Solving SUD Together

12/19/2025

💛 The Holidays Can Feel Heavy — And That’s Okay

As winter settles in and the days grow shorter, many people experience seasonal depression — a shift in mood, energy, and motivation that can make everyday life feel harder. For those living with or recovering from a substance use disorder, these seasonal changes can add extra challenges, heighten cravings, or make triggers feel more intense.

If this season feels heavier than usual, you’re not alone. Seasonal depression is real, common, and treatable. Reaching out for support is an important part of protecting your recovery. Mental health and substance use are deeply connected, and taking care of one helps support the other.

Whether you need someone to talk to, guidance for navigating tough moments, or resources that can help you stay grounded, support is available. You deserve care, understanding, and tools that make the season easier to navigate.

Find help and resources at https://solvingsudtogether.org/community-resources/

12/17/2025

💛 Supporting Someone in Recovery This Holiday Season

The holidays can be joyful — but they can also be overwhelming, emotional, and filled with triggers that make recovery feel harder. If someone you care about is in recovery, your support can make a meaningful difference.

Sometimes the most helpful things are simple: offering a listening ear, planning alcohol-free gatherings, checking in before events, or giving them space to step away when they need it. Let them set the pace, honor their boundaries, and remind them they’re not alone.

Your compassion matters.
Your presence matters.
And your support can help make this season feel safer and more manageable for someone working hard to stay well.

Find more guidance and resources at https://solvingsudtogether.org/

12/15/2025

🍹 Cheers to a Safe & Sober Holiday Season

The holidays are full of gatherings, traditions, and clinking glasses — and choosing a mocktail is a great way to stay present, stay safe, and protect your recovery. Whether you’re in recovery, supporting someone who is, or simply skipping alcohol this season, festive alcohol-free options make it easy to enjoy the celebration without the risks.

No matter what’s in your glass, your well-being comes first.
Here’s to connection, clarity, and celebrating in ways that support you.

Access our free mocktail recipe book here: https://solvingsudtogether.org/mocktail-recipe-booklet/

12/11/2025

💛 Navigating the Holidays in Recovery

The holiday season can be meaningful — but it can also be overwhelming, emotional, or filled with unexpected triggers. If you’re in recovery, planning ahead can help you stay grounded and supported through it all.

Here are a few simple ways to take care of yourself this season:

• Make a plan for events or gatherings
• Bring a supportive friend or have someone you can text or call
• Set boundaries around people or environments that feel triggering
• Give yourself permission to leave early if you need to
• Stay connected to meetings, support groups, or recovery peers
• Practice self-compassion — your well-being comes first

Your recovery matters. You deserve a holiday season that’s safe, supported, and centered on what helps you feel your best.

Find more resources and tools at https://solvingsudtogether.org/community-resources/

12/09/2025

🚗 Impaired Driving Awareness Month

This month is a reminder that your safety and your recovery deserve protection, especially when it comes to decisions behind the wheel.

If you’re navigating recovery, consider making a plan before you head out:

• Arrange a sober ride or rideshare
• Have a trusted support person you can call
• Set boundaries around events that may feel triggering
• Leave early if you need to
• Never drive impaired — your life and recovery are far too important

Your recovery is worth every protective choice you make.
You’re not alone, and support is always available.

12/04/2025

💛 Your Recovery Is Worth Protecting

The holiday season can bring joy, connection, and celebration — but it can also bring stress, pressure, and unexpected triggers. If you’re in recovery, this time of year may feel complicated, and that’s okay.

Remember:
• It’s okay to set boundaries
• It’s okay to say no
• It’s okay to leave early
• It’s okay to choose what supports your recovery
• It’s okay to ask for help

Your recovery is important. It deserves protection, planning, and support — especially during busy seasons.

Lean on your tools, your community, and the people who want to see you thrive. You’re not alone, and your progress matters.

Find local resources and support at: https://solvingsudtogether.org/

12/01/2025

Northwest Colorado residents—your voice matters. 🗣️

Yampa Valley Community Foundation is conducting a confidential survey to better understand local mental and behavioral health needs in Moffat and Routt counties. The survey takes less than 10 minutes, is available in English and Spanish, and will help strengthen resources for mental health and substance use support across the region.

Take the survey through February 2026 and help shape the future of care in our community: https://prcsurvey.com/begin/YampaValley2026

11/27/2025

🧡 Happy Thanksgiving from Solving SUD.

While today is a time of gratitude and togetherness, we also recognize that the holidays can be difficult for many individuals and families affected by substance use. If this season feels heavy, please know you’re not alone — support is always available.

Our Solving SUD resource page offers local tools, information, and connections to help you or someone you love navigate challenging moments.

🔗 Explore resources: https://solvingsudtogether.org/community-resources/
Wishing you a safe, supportive, and compassionate Thanksgiving.

11/25/2025

11/21/2025

If someone you love is living with a substance-use disorder, you don’t have to face it alone. The CRAFT program offers FREE weekly support groups (10-12 weeks) for friends and family of people with substance-use challenges.

You’ll learn:

- How to use positive communication instead of conflict.
- How to encourage treatment and stay connected in a healthy way.
- How to improve your own wellbeing and set strong boundaries.

💡 You don’t need your loved one to attend. This is for you. Research shows that 7 out of 10 participants are successful in helping their loved one enter treatment.

👉 Find a Colorado CRAFT group and take the first step: bha.colorado.gov/CRAFT

11/19/2025

🎓 Recovery and Education Go Hand in Hand.

At 5280 High School, students find more than a classroom — they find community, support, and a new path forward. This Denver recovery high school helps teens overcome substance use challenges while earning their diploma and building a healthy, hopeful future.

When we invest in connection and compassion, recovery becomes possible at every age. 💙

Learn more: 5280highschool.org

11/17/2025

🌟 When every teen feels like they belong, we build stronger futures. The
Happy Crew is giving Colorado teens a place to connect, share their story and grow. With weekly meetings full of tools for resilience and a commitment to the message “YOU MATTER, YOU BELONG,” they’re rewriting the narrative of isolation into one of belonging.

In a state where youth mental-health access ranks low and 26% of teens report persistent hopelessness, this kind of community matters.

✨ At Solving SUD Together, we believe connection is the opposite of addiction—and The Happy Crew is proof. By creating safe spaces for teens to show up, be heard and support one another, they’re helping protect lives and build emotional strength.

👉 Learn more about what they do and how to support them: thehappycrew.org