Solving SUD Together

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

11/13/2025

💙 Progress worth celebrating — and continuing.

In 2024, Colorado saw a 31% decline in fentanyl-related deaths compared to 2023 — saving an estimated 340 lives statewide.

This change didn’t happen by chance. It happened through connection, awareness, harm reduction, and access to treatment.

Every conversation, every Narcan training, every act of compassion saves lives. Let’s keep going — together.

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring Veterans. Supporting Recovery. 🇺🇸

This Veterans Day, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country — and we also recognize the challenges many face long after their service ends.

Veterans experience higher rates of chronic pain, PTSD, depression, and anxiety, all of which can increase the risk of substance use. But with connection, compassion, and access to care, recovery is absolutely possible. 💙

Today, we commit to:
✅ Reducing stigma
✅ Expanding access to treatment
✅ Supporting veterans and their families
✅ Creating pathways to healing and community

If you’re a veteran living with substance use challenges, you are not alone. Help is here, and hope is real.
👉 Visit https://solvingsudtogether.org/community-resources/ for resources and support.

To all who have served — thank you.
Your courage continues to inspire us.

11/07/2025

🗣️ If it’s mentionable, it’s manageable.

Talking about substance use doesn’t make it worse — it makes it real, and that’s where healing begins. 💙

Connection is powerful. When we listen without judgment and speak honestly about substance use, we build hope, not shame.

Let’s start the conversation. Because connection is the opposite of addiction.

Resources: https://solvingsudtogether.org/community-resources/

11/05/2025

🌟 Vouchers Now Available! 🌟
Cost shouldn’t stand in the way of recovery.
If you or someone you know needs help paying for treatment, housing, or transportation, the Solving SUD Together Voucher Program is here to help.

Applications are now open — don’t wait to take that next step toward healing.
👉 solvingsudtogether.org/vouchers

10/28/2025

🎗️ It’s Red Ribbon Week—a time to stand together for substance use prevention and healthy choices.

Prevention starts with awareness, open conversations, and support for those who need it most. 💙 By working together, we can build communities where youth and families thrive without substance misuse.

🔗 Learn more and explore prevention resources here: https://solvingsudtogether.org/community-resources/

10/25/2025

Today is DEA National Take Back Day

Do your part in keeping our communities safe by properly disposing of unused or expired medications. Bring them to a safe, anonymous drop-off location near you.

Drop-off locations in Northwest Colorado:
📍 Grand County:
🔹 Granby Police Dept. – Zero Jasper Ave., Granby, CO 80446
🔹 Kremmling Police Dept. – 1318 Park Ave., Kremmling, CO 80459
🔹 Grand County Sheriff’s Office – 670 Spring St., Hot Sulphur Springs, CO 80451
🔹 Fraser/Winter Park Police Dept. – 79050 US Hwy 40, Winter Park, CO 80482

📍 Rio Blanco County:
🔹 Rangely Pharmacy – 225 Eagle Crest St., Rangely, CO 81648
🔹 Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office – 355 4th St., Meeker, CO 81641

📍 Moffat County:
🔹 Dinosaur Marshal’s Office – 317 Stegosaurus Fwy., Dinosaur, CO 81610
🔹 Moffat County Sheriff’s Office – 800 W. First St., Craig, CO 81625

📍 Routt County:
🔹 UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center – 1024 Central Park Dr., Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
🔹 Bonfiglio Drug – 118 Main St., Oak Creek, CO 80467
🔹 Hayden Police Dept. – 249 Hawthorne St., Hayden, CO 81639

📍 Jackson County:
🔹 Jackson County Sheriff’s Office – 396 LaFever St., Walden, CO 80480

10/24/2025

🧠 Let’s talk about dopamine — the brain’s “feel-good” messenger.

Substances like drugs and alcohol can cause dopamine levels to surge far beyond what’s normal — up to 10 times higher than natural rewards like food or exercise. That rush reinforces use and rewires the brain to seek that feeling again, making it harder to stop.

Understanding how substance use changes the brain is key to understanding addiction — and breaking the stigma around it. 💙

10/17/2025

10/15/2025

October is Liver Awareness Month—a reminder of how important liver health is to overall well-being. 💚

Substance use, including alcohol and certain drugs, can take a serious toll on the liver. The good news? Prevention, early screening, and support can make a lasting difference.

This month, let’s raise awareness, support healthier choices, and connect people with the resources they need for recovery and wellness.

10/10/2025

🌍 Today is World Mental Health Day—a reminder that mental health and substance use are deeply connected.

Struggles with mental health can increase the risk of substance misuse, and recovery is strongest when both are supported together. 💙

Let’s break the stigma, start conversations, and connect people to care. Together, we can build healthier minds and healthier communities.

🔗 Find resources and support here: https://solvingsudtogether.org/community-resources/

10/09/2025

Voices that Heal, Values that Save: The Evidence-based Practice of Peer Support 🌟

Peer support specialists play a vital role in connecting patients to care—but too often, systemic barriers limit their impact. This ECHO series explores how integrating peer specialists into healthcare teams can improve outcomes, strengthen communities, and create sustainable workforce opportunities.

🗓 Four virtual sessions | Wednesdays, Oct. 15–Nov. 5 | 12–1 PM MT
🎯 Designed for healthcare professionals across Colorado

Learn how to bridge gaps in care and amplify the power of lived experience.

🔗 Register or learn more: https://heyor.ca/CZQdCc