There are many paths to recovery. None of these is "the" way, they're doors. Find YOUR path, any path, just find one.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, call or text, 24/7, free and confidential. You don't have to be suicidal to call; it's for any emotional crisis.
SAMHSA National Helpline, 24/7, free, confidential. Treatment referrals and information for individuals and families facing substance use.
for: anyone_still_struggling
for: finding_a_meeting, every path counts
for: meetings_anywhere_anytime, recovery is portable
for: colorado, medicaid work requirements
Health First Colorado is mailing work-requirement letters this fall. The recovery exemption is listed in the state's FAQ, not in the letter the state mails. Read both.
for: colorado, a higher level of care than a meeting · community-submitted
A member of our community sent in this list of Colorado detox and inpatient residential treatment (IRT) contacts. It's a starting point, not a ranking or an endorsement: coverage changes and beds fill, so always call to verify, especially Medicaid (your RAE region). PHP/IOP/OP are day and outpatient programs. In crisis, call or text 988. Outside Colorado, start at findtreatment.gov.
for: building_a_life_worth_protecting
for: family_and_friends, you're on this path too
note: these are doors, not "the" way. Wherever you are tonight, one of them is open. Know a resource that belongs here? Tell us.