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RCO (Recovery Community Organization)– an independent, nonprofit organization led and governed by people in recovery and their allies. RCOs exist for people in recovery because of people in recovery.. RCO’s focus on advocacy, community education, outreach, and/or peer recovery support services
Support Group-a safe and welcoming space for people struggling with the same issues to come together. Support groups promote a sense of community and aim to empower their members.
Support Groups
Please Click the Link Next to Each Group for More Information
All Recovery–https://srchope.org/all-recovery-meetings/
All Recovery Support Meetings are non-denominational, non-specific substance addiction, and are open to everyone, regardless of the uniqueness of their pattern or patterns of addiction. We function under the philosophy that people from every type of addiction have much in common and can benefit from sharing together. All Recovery Meetings honor all pathways to recovery, acknowledging that each person’s path is unique and reflects their personal strengths.
Better Safe-https://srchope.org/better-safe-harm-reduction/
Better Safe is comprised of two separate groups, an online introduction to harm reduction and moderation management with pertinent safety information, resources for emergencies and how to get support for those pathways, and an in-person meeting designed for those in active use who are taking/have taken the introduction and are looking for a place to discuss their journey and receive non-judgmental support.
CRAFT Community Reinforcement and Family Training–https://srchope.org/family-support/
Serenity Recovery Connection’s CRAFT Support Program is for family members and friends concerned about someone close to them who lives with a substance use disorder. The Community Reinforcement and Family Training approach (CRAFT) is an evidence-based, compassionate, and effective approach for engaging a reluctant loved one into treatment.
Fresh Out the Gates–https://srchope.org/peers-behind-the-walls/
Fresh Out the Gates, a weekly support group at Serenity Recovery Connection, focuses on a community of people who share similar problems adjusting in society and remaining sober after incarceration. The group provides understanding, hope and overall wellness through meetings and positive conversations and connections.
GRASP Grief Recovery After Substance Passing-https://srchope.org/grasp-meeting/
Anyone who has lost a loved one through substance use disorder knows that society treats this loss differently than a death from any other cause.
Grief Recovery After Substance Passing (GRASP) was created to offer understanding, compassion, and support for those who have lost someone they love through accidental death due to substance use disorder.
Impact Alumni Group–https://srchope.org/impact-alumni-group/
The Impact Alumni Group was created to support individuals who are graduates of the Fourth Judicial Specialty/Problem solving courts. All pathways to recovery are embraced in these support groups and are supported by peer coaches with lived experience. Open discussion in a non-judgmental environment allows participants to share their challenges and their goals.
Recover the Rainbow
Recover the Rainbow is a LGBTQIA2+ friendly group that works with All Recovery guidelines. This group strives to create a positive and uplifting environment that supports multiple pathways to recovery. All are welcome to join in person or via Zoom (given out at staff discretion)
WELLBRIETY–https://srchope.org/wellbriety-2/
The Wellbriety Movement is the 21st Century effort on the part of Native Americans in Recovery to create the opportunity for individuals, families, communities and nations to live sober and balanced lives; healthy lives that are balanced emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Abundance Foundation Inc.
Getting outside and connecting in community is what this is all about. Abundance Foundation is aimed at getting people living together in a healthy sober environment and also having fun together as much as possible. Hiking, Biking, Workouts (Phoenix Multisport), Paddle boarding, Ski/Snowboard, Camping, BBQ’s, Softball Leagues, Volleyball Leagues and much more! Sign up to get connected to a peer recovery coach.
Advocates for Recovery Colorado
Beyond Betty
Long term post treatment Engagement Program- Get Recovered
CHOW-Culinary Hospitality Outreach and Wellness
CHOW’s peer led group discussions are open to all current/former restaurant and hospitality workers wanting to improve their recovery, mental health or wellness.
Weekly meetings are hosted in Denver, Colorado Springs, Steamboat Springs and virtually.
Colorado Artists in Recovery
Colorado Artists in Recovery (CAiR) utilizes recovery-oriented principles to provide a safe, encouraging, and inclusive environment for people affected by substance use and mental health. Through our workshops and events we nurture their creative expression and help them create meaningful connection.
