Resources
Trusted help, in one place
A curated list of national and Colorado-specific resources, plus practical guides for parents, teachers, and students. Everything here is free.
In an emergency
If someone's life is in immediate danger, call 911. For suicide and mental health crises, call or text 988.
National hotlines
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential, 24/7, in English and Spanish. Treatment referral and information.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24/7 support for anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
Poison Help
24/7 free medical advice for suspected poisonings and drug overdoses.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Substance use often intersects with intimate-partner violence. 24/7, confidential.
Colorado resources
Colorado Crisis Services
Colorado's 24/7 crisis and support line for mental health, substance use, and emotional concerns.
OwnPath Colorado
Statewide directory of substance-use and behavioral-health providers.
Naloxone Colorado
Find free Narcan and overdose-response training near you.
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
State prevention, treatment, and harm-reduction programs.
Guides
Parents' guide to talking about drugs
A step-by-step, age-staged guide for parents and guardians.
Request a copy via our contact form.
Teachers' quick-reference
Classroom activities, warning-sign checklists, and referral scripts for K-12 educators.
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Students' guide to refusal skills
Practical language and role-play scenarios for middle and high schoolers.
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Family Companion (Spanish / English)
Take-home materials that mirror school-based prevention content.
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Community coalition toolkit
How to convene a local prevention coalition and choose evidence-based programs.
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Recovery family workbook
A structured resource for families of loved ones in early recovery.
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Recovery organizations
SMART Recovery
Science-based mutual-help program with in-person and online meetings.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Long-established 12-step fellowship for people seeking recovery from alcohol.
Narcotics Anonymous
12-step fellowship for people recovering from drug use of all kinds.
Al-Anon Family Groups
Mutual-help meetings for family and friends of people affected by alcohol.
Research and reference
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Peer-reviewed science, plain-language summaries, and educator materials.
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) — Drug Overdose
Overdose data, prescribing guidance, and public-health resources.
Surgeon General's Report on Addiction
Comprehensive national report on prevention, treatment, and recovery.
FAQ
Are the hotlines really free? Yes. Every phone number listed here is free to call and confidential. Most are staffed 24/7.
What if I'm calling for someone else? That's fine. Helpline staff will listen and help you figure out what steps make sense.
How do I get printed guides for my school or organization? Contact us and let us know what you need and how many copies. We ship at no cost within Colorado.