Tougher Together
A weekly online support group for moms on a recovery journey, led by recovery coaches who are also moms in recovery.
Substance Use Counseling and Support Resources
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Real Stories About Pregnancy, Parenting, and Mental Health
Real parents share real stories on their experiences with mental health struggles, pregnancy loss, transitioning into parenthood, substance use, and everything in between.
Colorado Crisis Services
Get connected directly with support and counseling for you or a loved one. Read stories from real Coloradans about their mental health journey to know you're not alone.
CO Wellness Recovery
CO Wellness Recovery is a mental wellness and addiction recovery guide. It's a free resource for Coloradans considering recovery. Talk with someone, find treatment, learn what to expect from treatment, or find resources for caregivers.
211 Mental Health and Addiction Resources
Helping individuals find mental health and addiction resources.
SAMHSA – Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
A confidential and anonymous source of information for persons seeking treatment facilities for substance use/addiction and/or mental health problems.
Tough as a Mother
If you are using alcohol or other drugs to cope with stress, you are not alone. Support is available so you can be the strongest mom possible.
Special Connections – Substance Use Support
Special Connections, a program for pregnant women on Health First Colorado, helps women struggling with substance use have healthier pregnancies and babies by providing case management, individual and group counseling, and health education.
Colorado QuitLine
Quitting tobacco is a process. Whether you are thinking about quitting, are not yet ready to quit, or have already quit, Colorado QuitLine can help you with each step of the way.
Baby & Me – Tobacco Free
Baby & Me Tobacco Free provides pregnant people and new parents like you with counseling and resources to quit smoking and stay tobacco-free.
BLOG: Substance Use Disorders and Stigma
Substance use disorder affects millions of people every year. Like many other diseases, substance use disorders are both preventable and treatable. However, people who suffer from these disorders are forced to navigate a profound degree of stigma when seeking support, education, and treatment…
New and Expecting Parents and Substance Use
Currently on Parents Thrive Colorado we are featuring blogs, resources, and information that work to support new and expecting parents struggling with substance use. While millions of people struggle with substance use every year, access to support, education, and treatment can make a big difference. We worked with parents, community members, and advocates to develop […]
Substance Use Counseling and Support Stories
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This is My Brave – Live Storytelling About Postpartum Depression
A YouTube playlist curated by This is My Brave Inc., an organization that highlights personal stories of mental illness and addiction. Videos feature live performances of parent’s sharing their experiences with postpartum depression.
Insights from Real Colorado Parents
“The expectations of going back to work coupled with needing to make money and figure out childcare were all stressful (and we make too much money to qualify for subsidies or other care) but it’s still ridiculously expensive.”