Colorado Mental Wellness Network (720) 842-9222
Embark PCA Colorado-800-604-8978
https://www.embarkpca.net/
Embark PCA is a group of non-profit organizations that cultivate powerful, healthy lives by providing peer emotional support and development services the El Paso County Recovery Community and its allies.
*Spanish Language Friendly
Face it Together-855-539-9375,
Free
Hard Beauty-719-257-3122
Peer Coaching focus on young adult or youth, support groups, community events, Accepts Medicaid and private insurance
High Rockies Harm Reduction
Combatting overdose deaths, the spread of infectious disease, economic costs and other negative consequences of substance use in rural Colorado through the expansion of evidence-based, harm reduction programing and peer support services.
Illuminate Community Recovery Services
Recovery Café Network
Recovery Cafe is comprised of Member organizations throughout the US committed to serving people suffering from homelessness, addiction, and other mental health challenges.
Northwest Colorado Health Partnership-970-875-3630
Paradigm ONE (WAGEES)-719-709-1515
ParadigmONE provides re-entry help, housing connections to sober living houses for men and women, mentors and peer coaching, assistance with employment connections, bus passes, and connections to other community resources. The easiest way to get into the program is to get a referral from your parole officer. ParadigmONE also offers housing through their Transitional Safety Zone Program (TSZ), which provides a safe sober place to stay until you can provide a clean UA/BA and successfully transition into sober living. ParadigmONE also offers access to their recovery community center, which includes fitness classes, yoga, boxing, music, art, and much more.
PAWsitive Recovery
PAWsitive Recovery gives people in recovery and animals in shelters a new “leash” on life, helping them heal from the wounds of addiction, trauma, and abuse. Drug abuse and addiction not only have an impact on people but can have an impact on animals as well. Their program is based on fostering, so without fosters, they can not accept dogs.
Peer 180
Peer180 is Grand Junction’s local Recovery Community Organization (RCO), which is an independent non-profit pioneered by those well into the recovery process themselves. In this organization, peers offer each other their support and experience to aid in their recovery from substance abuse
Peer Empowered Recovery Community Solutions (PERCS)
PERCS is a non-profit dedicated to helping others stuck in addiction or those already involved in the recovery community. PERCS provides peer coaches and a safe space in downtown Canon City for like-minded individuals to have fun in a judgement free zone.
Phoenix Multisport-(719) 440-0025
nationwide non-profit that focuses on helping people get active in recovery. It is a free program with the only requirement being forty-eight hours of sobriety. The activities include indoor/outdoor rock-climbing, yoga, weight-lifting, boxing, and much more. It’s a great way to meet other people in recovery and have fun while doing it.
Rooted 303’
Rooted 303 helps those impacted by addiction with services to ignite their passion, discover their purpose, and reclaim their future through workshops, facilitated grouos, and peer coaching services
Sober AF Entertainment
“Sober AF Entertainment is a community for fun people looking for a safe environment to enjoy
music and sports. We offer discounted tickets to some of these events. We offer a place for
sober support groups to promote themselves and to add videos and blogs. We will add our own
interviews via Facebook Live as well as go live on Facebook while at concerts where there are sober support groups”
Trudging Together-720-519-9702
Recovery Coaching, podcasting, community support
White Bison- (877) 871-1495
White Bison is a Native American-operated non-profit company dedicated to creating and sustaining a grassroots Wellbriety Movement that provides culturally based healing to the next seven generations of Indigenous People. Wellbriety means to be sober and well. Wellbriety teaches that we must find sobriety from alcohol and other drugs addictions and recover from the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol on individuals, families, and whole communities. The “Well” part of Wellbriety is the inspiration to go on beyond sobriety and recovery, committing to a life of wellness and healing every day.
Online Support Group Databases
FindRecovery.com
National website searchable database that helps visitors to find a nearby meeting for Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and Al-Anon.
