RESOURCE DIRECTORY
Abuse & Addiction Recovery, Help & Housing
Twelve Step Programs & Other Resources for Addicts/Victims/Homeless:
Alcoholics Anonymous or AA – 303-322-4440 – (Main #/Nightwatch) –
Brighton AA – (District) – 303-659-9953
One Location I know is: The Dragon’s Den – 3600 S. Clarkson – 303-7815822
- Englewood. CO 303-781-5822
CODA – Co-Dependent Anonymous – www.coloradocoda.org – 303) 592 3936 – Denver
or 1-602-277-7991(National Headquarters)
Al-Anon/Alateen – For people affected by someone else’s drinking – 303-321-8788
www.al-anon-co.org
Alateen – For teenagers affected by someone’s drinking – 303-321-8788
Al-Atots – For children affected by someone’s drinking
Adult Children of Alcoholics – For adult children of alcoholics –
www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov
Women for Sobriety – 303-781-6052 or Intake Coordinator: 720-381-4337
– Sobriety House
– Stepping Stone
– Phoenix Concept
www.sobrietyhouse.org
Narcotics Anonymous or NA – 303-832-3784– For people addicted to drugs
www.NAColorado.org Also call Nick S. – (303) 987-8762
Nar-Anon Family Group– 303-424-1310 – For family & friends affected by another’s chemical addiction. www.nar email: meetings@nar-anon.org
Meetings in Lakewood, Wheatridge, Colorado Springs,
Families Anonymous – For people concerned about the use of chemicals and/or related behavorial problems in a relative or friend – www.familiesanonymous.org/directory/colorado or email: famanon@familiesanonymous.org or Email: Wheat Ridge CO. Group 792
Wheat Ridge Group 792 – (303) 420-1782 – Meeting @ Lutheran Hospital
Cocain Anonymous (CA) – 303-421-5120. See also: (303) 370-0694 (the members/volunteers you can talk to – very strictly confidential!) www.co-anon.org or http://www.co-anon.org/meetings.html#co – meet at Messiah Lutheran Church – Colorado Blvd. in Denver.
Marijuana Anonymous – 303-607-7516
Marijuana Abstinence Program/Adults & youth – 303-467-2624
Crystal Meth Anonymous – CMA – Addresses next page
CMA (Crystal Meth Anonymous) continued….
Locations: 8968 Washington Ave.
Thornton, CO 80023
8801 Lipan St.
Thornton, CO
Prescription Drugs Anonymous – 303-239-8467
Resources: www.samhsa.gov/trauma (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Admin
www.samhsa/gov/center/csap/csap.html
National Addiction Assistance Hotline/Helpline – 1-800-559-9503
Serenity Houses: Clean and Sober Living Houses – (970) 556-4310
Other Twelve Step Programs:
CODA – Co-Dependent Anonymous – www.coloradocoda.org – 303) 592 3936 – Denver
or 1-602-277-7991(National Headquarters)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – (720)-882-8976 – Denver
Compulsive Struggles (Support Group) – 303-985-4000 – Meet at Bear Valley Church
Celebrate Recovery – www.celebraterecovery.com or email: info@celebrate recovery.com – Many locations in Denver – one is: Greenwood Village: (303) 771-6468– A Christian based twelve step group that seeks to help all problem areas – drug abuse, alcoholism, co-dependency, sexual addiction, sexual abuse, eating disorders, chemical addiction, anger issues, etc.
Overeaters Anonymous (970) 453-9335 or (303) 489-3490 (family support group) or 303-369-7766. For people with eating disorders/addictions and other compulsive issues.
O-Anon – (206) 382-3587– For people affected by others’ eating disorders or addictions
12-Step organization with support groups for family and friends.
www.eating.ucdavis.edu/resource/nationres.html
Emotions Anonymous – For people with a desire to become well emotionally.
