A Way Out

As a result of our ongoing efforts, many who are motivated to change and who want help can find it.

We provide resources for clients: which includes addiction assessments, treatment solutions, peer recovery support, family support groups, therapy for family members, and financial aid to motivated alcoholics, addicts and their families. A Way Out is a non-profit organization based in the Western Slope of Colorado that provides counseling referrals, addiction assessments, solution oriented programs, and financial aid to motivated alcoholics, addicts and their families. A Way Out’s focus is to support residents of Pitkin, Eagle and Garfield county, who are unable to secure an appropriate level of care to overcome their addiction(s). We focus on providing the expertise and accountability necessary to empower men, women and teens in these counties with addictive behaviors to thrive in recovery. A Way Out was formed to help people who cannot seem to break the addiction cycle and who truly want to find a new way of life. The organization is comprised of caring individuals committed to helping people find a full life in sobriety.

12/24/2025

As the year comes to a close, we reflect with gratitude on the courage of the individuals and families we’ve served, the dedication of our partners, and the incredible generosity of our community members.

Whether you donated; attended our Addiction Symposium or a peer event; referred someone to our services; came to us for a scholarship, referral, or advice; or joined one of our support groups: Thank you for being part of our Western Colorado Recovery Community.

Wishing you and your loved ones health, peace, and joy this holiday season 💛

🌻 The A Way Out Team

12/23/2025

Your year-end gift truly makes a difference 💛

With Medicaid cuts beginning January 1, your gift will help us meet the growing need for affordable recovery treatment and aftercare support, ensuring that individuals and families in our community can still receive the life-changing services they need, regardless of shifting policies or financial barriers.

Your generosity directly funds:
🌻 Scholarships for inpatient and outpatient treatment and sober housing
🌻 Referrals and ongoing aftercare support
🌻 Free mental health and substance use disorder assessments
🌻 Free peer support events
🌻 Support groups and counseling for families in crisis (English and Spanish)

Make a tax-deductible donation today: https://awayout.org/donate/

Thank you for supporting our work to make our Western Colorado Community stronger, healthier, happier, and more resilient.

12/18/2025

We believe that no one should be denied access to life-saving addiction treatment, referrals, and aftercare support because of financial barriers or shifting policies.

We Provide Clients with:
🌻 Scholarships for treatment & sober housing
🌻 Free substance use disorder (SUD) & mental health assessments
🌻 Streamlined treatment & transitional housing referrals
🌻 Free sober events: https://awayout.org/events/
🌻 12+ months of case management aftercare
🌻 Answers to your SUD and addiction questions

We Provide Clients’ Families with:
🌻 Free individual & group therapy sessions
🌻 Free weekly support groups (English - Online)
🌻 Free Monthly support groups (Spanish - In Person)
🌻 Answers to your SUD and addiction questions

Last year 93% of clients who remained engaged with A Way Out after treatment successfully maintained their sobriety–far surpassing national averages and underscoring the effectiveness of our aftercare support.

Whether you’re seeking to start your recovery journey or are looking for support as you navigate a loved one’s path to recovery, please reach out via email to director@awayout.org to start getting the support you need.

12/16/2025

With Medicaid cuts beginning January 1, access to addiction treatment is about to become even more limited for a growing number of individuals and families across Colorado–and it’s up to us to protect access to recovery care in our mountain towns.

Your support allows us to provide:
🌻 Scholarships for inpatient & outpatient treatment and sober housing
🌻 Referrals and ongoing aftercare support
🌻 Free mental health and substance use disorder assessments
🌻 Free peer support events
🌻 Support groups and counseling for families in crisis (English & Spanish)

Make a tax-deductible gift today and help us bridge the growing gap in access to essential recovery support services 💛

Support Our Work: https://awayout.org/donate/

12/11/2025

Thank YOU, our incredible Western Colorado Community, for your generous support of our work this !

Every dollar raised helps remove the financial and logistical barriers that keep people from accessing the life-saving addiction treatment and recovery support they need to begin—and sustain—their recovery journeys.

With Medicaid cuts beginning January 1, critical gaps in access to care are expected to widen, and our work will be more essential than ever. Your donations are allowing us to prepare to meet this growing need head-on, ensuring that we can keep saying ‘yes’ to every individual, family, and teen who reaches out for support.

Missed our Colorado Gives Day fundraiser, but still want to give? It’s never too late to support our work!

Make a tax-deductible donation: https://awayout.org/donate/

12/10/2025

🎁 You’re Invited 🐘

Join us this Sunday for a festive afternoon of gift-giving at Meeting Place Carbondale. Everyone is welcome at this fun, sober event, just bring yourself and a gift or quirky item from home–valued at $15 or less!

You can expect:
🐘 Laughter, 🎁 surprises, and community cheer
🍽️ A delicious dinner (on us!)