In the Rooms (Online Recovery)
https://www.intherooms.com/home/
In the rooms describes itself as a free online recovery tool that offers 130 weekly online meetings for those recovering from addiction and related issues. In The Rooms embraces multiple pathways to recovery, including all 12 Step, Non-12 Step, Wellness and Mental Health modalities
VeryWellMinded.com
https://www.verywellmind.com/find-a-support-group-meeting-near-you-69433
an award-winning resource for reliable, compassionate, and up-to-date information on an expansive list of support groups: 12-step, secular, faith-based, dual-diagnosis and harm reduction
12-Step Programs
https://www.coloradospringsaa.org/
https://ca-colorado.org/meetings
https://nacolorado.org/
https://marijuana-anonymous.org/
Gay and Lesbians in Alcoholics Anonymous
Even those who do find the AA fellowship is extremely valuable, some can still have a hard time finding their people. That’s why Gay and Lesbians in Alcoholics Anonymous (GaL-AA) is a great group for the LGBT community.
They welcome and embrace anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+ in the AA fellowship for meetings, providing that extra little bit of helpful support. They also feature a newsletter and plenty of resources (such as city updates and personal stories for inspiration) for those who want some additional information online.
Celebrate Recovery
https://www.celebraterecovery.com/
12-step program that incorporates Christian teachings as its spiritual component. Celebrate Recovery may be ideal for someone who would like to combine their Christian spirituality with their journey to sobriety. This program supports reducing the stigma associated with mental health and helping pastors with addiction find their road to recovery. Celebrate Recovery has group meetings available in most states.
Popular 12-Step Alternative Support Programs
CHOICES in Healing & Recovery, Inc.
https://choicesforrecovery.org/
The core mission at CHOICES in Healing & Recovery, Inc. is to provide trauma informed care in behavioral health. CHOICES welcomes adults living with mental health & substance use disorders whether they choose abstinence, moderation or harm reduction from alcohol, drugs & behaviors, a non-spiritual/secular, or spiritual recovery model; to take mental health or substance use disorder medication, reduce or discontinue. CHOICES! In name and mission: through trauma informed peer support group alternatives, peer workshops and leadership training, and clinical supervision & CEU training for providers.
In the Rooms (Online Recovery)
https://www.intherooms.com/home/
In the rooms describes itself as a free online recovery tool that offers 130 weekly online meetings for those recovering from addiction and related issues. In The Rooms embraces multiple pathways to recovery, including all 12 Step, Non-12 Step, Wellness and Mental Health modalities
Moderation Management
Moderation Management is a recovery program designed to help people enjoy a healthier relationship with alcohol. Unlike other recovery groups, Moderation Management is not focused on total sobriety. Instead, their goal is to help members achieve success by learning to enjoy alcohol in moderation.
The Moderation Management community offers in-person meetings and chat groups, support forums, and even groups on social media platforms like Facebook.
LifeRing Secular Recovery
https://lifering.org/
Unlike 12-step programs, LifeRing does not rely on a higher power, sponsors, or certain steps to attain sobriety, but instead asks individuals to find strength and self-control within themselves. LifeRing is there to provide support as individuals find their own way to sustained sobriety and their own path in recovery. With face-to-face meetings and online support through a comprehensive online community, LifeRing is an international nonprofit organization.
Smart Recovery
https://www.smartrecovery.org/
Self-help support group for individuals who wish to remain abstinent from drugs and alcohol and/or other problem behaviors or activities. Offering face-to-face meetings with peers as well as daily online meetings, a chat room that runs 24/7, and an online message board, SMART Recovery is a research-based program that provides tools to help individuals change negative and defeating thoughts in order to enhance recovery from addiction.
SOS
Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) is a non-spirituality-focused organization that focuses on sobriety and mutual support. SOS was founded by James Christopher, a former AA attendee that became frustrated with the emphasis on God and religion. He expressed that frustration by writing “Sobriety Without Superstition,” published in Free Inquiry, a secular humanist journal. He received enough positive feedback that he founded SOS.
SOS recovery focuses on factors outside of spirituality like genetics and environmental factors. Importantly, SOS allows its members to determine for themselves whether they believe alcoholism is a disease.
