Support Networks and Resources

Crisis Supports and Helplines

  • Colorado Crisis Services

    Statewide resource for immediate mental health or substance use crisis support.

    Call 1-844-493-TALK

    or

    Text “TALK” to 38255

  • The Trevor Project

    Crisis intervention and mental health support for LGBTQ+ youth.

  • 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)

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

    Provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

    988 (In the US)

  • Crisis Text Line

    HOME to 741741

    Connect with a volunteer crisis counselor, Free 24/7

Mutual and Recovery Support

  • Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

    Peer-based support for individuals recovering from alcohol use disorder.

  • Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

    Peer-based support for individuals recovering from drug use.

  • Smart Recovery

    Science-based recovery support for individuals seeking abstinence from all types of addictive behaviors.

  • Celebrate Recovery

    Faith-based recovery support for various struggles including addiction.

  • Recovery Dharma

    Buddhist-inspired path to recovery from addiction.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

    Support for individuals and families affected by mental illness.

  • Al-Anon/Alateen

    Support groups for family members and teens affected by someone else’s drinking.

  • Mental Health Colorado

    Local advocacy and support organization focused on mental health and substance use.

Online Articles and Educational Resources

  • 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.

  • National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA): Alcohol Use Disorder

    Provides information on the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for alcohol use disorders.

  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): Substance Use

    Provides articles on various substances, substance use disorder, and recovery.

  • Mayo Clinic: Drug Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)

    Discusses diagnosis, treatment options, and coping strategies for substance use disorders.

Advocacy and Education

  • 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.

  • Shatterproof

    National nonprofit focused on reversing the addiction crisis through advocacy, education, and support resources.

  • 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.

  • Faces & Voices of Recovery

    Advocacy organization promoting long-term recovery through peer support and recovery

  • Partnership to End Addiction

    Resources and support for families navigating a loved one’s addiction.

  • Wellbriety Movement (White Bison, Inc.)

    Culturally rooted healing and recovery resources for Indigenous communities.

  • Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)

    Peer-led support and education for individuals living with mood disorders.

  • Mental Health America (MHA)

    Community-based mental health resources, screening tools, and advocacy.

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A collection of talks addressing various aspects of addiction and recovery.

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Videos on topics related to substance use and co-occurring disorders

Recovery supportive Books

Mobile Apps