Emotions Anonymous Internat’l- Main #651-647-9712- Lakewood,CO (303)331-2493 -(leave message) or Contact: Janine (303) 989-4846- Meet @ 1st Presbyterian Church
Denver Counselors – For Sex Addicts and Their Families – 933-5800 (leave message)
Sex Addicts Anonymous – For people with compulsive sexual behavior who want to stop abusing others sexually– www.denversa.org (303) 292-3376 or http://saa-recovery.org – Other Contacts for Denver Mtgs: Bruce – 303-745-8387 or Mike – phone:720-344-0232. Many Other Resources & Help @: http://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Sex_Addicts_Anonymous
SCA – Sex Compulsive Anonymous – www.sca-recovery.org – 1-800-977-4325 (heal)
ACSA – Adult Survivors of Sexual Abuse – www.acsasupport.org
Co-SA – email: info@cosarecovery.com – www.cosarecovery.org. Boulder Group –(303) 427-0176. For people affected by another person’s sexual addiction. Also: www.saa-recovery.org – (713) 869-4902
Sex Addiction Problems Organizations – 303-427-0176 www.coloradoservicegroup.org
S-Anon – www.sanon.org –
SRA – Sexual Recovery Anonymous – www.sexualrecovery.org –Main: (213) 340-4650
SLAA – Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous – www.slaafws.org – Main #(781)-255-8825
Families First – Family Support Line – (303) 745-0327 – For a referral (to get contact info) to an organization to help you and your family recover or heal or get help.
Debtors Anonymous – 303-430-2811 – www.debtoranonymouscolorado.org
Help to stop compulsive debting and incurring unsecured debt (including Credit Cards)
Gamblers Anonymous – 1-888-424-3577. www.coloradoga.org. For people with a desire to stop gambling. Also: www.gamblersanonymous.org -1-888-GA-HELPS – 24hr.help
Gam-Anon – 1-888-424-3577 -24hr. – www.gam-anon.org/gamanon. For people affected by another person’s gambling.
Parents Anonymous – www.parentsanonymous.org email: fisherman@parentsanonymus.com. Phone: 909/621-6184. For parents who are abusive, neglectful, or afraid of becoming so, or for adolescents who are encountering problems due to past or current abuse.
OTHER PROGRAMS, SUPPORT GROUPS or HELP:
Heritage Christian Center/Recovery In Christ (Support Group) – 303-369-8514
Empowerment Program (Support Group for Women) –(303) 320-1989 or 1-800-659-2656 – Denver Location: 1600 York St. or www.empowermentprogram.org
Karlis Family Center (Support Group) – 1777 Kipling, Lakewood – (303)-462-1060
Great Resource Center of help and classes, programs, legal resource help, etc.
Alabaster Vessels – Email: deb@alabastervessels.org – Broken – Restored – Valued By God – A place for Healing and Restoration for Anyone. Designed to minister not only to the needs of the abused, but also to those who are struggling with anger, bitterness, depression and/or unforgiveness.
Pastors Larry Paul for counseling – 303-738-9416 or Deb Marcus: (303) 453-9775 or for emergencies: (720) 339-6750
All confidential including the meeting place and time which is given only to those who join the group.
Save The Children – www.savethechildren.org (303) 893-1268 – Phillip Jones – 720-329-6145
The Carriage House Community – www.bouldercarriagehouse.org – (303) 442-8300
Serves homeless and helps with getting driver’s license and birth certificates, SS #.
Hazelden Foundation – www.hazelden.org. 1-800-257-7800, A place that provides a continuum of care for men and woman of all ages including youths and families. Hazelden Foundation provides education and early intervention through treatment and recovery, to personal and spiritual growth. They provide information and training and recovery services for the abused, addicted and healing. They are also working to advance the field through research and training. The programs utilizes the Twelve Step philosophy upon which the program is based.
Cult Recovery website: www.cultrecover.com
Religious Abuse or Cult Abuse Re-hab Center –– www.refocus.org
1-386-439-7541. Wellspring is probably the only center in the country where a program is offered that is specifically designed for those who have been damaged psychologically and spiritually by Bible-based cult organizations. They assist former cult victims to return to normal life again – free from false guilt, depression, anxiety, fear, confusion, and anger. Assist in returning the victim to “social” stability by helping them reintegrate with family, friends, career, etc. Also help available for those who wish to return to a bible-based relationship with God and the church – help back to “spiritual” stability only if you wish. This program does not help Satanic Cult Abuse however.
Ex-Jehovah’s Witness Support Group: 415-721-2790
Ex-JW- Support Group – The Lighthouse or http://www.phs2.net/cwi/L3/o1577i.htm This website is a phone-soft Internet Directory International.
