Colorado Addiction Hotlines

America has a severe addiction problem, and Colorado is no exception. Substance abuse is among the top health concerns in the state. This year, 20% of residents reported illicit drug use sometime during the last month, per the CDC. A total of 1,887 residents died from overdoses in 2021 alone. Data is not yet available for last year.

Unfortunately, addiction has a grip not just on Colorado, but on all of America. Fortunately, there is help. Below are three completely free resources for substance abuse available to residents of the Centennial State. Addiction is a disease, and the cure begins with helping yourself. We aim to be part of that help.

Colorado National Rehab Hotline

Available 24/7, the Colorado Addiction Hotline is free and anonymous for any resident to receive assistance with addiction. Call 866-210-1303 anytime to be connected with a specialist who will listen and help in any way possible. The website also offers links to helpful resources and much more. Call now. Help is standing by.

Colorado Crisis Services

The state’s Department of Human Services sponsors a crisis helpline available to all Colorado residents. Call 844-493-8255 or text “TALK” to 38255 to speak to a crisis specialist who can help with alcohol abuse, among many other issues. You’ll be connected with a specialist, or you can visit their website by clicking here.

2-11 Colorado

Residents of The Centennial State can dial 211 or text their zip code to 898211 to be connected to a live specialist offering help and resources free and anonymously. The 211 helpline is nationwide, and there’s also a website offering more resources.