If you live in Colorado and need help finding mental health resources, you’ve taken the first and often most difficult step. You’re in the right place to find Colorado substance abuse treatment and get help with co-occurring disorders. In Colorado, mental health treatment initiatives have become a growing concern at the state level, and there are more programs than ever available to help.
About Colorado
Colorado has lower-than-average rates for mental illness and substance abuse, but these are still critical public health concerns. Every year, nearly 1,300 people die from opioid overdose alone, which is double the average rate a decade ago. Suicide rates are also on the rise, but Colorado has been successful in reducing the risk to youth and teens with a variety of outreach and support programs. However, suicide is still the No. 8 leading cause of death in the state — substantially higher than the national numbers, where it doesn’t even make the top 10.
Because Colorado mental health services access ranks No. 37 in the nation, it’s no surprise you might struggle to find care. But options are available that can put you in touch with local services to help you overcome substance abuse or mental illness and start on the path to a better life.
National Mental Health Resources
- National Rehab Hotline
If you or a loved one is in the midst of a substance use crisis or you want to take action to stop using, the National Rehab Hotline is available 24-7. When you need support or help connecting with inpatient or outpatient rehab options, the trained counselors at NRH are there to listen and put you in touch with local, long-term resources for addiction and mental health help.
(866) 210-1303 - National Alliance on Mental IllnessThe National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) runs a helpline that’s open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. Colorado residents struggling with mental illness or substance abuse can get the help they need through a single phone call that connects residents with a wide variety of potential treatment options. You can also email or text to get help. Text services are available 24/7/365.
Call: (800) 950-NAMI (6264)
Text: NAMI to 741-741
Email: info@nami.org
Colorado Mental Health and Substance Abuse Resources
- Colorado Crisis Services
For Colorado residents in crisis, the state’s Department of Human Services operates a helpline through Colorado Crisis Services. Callers connect with specialists who can help work through the immediate issue and help find local support and services. Visit the website, call or text to connect with trained crisis counselors.
Call: (844) 493-8255
Text: TALK to 38255 - 2-1-1 Colorado
Text your ZIP code or call 2-1-1 for immediate assistance with any nonemergency questions or concerns you may have about substance abuse. 2-1-1 Colorado is part of a national initiative to give Americans quick and easy access to better resources for combating mental health disorders and addiction. All calls are free and anonymous.
Call: 211
Text: Your zip code to 898211
Free Rehabs in Colorado
- Crossroads Turning Points
For Colorado counseling services, Crossroads Turning Points is the largest provider statewide, serving 22 counties. With medication-assisted treatment (MAT), inpatient and outpatient recovery services and CARF accreditation, this is one of the top options for those seeking help through programs that cover the cost of treatment. It partners with the Department of Corrections to assist those currently incarcerated with the transition back into the community and provides services to low- and no-income individuals.
(719) 546-6667 - It Takes a Village
Aimed at providing help and support for those who are HIV positive or have AIDS, this nonprofit organization offers all services at no charge. On-call addiction counseling is available 24-7, and support groups and other services, such as transitional housing, are available through this provider.
(303) 367-4747 - Region Six Alcohol and Drug Abuse (RESADA)
With 30-day residential treatment programs, nonmedical detox and ongoing peer support programs, RESADA is a one-stop shop for many services related to substance abuse. The company accepts Medicaid and offers sliding scale fees for those who are low-income and might not otherwise be able to afford treatment.
(719) 456-2600
Call the National Rehab Hotline Today
Living sober starts with a single call to a Colorado mental health services provider. At the National Rehab Hotline, we connect you with inpatient and outpatient treatment options that start you on the path to detox and putting your life back together without drugs, alcohol or another addiction at the center. Call (866) 210-1303 to start getting help today!