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There are many paths to recovery. None of these is "the" way, they're doors. Find YOUR path, any path, just find one.

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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.

1-800-662-HELP (4357)

SAMHSA National Helpline, 24/7, free, confidential. Treatment referrals and information for individuals and families facing substance use.

for: anyone_still_struggling

Start Here

  • findtreatment.govThe official, confidential, free treatment locator, search by zip code for detox, rehab, and outpatient programs near you.findtreatment.gov →
  • SAMHSA HelplineFree, confidential, 24/7, treatment referrals and information, in English and Spanish. No insurance required to call.1-800-662-HELP (4357)
  • 988 LifelineCall or text 988 for any emotional or substance-use crisis, 24/7. You don't have to be suicidal to reach out.988lifeline.org →
  • Cocaine Anonymous 24/7CA's national referral line.310-559-5833

for: finding_a_meeting, every path counts

Find a Meeting

  • Alcoholics AnonymousThe original 12-step fellowship, meetings everywhere, every day.aa.org →
  • Narcotics Anonymous12-step recovery from any drug, meeting search worldwide.na.org →
  • Cocaine Anonymous12-step fellowship for freedom from cocaine and all mind-altering substances.ca.org →
  • SMART RecoveryScience-based, self-empowering recovery meetings, in person and online.smartrecovery.org →
  • Recovery DharmaMeditation-based recovery rooted in Buddhist practice.recoverydharma.org →
  • CoDACo-Dependents Anonymous, for healthy relationships with self and others.coda.org →
  • Marijuana AnonymousA free peer-support program for people with a problem with marijuana or cannabis.marijuana-anonymous.org →
  • WellbrietyWhite Bison's Native American and Alaska Native centered circles, online and in person.whitebison.org →

for: meetings_anywhere_anytime, recovery is portable

Virtual Meetings, 24/7

  • Online Intergroup of AADirectory of online AA meetings running 24/7, worldwide.aa-intergroup.org →
  • NA VirtualNA's hub for virtual meetings, any time zone.na.org →
  • In The RoomsFree live online meetings across many recovery paths, all week long.intherooms.com →
  • Recovery Dharma OnlineMeditation-based recovery meetings, daily, from anywhere.recoverydharma.online →
  • SMART Recovery OnlineSecular, science-based meetings. Filter the finder to online sessions. Times show in your device's time zone.smartrecovery.org →

for: colorado, medicaid work requirements

Health First Colorado 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.

  • Work requirements FAQIncludes the exemption for "People in recovery from a drug or alcohol use disorder for 5 years or less" that keeps them from 80 hours a month.healthfirstcolorado.gov →
  • Work requirements screenerThe state's own tool to check whether the requirement may apply to you.screener →

for: colorado, a higher level of care than a meeting · community-submitted

Colorado Detox & Residential Treatment

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.

  • Denver CARESDenver · Detox · Medicaid RAE 3 · (303) 436-3500visit →
  • Centennial PeaksWestminster · Detox · (970) 673-4980visit →
  • Landmark RecoveryAurora · Detox/IRT · most insurance · (720) 702-9729visit →
  • CuraWestDenver · Detox/IRT · Medicaid RAE 1 & 3 · (888) 687-5118visit →
  • Mile High Recovery CenterDenver · IRT/PHP/OP/sober living · Medicaid RAE 3/4/5 + private · (855) 796-2102visit →
  • Foundry Front RangeBroomfield · IRT · Medicaid RAE 1 · (720) 807-7867visit →
  • CeDARAurora · Detox/IRT · most insurance · (720) 848-3000visit →
  • Alpine Recovery CenterDenver · Detox/IRT · Health First Colorado RAE 3 · (720) 704-2883visit →
  • Rocky Mountain DetoxLakewood · Detox/IRT · private + Medicaid · (833) 433-4850visit →
  • West PinesWestminster · Detox · (877) 519-3108visit →
  • Valiant Living Detox & AssessmentFort Lupton · Detox · private + all Medicaid
  • Avenues Recovery CenterDenver · Detox/IRT/PHP/IOP · most insurance · (720) 704-0844visit →
  • Sandstone CareDenver · PHP/OP · private insurance · (888) 850-1890visit →
  • Footprints to RecoveryCentennial · Detox/IRT · Medicaid RAE 1 · (855) 628-2899visit →
  • Recover ColoradoWestminster · call to verify · (888) 695-5407visit →
  • Red Rock Recovery CenterLakewood · Detox/IRT · (855) 218-7588visit →
  • Denver SpringsEnglewood · Detox/IRT · most insurance · (720) 643-4300visit →
  • Valley Hope of ParkerParker · Detox/IRT · Medicaid RAE 1 & 2 + private · (303) 841-7857visit →
  • The Raleigh HouseArvada · Detox/IRT · most insurance · (720) 891-4657visit →
  • Continuum Recovery Center of ColoradoDenver · Medicaid RAE 1 · (844) 901-3066visit →
  • Revive Health and RecoveryDenver · Medicaid RAE 1 · (720) 573-6450visit →
  • Colorado Medication Assisted RecoveryThornton · Medicaid RAE 1 · (720) 707-3593visit →
  • Turning Point Center for Youth & Family DevelopmentFort Collins · most insurance · (970) 221-0999visit →
  • ARTS: Addiction Research & Treatment ServicesDenver · Detox/IRT · (303) 734-5000 men's / (303) 336-1600 adult outpatientvisit →
  • Northpoint RecoveryLoveland · Detox/IRT · most insurancevisit →
  • New Beginnings Recovery CenterLittleton · IOP/DUI · (303) 830-2064visit →
  • Mountainside Women's Recovery CenterAurora · IRT/housing, women · (970) 245-4214visit →
  • Circle Program, Health Solutions WestIRT/housingvisit →

for: building_a_life_worth_protecting

Get Connected, Get Moving

  • The PhoenixFree sober active community, climbing, CrossFit, yoga, running. The only membership fee: 48 hours sober.thephoenix.org →
  • Young People in RecoveryPeer support, life-skills programs, and local chapters for young people in or seeking recovery.youngpeopleinrecovery.org →
  • 5280 High SchoolDenver's tuition-free public recovery high school, a diploma and sobriety at the same time.5280highschool.org →

for: family_and_friends, you're on this path too

For the People Who Love Them

  • Al-AnonFor anyone affected by someone else's drinking, meetings in person, by phone, and online.al-anon.org →
  • Nar-AnonFor families and friends affected by someone else's drug use.nar-anon.org →
  • AlateenPart of Al-Anon, for teenagers affected by a loved one's drinking.al-anon.org/alateen →
  • Families AnonymousA 12-step fellowship for family and friends of those with substance use or behavioral issues.familiesanonymous.org →
  • Partnership to End AddictionFree, personalized help for parents and caregivers, including one-on-one support via text.drugfree.org →

note: these are doors, not "the" way. Wherever you are tonight, one of them is open. Know a resource that belongs here? Tell us.