Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Work Group
2021-07-08 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Denver) | Online — contact info@corxconsortium.org for details
AGENDA:

Introductions
Approval of minutes
PDMP legislation
PDMP audit
PDMP Annual Report
Announcements
Adjournment/next meeting – September 9, 2021

Safe Disposal Work Group
2021-07-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Online — contact info@corxconsortium.org for details
AGENDA:

Introductions
Approval of meeting minutes
Updates:

Medication Take-Back Program
Sharps Collection Program
Program Promotion
Consortium

Other Items
Adjournment/next meeting date: September 14, 2021

5-11-21 Safe Disposal Work Group Meeting Minutes

Harm Reduction Work Group
2021-07-13 13:00 - 14:00

Recovery Work Group
2021-07-13 16:30 - 18:00 | Online — contact info@corxconsortium.org for details

Criminal Justice Response Work Group
2021-07-14 11:00 - 12:00

Provider Education Work Group
2021-07-15 12:00 - 13:00
AGENDA:

Introductions
Approval of minutes
Updates

Projects
Legislation
Work group members

October symposium
Adjournment/next meeting (September 16, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.)

Public Awareness Work Group
2021-07-21 13:00 - 14:30 | Online — contact info@corxconsortium.org for details
5-19-21 Public Awareness Work Group Meeting Minutes

Treatment Work Group
2021-07-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Online — contact info@corxconsortium.org for details

Affected Families and Friends Work Group
2021-07-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Online — contact info@corxconsortium.org for details

Recovery Work Group
2021-08-10 16:30 - 18:00 | Online — contact info@corxconsortium.org for details
RECOVERY WORK GROUP MEETING
AGENDA

1. Work Group Introductions
2. Work Group Business Items:
a. Approval of July meeting minutes.
b. ED-RSS Update
a. Swedish
b. Year Two Evaluation Report from The Evaluation Center
c. BRFSS Update
3. RCO Organizing – how can our work group help with this?
4. Public Relations:
a. One-pager adoption – up on our website – take it and run with it!
b. Embark Recovery Posters are in! Who can pick up/take/post/etc.?
c. Facebook Content Calendar – Adopt and assign
5. ROSC – Updates/Ideas?
6. Funding Announcements/Updates
a. RCO Grant – (SB21-137) going through MSOs.
i. Diversus RFP – opened and closed
ii. Signal – Kristy Jordan
iii. West Slope Casa –
iv. Mental Health Partners –
7. Guest & Member Announcements/Updates:
a. International Overdose Awareness Day Events
i. Rockies Game & Sober Tailgate at The Phoenix 8/22
b. Recovery Month Events
c. Consortium Announcements/Updates
i. August is Naloxone Month!
ii. Grant writing assistance
d. Employment opportunities
e. Other
8. Adjournment/Next Meeting: September 14, 2021 (4:30-6:00 p.m.)

Fort Collins
2021-08-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Edora Park (Fort Collins), 1420 E. Stuart St., Fort Collins, CO, United States
You can help end overdose deaths in Colorado! Please join North Colorado Health Alliance and the Northern Colorado Harm Reduction Alliance in supporting our 4th Annual Overdose Awareness Day events. Enjoy: Breakfast burritos and coffee, remembrance activities, yoga, lawn games, speakers, Naloxone training, vendor booths, massages and more!
This event is FREE to all who attend. Food and activities are first come, first serve. Registration is not required.
This is one of three events scheduled for Estes Park, Fort Collins, and Greeley.

Estes Park
2021-08-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Estes Park Marina Shelter, 1798 Big Thompson Ave. #1764, Estes Park, CO, United States

Sober Supported Tailgate Brunch
2021-08-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Phoenix Multisport (Denver), 2233 Champa St., Denver, CO, United States
Overdose deaths are preventable. Join us as we raise awareness, remember those we have lost, celebrate those who have won the battle and support those still fighting. This is a free event with food, a naloxone training and giveaway, games, music, fellowship and fun. Guests include Senator Brittney Pettersen and Charlie Monfort, owner of the Colorado Rockies. Everyone is welcome.
For discounted tickets to the game and to sit in a sober sections please visit. https://www.soberafe.com/
Brought to you by Tri-County Overdose Prevention Partnership, Signal Behavioral Health, Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention, Sober AF Entertainment and The Phoenix.

