Substance Use
CHP supports community-centered planning to address the opioid epidemic and other substance use issues in the Pikes Peak region.
Coalition for Prevention Education, Addiction and Recovery
CPAR was established in 2016 as a network of stakeholders whose mission is to build a sustainable community of partnerships committed to preventing and reducing substance misuse by promoting a culture of wellness through education, prevention, treatment, and recovery support.
- CPAR convenes the following committees:
- Community Education
- Harm Reduction
- Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
- These committees are implementing strategies towards the following outcomes in the Pikes Peak Region:
- Increase the Number of People Experiencing Opioid Use Disorder in Recovery
- Increase Addiction Health Literacy
- Increase Availability of Treatment for Co-Occuring Disorders
- Reduce Negative Health Impacts of OUD
- CPAR's Strategy Maps
Opioid Abuse in El Paso County
From the El Paso County Coroner’s Office 2020 Annual Report:
- There was a 69% increase in the total number of opioid-related deaths (including accidents and suicides)
- 86% of the accidental opioid deaths were from heroin or fentanyl
- 8% of the medication used in an overdose was prescribed by the decedent's physician
Resources and Reports
- CO Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse
- CO Office of Behavioral Health Guide to Help Coloradoans Achieve Mental Wellness & Recovery
- CO: Opioid -Involved Deaths & Related Harms
- Facing the Opioid Crisis: El Paso County Needs Assessment Report
- El Paso County Opioid Profile
- Springs Recovery Connection Resource Website
Read More about Safe Disposal in El Paso County
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Getting rid of old or unused medications using a safe disposal box is the best way to ensure they won't be misused or stolen.
Click Here for Locations Recovery is Possible
Substance use disorder (SUD) can affect anyone regardless of race, gender, age or social class. With the support of community, friends, family and loved ones, and by recognizing and ending the stigma that comes along with addiction, recovery is possible. Explore these written stories from our neighbors who have fought addiction and found meaningful recovery and hope.
Providing support
If you are interested in supporting CHP’s mission to prevent misuse and promote recovery, please contact PJ Higgins, Project Manager, at pj.higgins@ppchp.org
