Resources
The Links Below Are Meant To Assist You In Finding Further Information. It is understood that Sustainable Recovery is not affiliated with those to whom these links connect, nor responsible in anyway for the content found on their websites. The links are intended entirely as an assistance to the user.
- Co-occurring Disorders Mental and substance use conditions often co-occur. In other words, individuals with substance use conditions often have a mental health condition at the same time and vica versa. Visit our site to learn more.
- Co-occurring Disorders & Homelessness: a vision of systems of care for persons experiencing co-occurring disorders and persons who are homeless.
- Consumer / Survivor Mental Health Information - SAMHSA sponsors a variety of consumer affairs activities such as scholarships to attend national conferences, meetings to address the needs of consumers/survivors, regional consumer meetings, programs to address discrimination and stigma and other issues related to mental illness, the development and dissemination of educational materials, and much more.
- Homeless Resource Center: an interactive community of providers, consumers, policymakers, researchers, and public agencies at federal, state, and local levels.
- Projects for Assistance in the Transition from Homelessness: a state formula grant for people with serious mental illness, including those with co-occurring substance use disorders, who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless.
- Resource Center to Promote Acceptance, Dignity, and Social Inclusion - enhances acceptance and social inclusion by ensuring that people with mental health problems can live full, productive lives within communities without fear of prejudice and discrimination.
- Recovery Month - An annual observance that highlights the societal benefits of substance abuse treatment, lauds the contributions of treatment providers and promotes the message that recovery from substance abuse in all its forms is possible.
- Partners for Recovery - seeks to improve services, systems of care and supports; and provides technical resources to those who deliver services to prevent & treat substance use and mental health conditions.
- 10x10 Wellness Campaign - promoting the importance of addressing all parts of a person's life in hopes of increasing life expectancy for persons with mental health problems by 10 years over the next 10 years.
- Services in Supportive Housing: a grant program to provide intensive services to prevent or reduce chronic homelessness.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Outreach, Access and Recovery for People who are Homeless
- Voice Awards - recognizing entertainment industry professionals and mental health consumers who have given a voice to people with mental health problems.
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration Recovery Resources
A variety of resources provide additional information on Recovery Month and mental, substance use, and co-occurring disorders, as well as prevention, treatment, and recovery support services. The toll-free numbers and websites below are available for people to share their experiences, learn from others, and seek help from professionals. Through these resources, individuals can interact with others and find support on an as-needed, confidential basis.
- SAMHSA Website (http://www.samhsa.gov) – Leads efforts to reduce the impact of mental and/or substance use disorders on communities nationwide.
- SAMHSA’s national Helpline, 1-800-662-HeLp (4357) – or 1-800-487-4889 (TDD) – Provides
- 24-hour, free and confidential treatment referral and information about mental and/or substance use disorders, prevention, and recovery in English and Spanish.
- SAMHSA’s “Find substance abuse and Mental Health Treatment” Website (http://www.samhsa.gov/treatment) – Contains information about treatment options and special services located in your area.
- SAMHSA’s “Co-occurring Disorders” Website (http://www.samhsa.gov/co-occurring) – Contains information on co-occurring disorders, treatment, issues, and facts.
Colorado State Agency for Mental health and Substance Use
Lisa M. clements, Ph.D.
Office Director
Office of Behavioral Health
Colorado Department of Human Services
3520 West Oxford Avenue
Denver, CO 80236-3111
Phone: 303-866-7473
Fax: 303-866-7090
lisa.clements@state.co.us
http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDHS-
BehavioralHealth/CBON/1251581077594
Office Director
Office of Behavioral Health
Colorado Department of Human Services
3520 West Oxford Avenue
Denver, CO 80236-3111
Phone: 303-866-7473
Fax: 303-866-7090
lisa.clements@state.co.us
http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDHS-
BehavioralHealth/CBON/1251581077594