Women for Sobriety
Women for Sobriety (WFS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women overcome alcohol and drug addiction by providing a safe space for members to share their experiences. WFS focuses on helping women replace self-destructive thought patterns with more constructive ones, using 13 positive affirmations. Like other mutual support groups, WFS groups are run by a moderator in a conversation-like format and usually have 6-10 participants.
Sober Mommies Support Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/OfficialSoberMommies/
This community provides a “safe, understanding, judgment-free support system for mothers in and contemplating recovery from substance abuse/misuse.” The goal here is to empower women to reach their full recovery while parenting… which can be harder than it looks.
This support group hopes to provide opportunities for women who are balancing recovery and parental responsibilities to share with their peers about the ups, downs, and unique challenges of this lifestyle.
Sober Black Girls Club
https://www.soberblackgirlsclub.com/
“Our traumas run so deep that we often feel stuck, as if we will never find solutions to the struggles we face. So yes, we drink, and if anyone were in our shoes, they would probably drink too.” These are the words that begin Sober Black Girls Club’s mission, and they’re right. The traumas faced by the Black community, and women in particular, are many. So finding help in recovery for your particular experience is really important, which is why this community exists.
SBGC is a community that provides resources and support to Black girls, womxn, and non-binary folks considering beautiful sober lives. You can sign up to receive a newsletter, join the club, find support groups, get mentoring, and so much more.
FAITH-BASED RECOVERY
Alcoholics for Christ
https://www.alcoholicsforchrist.com/
Alcoholics for Christ is an interdenominational, non-profit organization that provides support for not just addicts but also the family members of the addict. The goal is to help the addict and those around them restore their faith in religion.
Catholics in Recovery
https://catholicinrecovery.com/
Catholics in Recovery is a nonprofit organization helping those suffering from all types of addictions, both substance and behavioral. The organization utilizes the 12-step program as well as the sacramental love and mercy of the Catholic Church.
Celebrate Recovery
celebraterecovery.com
Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12 step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain or addiction of any kind. Celebrate Recovery is a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling our life.
Find a meeting-https://locator.crgroups.info/
Christians in Recovery
http://christians-in-recovery.org/
This organization focuses on addictions of all kinds. They focus on helping the addict regain balance in their life through the bible and the 12-step program.
Jewish Addiction Awareness Network
https://www.jaanetwork.org/resources/jewish-resources.php
Also known as JAAN, this organization provides resources and tools to help those struggling with addiction in the Jewish Community. They provide information on Jewish-specific treatment centers and programs throughout the United States.
LDS Programs
https://www.addictionguide.com/recovery/faith/lds-addiction-recovery/
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) has a program called the Addiction Recovery Program (ARP).
One Simple Voice-(719) 507-9255
228 N. Cascade Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906
One Simple Voice is a Roman Catholic, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the essential purpose of assisting people who desire to begin or enhance their transformation to a life of sacred wisdom, peace, love and union with God.
Recovery Dharma
Founded on, and inspired by Buddhist teachings, Recovery Dharma is a peer-led community unified by trust in the potential of each of person to recover and find freedom from the suffering of addiction. “We believe that the traditional Buddhist teachings, often referred to as the Dharma, offer a powerful approach to healing from addiction and living a life of true freedom.”
Refuge Recovery
https://www.refugerecovery.org/
Refuge Recovery is a book by bestselling author and renowned Buddhist teacher Noah Levine. In the book, Levine adapts the Buddha’s Four Noble Truths and Eight Fold Path into a proven and systematic approach to recovery.
Sunday Recovery Meeting– The Sanctuary Church
1930 West Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Sunday 7:30pm-9:00pm
U-turn for Christ-(719) 473-6285
514 N. Wahsatch Ave. Colorado Springs, CO, 80903
U-Turn for Christ is a Christian rehabilitation center with locations throughout the United States. It has over twenty-five years of experience providing a Biblical model of restoration for men and women suffering from the cycle of addiction. The first phase of the program is a two-month discipleship program that features morning devotions, daily chores, healthy fellowship, volunteer work, evening Bible study, and nightly personal devotion time. The second phase of the program is six months long, wherein patients can serve in ministry or return to work and attend church with participants from the first phase of treatment.