Substance Use
CHP supports community-centered planning to address the opioid epidemic and other substance use issues in the Pikes Peak region.
CPAR
Coalition for Prevention, Addiction Education and Recovery
CPAR was established in 2016 as a coalition 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
In 2019 our community:
- Experienced the 3rd highest number of opioid overdose deaths statewide.
- Experienced the 2nd highest number of opioid overdose Emergency Department admissions.
- Led the state in opioid prescriptions filled by residents.
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
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.
General partners
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
