Community Resources
NOTE: If this is an emergency, call 911 immediately.
Where to Start
1. Talk to a counselor.
Colorado Crisis Services offers free, confidential, professional counseling on the phone. Call 844-493-8255 or text 38255. You need not be in an immediate crisis to call. Counselors are available to answer your initial questions and discuss your concerns.
2. Make a screening appointment.
Physicians, nurses, social workers, substance use disorder counselors and other healthcare professionals in our community are trained to assess whether you may have a substance use disorder, how severe it is, and how best to treat it.
3. Open up to people who care about you.
Being open and honest about your substance use struggles allows others to support you. They can help you make a screening appointment and follow through on treatment. Your community cares about you and wants to help.
1. Learn more.
If you’re not sure about symptoms, risks, treatment options, and more, visit samhsa.gov. Call Colorado Crisis Services at 844-493-8255 (or text them at 38255) to talk to a trained counselor about the problems you’re seeing.
2. Talk to the person you care about.
Express your concern. “I care about you and want you to get help” is a positive message. Try to avoid blaming and arguing. Offer to help them make an appointment with a counselor, primary-care provider or clinic.
3. Screening comes next.
Physicians, nurses, social workers, substance use disorder counselors and other healthcare professionals are trained to assess whether your loved one has a substance use disorder, how severe it is, and how to help.
1. Learn more.
To learn more about symptoms, risks, treatment options, emergency care, and other critical topics, visit samhsa.gov. Call Colorado Crisis Services at 844-493-8255 (or text them at 38255) to talk to a trained counselor about any particular problems you’re seeing.
2. Help mentor your community.
As an employer, manager or community leader, you are such an important link in the chain. You can help by creating an open culture in your organization. The more people feel safe talking about their experiences and valued no matter what, the more likely we are to see positive SUD outcomes as well as prevent additional substance use disorders.
3. Talk to the people you’re concerned about.
Express your concern. “I care about you and want you to get help” is a positive message. Try to avoid blaming and arguing. Offer to help them make an appointment with a counselor, primary-care provider or clinic.