Colorado's Opioid Response
2020 Recap
During this past year, we saw hardship and tragedy on a historic scale—but we also saw hope and resilience as so many of you continued to address the opioid crisis, even when in-person meetings were not always possible. We appreciate you and applaud all of the effortsmade throughout Colorado.

The Attorney General's Opioid Response Unit partnered with the Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention to offer recovery trainings to faith organizations.

We are working with local governments around the state to determine existing services, any gaps in services and to build relationships. We had over 580 meetings (mostly virtual) with stakeholders around the state. We reached out to the following:
Is there someone in your community that we should connect with? If so, please contact Heidi Williams and she will reach out!
Announcements
Colorado Attorney General, DEA task force dismantle major drug trafficking ring

Seized more than 77,000 counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl that flooded the Metro area during the pandemic.
We're Hiring!

For those passionate about addressing the opioid crisis, and looking for an opportunity to serve the public, here's a unique position--helping us support organizations providing treatment, recovery, and education & prevention services. Take a look and please spread the word.
Contact Heidi Williams with questions, concerns and for opportunities to get involved!


What Can You Do Now?
Check out this website for some ways to "protect yourself, your family and your community from the opioid epidemic".


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Upcoming Event
Save the date - Saturday - 4/24/21
News
Drug Overdose deaths surged in Colorado in 2020
Roughly 85% of people who overdosed were NOT experiencing homelessness and approximately 65% of people died from drug overdose in a home.

While the CDC doesn't track overdose deaths by race, a growing body of research suggests Black Americans have suffered the heaviest toll.

The number of people who died of fentanyl overdoses in Denver jumped to 119 last year, up from 17 just two years before.


Resources
For more information, please email Heidi Williams or call 303-819-9722