Don’t miss out on this perfect way to celebrate the holiday season together!

🗓 Sunday, December 14th
🕞 3:30 PM
📍 The Meeting Place
981 Cowen Drive, Carbondale, CO

RSVP (free!): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKu5wQvnOS5XvRSiWa314M2DP8anT7io7-RqzQtrvbBbZsfw/viewform?usp=dialog

12/09/2025

Today is , the biggest 24-hour giving movement in the state and one of the most successful giving days in the nation!

This year, we are working to raise $150,000 to ensure that individuals and families across Western Colorado have access to the support they need to break free from addiction and begin a new way of life–regardless of ability to pay.

Your donation directly funds:
🌻 Scholarships for inpatient & outpatient treatment and sober housing
🌻 Mental health & substance use assessments
🌻 Referrals and aftercare support
🌻 Free peer support and community events
🌻 Free family counseling and family support groups in English & Spanish

With Medicaid cuts beginning January 1st, we’re preparing for our largest wave of need yet. Your gift helps us meet that challenge head-on, ensuring that no one is turned away from life-changing addiction treatment and aftercare support due to financial barriers or shifting policies.

✨ Together, we can remove barriers to addiction treatment ✨

Give the gift of recovery: https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/AWAYOUT

12/04/2025

Over the past four years, we’ve seen a consistent 25% increase in new clients annually. And with Medicaid cuts beginning January 1, we anticipate our largest surge in need yet–as critical gaps in access to care are expected to widen.

Our team is prepared to meet this challenge.

✨ But we can’t do it alone ✨

Your support helps us bridge the growing gaps in access to care—ensuring that teens, adults, and families can still receive the life-saving services they need to heal from addiction and co-occurring mental health challenges, regardless of financial barriers or shifting policies.

Your generosity directly funds:
🌻 Scholarships for intensive inpatient & outpatient treatment and sober housing
🌻 Mental health & substance use assessments
🌻 Referrals and one year or more of aftercare support
🌻 Counseling and support groups for families impacted by addiction (offered in English & Spanish)
🌻 Ongoing peer-to-peer recovery support

Support Our Work: https://awayout.org/donate/

12/03/2025

Meet our Bilingual Primary Counselor, Mirella!

Mirella is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Drug and Alcohol Counselor Candidate. She has a Bachelors in Psychology and a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, as well as over 4 years of experience working as a Bilingual Counselor with a specialty in addiction counseling. Through her counseling experience, she has learned how addiction affects every aspect of a person's life and impacts almost every family member–as well as how to effectively guide and support clients on their recovery journeys.

Mirella is passionate about helping her clients reach a point of readiness to make positive change in their lives. Her counseling approach is to meet her clients where they are without judgement and with unconditional positive regard.

In her free time, Mirella loves spending time outdoors, running, hiking, and fishing. When she’s not outside, you can find her reading, painting, sketching, or learning new art forms.

We’re so lucky to have Mirella on our team—and so are our clients!

12/03/2025

Join us for a fun, festive afternoon at Meeting Place Carbondale 🐘

🗓 Sunday, December 14th
🕞 3:30 PM
📍 The Meeting Place
981 Cowen Drive, Carbondale, CO

Come celebrate the season with:
🎁 A $15 gift or a quirky item from home
🍽️ A delicious dinner (on us!)
🐘 Laughter, connection, and community cheer

Whether you bring something funny, practical, or truly bizarre—we can’t wait to see what we each unwrap!

✨ All are welcome. Just bring a gift and your holiday spirit!

RSVP (free!): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKu5wQvnOS5XvRSiWa314M2DP8anT7io7-RqzQtrvbBbZsfw/viewform?usp=dialog

12/02/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity, and a powerful opportunity to support teens, adults, and families in Western Colorado on their recovery journeys.

At A Way Out, we believe no one should be denied access to life-saving addiction treatment and support due to financial barriers.

With your generous support, we provide:
🌻 Scholarships for inpatient & outpatient treatment and sober housing
🌻 Mental health & substance use assessments
🌻 Referrals and aftercare support
🌻 Free peer support and community events
🌻 Free family counseling and family support groups in English & Spanish

With Medicaid cuts scheduled for January 1st, 2026, we expect to see our largest increase in need yet. Your gift helps bridge the growing gap in affordable addiction services and gives someone in our community the chance to create a fulfilling life in sobriety.

Give the gift of recovery: https://awayout.org/donate/

11/30/2025

We're thrilled to partner with the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation to host a FREE substance-use prevention and support group for students in first through eighth grade and their caregivers. This event will take place at Glenwood Springs Middle School December 5-7, 2025. See below for details, and click here to learn more (see the 'Supporting children and families in recovery' article): https://www.postindependent.com/opinion/friday-letters-gratitude-education-community-care-and-more/

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Carbondale, CO
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+19703404505

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http://www.awayout.org/

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