support groups for family members and teens affected by someone else’s drinking.
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Mental Health Colorado
Local advocacy and support organization focused on mental health and substance use.
Online Articles and Educational Resources
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National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): Understanding Drug Use and Addiction
Offers scientific insights into how drugs affect the brain and why addiction is considered a brain disorder.
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National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA): Alcohol Use Disorder
Provides information on the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for alcohol use disorders.
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): Substance Use
Provides articles on various substances, substance use disorder, and recovery.
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Mayo Clinic: Drug Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)
Discusses diagnosis, treatment options, and coping strategies for substance use disorders.
Advocacy and Education
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
SAMHSA is a U.S. government agency dedicated to improving the nation’s behavioral health. It provides leadership, funding, and resources to promote mental health, prevent substance use, and support recovery for individuals and communities across the country.
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Shatterproof
National nonprofit focused on reversing the addiction crisis through advocacy, education, and support resources.
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National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
NIDA leads the nation in scientific research on drug use and addiction, advancing knowledge to improve prevention, treatment, and public health outcomes. Through evidence-based resources and data, NIDA supports individuals, healthcare providers, and communities in addressing substance use disorders.
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Faces & Voices of Recovery
Advocacy organization promoting long-term recovery through peer support and recovery
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Partnership to End Addiction
Resources and support for families navigating a loved one’s addiction.
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Wellbriety Movement (White Bison, Inc.)
Culturally rooted healing and recovery resources for Indigenous communities.
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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
Peer-led support and education for individuals living with mood disorders.
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Mental Health America (MHA)
Community-based mental health resources, screening tools, and advocacy.
A collection of talks addressing various aspects of addiction and recovery.
Videos on topics related to substance use and co-occurring disorders
Recovery supportive Books
Mobile Apps