Research & Training Center on Support and Children’s Mental Health
www.rtc.pdx.edu or call 1-503-725-4040
Rape, Abuse & Incest National (RAIN) Network – 24 hour Hotline
www.rainn.org – 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
National Hopeline Network –
www.hopeline.com – 1-800-784-2433 or 1-800-SUICIDE
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION – LIFE-LINE – 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Douglas County Woman in Crisis – Support Group
Castle Rock – 303-688-8484 – 24 Hour Hotline
The Covenant House – Hotline – 1-800-999-9999
Crisis Intervention – 24 hour hotline
YWAM – Youth with a Mission
Outward Bound – Nature – go and get direction. Mentorship Program/Big Brother
Providence house – Residential – 1 year program to get on your feet – 303-744-3986
With 180 ministries – Teen Challenge Program – www.teenchallenge180.com
Teen Challenge International – Live Here – Become a student – 1 year discipleship – then you can go to TCMI Ministry Institute – 1 year bible college and then you can get on their staff (Student – Intern – TCMI – Staff). (303) 744-3986 – 3634 S. Broadway – Denver, CO. There’s one in Denver that’s free and the one in California costs something (could work though and pay for it) – Could also get a Federal Grant – Ask the program about it.
www.teenchallengerm.com or 1-951-682-8990 (for locations all over the world)
Mile High United Way –
www.unitedwaydenver.org – Click on “Get Help”, then “Search for Services, then enter key word – A to Z keywords) or call 1-303-433-8900
Long-Term Treatment Programs:
ARTS: (303) 761-2885
– Peer I – (303) 761-2885 – Drug and Alcohol Treatment – Men Adults (see The Haven for Women)
– (Synergy) 303-781-7875 (Adolescents – 14-18 – with Drug, Alcohol & Conduct Disorder)
– The Haven (can stay 2 years) – Adult & Adolescents
– The ARTS outpatient Clinic – Methadone (Heroin) Program – (303) 388-5894
Salvation Army 303-294-0827
Sobriety House 303-722-5746
Arapahoe House Detox West (303) 424-7765 – 4643 Wadsworth Blvd. Wheat Ridge w/ Adult & Adolescent Offenders Program – 8801 Lipan
Stout Street 303-321-2533 – Live in – 3 year program – Adults 18 & up
The Haven (women) 303-761-7626 – 2 year program (see Peer I for men)
Share Colorado 303-428-0400 – Food share America – 16th ea/month – Distribution Day.
Guardian Angels Safety Patrol – 303-861-3078 – Volunteer Safety Patrol – downtown to deter crime. Provide Self Defense & CPR Training ($4.00)
See Lloyd – 2100 Vine St. (and 14th in Denver)
Families First 303-745-0327- Give referrals for help – parenting classes, etc.
Denver Rescue Mission – (303) 297-1815 –
4 Facilities: The Crossing, Lawrence Street Facility, Ministry Outreach Center & Harvest Farm
(303) 294-0157
1130 Park Ave W, Denver, CO
(303) 297-1815
3501 E 46th Ave, Denver, CO
(303) 377-1363
6090 Smith Rd, Denver, CO
Gemini Shelter – Lakewood – (303) 235-0630 – Age 11-17 – very short term/emergency – Self Referral Spots avail.
Denver Detox Center – (303) 424-7765
Victim Services 2000 – www.vs2000.org (303) 266-1421 – usually referral through Courts or emergency
Victim Outreach Info – 303-202-2196 – Advocates
The Kempe Foundation – Child Abuse Prevention & Treatment –www.kempecenter.org or call – 303-864-5300
Wings Foundation – (303)238-8660 – Support of Survivors of childhood sexual abuse
Family Tree – www.thefamilytree.org.
– Woman In Crisis (WIC) – 303-420-6752 (Domestic Violence Safehouse – 30 day emergency shelter with Doctor Clinic. They also know of 8-10 more safehouses.
– Victim’s Assistance – 303-420-0412
Action Parent & Teen Help Line (24 hours) 1-800-282-5660
Alcohol & Drug Hotline (24 hours) 1-800-821-4357
Alcohol and Drug Treatment Referral 1-800-454-8966
Ask-A-Nurse – Free Advice by phone 303-777-6877
Drug Enforcement Administration 303-705-7300
Jefferson County Public Health – Counseling Program 303-239-7162
Mile High Council Hot Line 1-800-850-9111
Mile High Council on Substance Abuse & Mental Health303-825-8113
www.milehighcouncil.org.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MAAD) 303-425-5905
Mile Hi Church – After Hours Emergency Help 303-231-8106
(ie. Someone is sick/dying – need help – encouragement)
Affordable Health Care: Mega Affordable Health Care – 1-800-306-5400
Children’s Safe Drinking Water – www.csdw.org – $1 buys 50 gal clean water