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
- Click Here for 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.
Facing the Opioid Crisis:
El Paso County Needs Assessment Report
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
