Denver Rescue Mission
303-297-1815
The Denver Rescue Mission helps homeless and indigent individuals with emergency services, transitional programs, community outreach, and connections to substance use treatment. The Mission meets people where they are and helps them achieve stability and sobriety.
Pueblo Rescue Mission
719-924-8413
The Pueblo Rescue Mission is available to those who need shelter and food. They offer emergency services, case management, and community meals 365 days a year. They also offer group classes in art and music therapy, tai chi, mindfulness, and more.
Colorado 211
211
Colorado 211 connects Colorado residents to a wide range of social services — all you have to do is dial 211. Callers can connect to severe weather shelters, immigration and refugee resources, housing services, utilities assistance, basic needs like food and clothing, employment support, child and senior care, and more.
Young People in Recovery
Young People in Recovery has 8 chapters in Colorado that support young people who are misusing substances or are in recovery. There is a life-skills program for youth ages 14-18, support for those who are justice-involved, and help for Colorado residents in accessing housing services and other necessary services.
Colorado Veterans Project
The Colorado Veterans Project has a very robust list of resources for veterans, allowing them to connect with immediate help, veteran-related activities, employment support, legal and housing assistance, family support, and mental and physical health services. Whether a veteran is looking for a support network or substance use treatment, the Project has the resources they need.
Rise Above Colorado
719-283-6197
Rise Above Colorado educates teens on the realities of substance use and helps them develop self-confidence and healthy coping mechanisms to prevent addiction issues. The goal is to help youth reach their full potential by giving them a place for self-expression, judgment-free education, and connections to appropriate resources.
Love Alive
719-465-2295
Love Alive offers nonjudgemental help with harm reduction, naloxone (Narcan) kits and training, fentanyl tests, and other services. They work to reduce the stigma associated with substance use and mental health concerns while helping people in the Colorado Springs area access the resources they need to stay safer and improve their health.
Take Meds Seriously Med Disposal Sites
Medication security and disposal is an important part of addressing the substance use problem in Colorado. Take Meds Seriously offers an exhaustive list of disposal sites, including a map. You can also access information about what’s accepted — most prescription and over-the-counter medications are eligible for safe disposal.