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Opioid Response Strategic Impact Grant Announcement

The Colorado Department of Law (DOL) announces that it is seeking applications from organizations working to combat the opioid epidemic in Colorado. The focus of this funding opportunity is to allocate Opioid Settlement Funds strategically across the state to generate implementable, far-reaching solutions to combat Colorado’s opioid crisis. 

Please review the Request For Applications (RFA) linked below for more information about the targeted areas of focus. Submit any questions related to the Impact Grant to procurement@coag.gov 

Complete applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. MST on March 8, 2024.  

Please go the Department of Law's Funding Opportunities Page to find the RFA (Request For Applications) and other application materials.

Take Note

New ASAM Criteria Framework for Correctional Settings and Reentry Public Comment 



The American Society for Addiction Medicine (ASAM) is seeking input from diverse stakeholders on the proposed framework for the Correctional Settings and Reentry Volume of the 4th Edition of the ASAM Criteria. Feedback received during the public comment period is instrumental in refining the framework used to guide development of the comprehensive standards and decision rules of the Correctional Settings and Reentry Volume. Feedback must be submitted through the online submission form to be considered. The public comment period is open until April 15th.  

Debunking Myths & Misinformation About Health First Colorado

Did you know...

Peer Support Professionals can work in a variety of settings and offer support in any area where a member with a behavioral health diagnosis is receiving care from a Health First Colorado provider. Peer Support Professionals are individuals who use their lived experience to help others. Lived experience may include, but is not limited to, lived experience of substance use disorder and/or homelessness.  

An article published by Center for Health Care Strategies discusses how “people experiencing homelessness and fighting addiction often feel isolated with no one to pick them up if they fall. Peer staff with lived experience can help provide a foundation to aid people on their journey to recovery.” 

Learn more about reimbursement for Peer Services on the HCPF Peer Services website. If you have questions, sign up for the HCPF’s monthly Peer Services Office Hours.

Other Things Happening in the SUD Space

Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention’s Annual Report 

The Consortium’s 2023 Annual Report is out and online. Read about the Consortium’s work in 2023, including both successes and challenges, as well as learn more about what is in store for 2024. You can read the report on the Consortium's website or download it as a PDF.  

ASAM's Stimulant Use Disorder Webinar Series 



Elevate your skills and gain the expertise to navigate the complexities of treating stimulant use disorders through ASAM’s webinar series, based on the ASAM and American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) Clinical Practice Guideline on the Management of Stimulant Use Disorder. Participants will learn how to integrate evidence based best practices into their daily clinical routines, foster improved patient outcomes, and advance addiction treatment practices. The target audience for this webinar includes physicians, advanced practice providers (i.e., nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants), and addiction educators. Register for the webinar series on the ASAM website.