Colorado International Overdose Awareness Day Virtual 5K (8/22-8/31)
2021-08-22 17:00 | Virtual Event, CO, United States
Join Colorado’s first virtual International Overdose Awareness Day 5K. Participants can run, walk, bike, hike, or move in any way that suits them anytime between Sunday, Aug. 22 and Aug. 31 (Overdose Awareness Day), wherever is convenient for them. Sign up is free, and participants will have the option to donate to local organizations that are combating stigma around substance use.

Pueblo
2021-08-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Blo Black Gallery (Pueblo), 131 Springs St., Pueblo, CO, United States
The Southern Colorado Harm Reduction Association is hosting a night of remembrance to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day. An Ofrenda will be prepared to receive memorial photos and offerings for those lost to fatal overdoses. Community resources, music, and AcuDetox ear acupuncture will be available. This event is open to all.

Naloxone Champions: Digital Success Stories of Reversing Opioid Overdoses
2021-08-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Fainting Goat Pub (Denver), 846 Broadway, Denver, CO, United States
Join a free community screening of short videos about drug overdoses reversed by using naloxone (Narcan). The screening includes free food and non-alcoholic beverages, an audience discussion and a brief survey. Masks are required at the screening due to COVID-19.

Saguache Save a Life
2021-08-28 12:00 - 18:00 | Otto Mears Park (Saguache), 702 Pitkin Ave., Saguache, CO, United States
The San Luis Valley Area Health Education Center (SLV AHEC) will offer free naloxone and trainings at the Saguache Pow Wow on Saturday, Aug. 28, the first day of the pow wow.

Greeley
2021-08-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Island Grove East Shelter (Greeley), 501 N. 14th Ave., Greeley, CO, United States

Monte Vista (San Luis Valley)
2021-08-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Top Value Market (Monte Vista), 222 Solar Ave., Monte Vista, CO, United States
This event is organized by the San Luis Valley Area Health Education Center.

Alamosa (San Luis Valley)
2021-08-30 16:00 - 18:00 | City Market (Alamosa), 131 Market St., Alamosa, CO, United States
The San Luis Valley Area Health Education Center will provide free naloxone and information.

International Overdose Awareness Day
2021-08-31 | Various locations statewide

Grand Junction (Mesa County)
2021-08-31 08:00 - 19:00 | Lincoln Park (Grand Junction), 12th Street and Gunnison Avenue, Grand Junction, CO, United States
Organizers will commemorate those lost to overdoses with flags at Lincoln Park. Resource bags are available at Lincoln Park from 8 to 10 a.m., CMU from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Lincoln Park from 4 to 7 p.m.

Denver (HRAC)
2021-08-31 13:30 - 15:30 | Harm Reduction Action Center (Denver), 112 E. 8th Ave., Denver, Colorado
Join the Harm Reduction Action Center participants, staff, and community partners for a time of mourning and overdose prevention education. Tuesday, August 31 from 1:30-3:30 outside of the HRAC. There will be narcan trainings, fentanyl testing strip trainings, ruckus raising, and a memorial.
Our event partners are below … and we are still adding folks:
Denver Health, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Vivent Health, STAR van, Second Chance Center, Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition, Addiction Research Treatment Services (ARTS), Serenity, Stout Street Foundation, Magnolia Medical, Project Safe, GRASP (Grief Recovery After Substance Passing), Healthier Colorado, Positive Women’s Network – Colorado, Healthier Colorado, Denver Homeless Out Loud, Colorado Department of Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health, and Colorado Organizations Responding to AIDS (CORA), to name a few.

Craig
2021-08-31 16:00 - 18:00 | Craig City Park, 605 Washington St., Craig, CO, United States
Help us bring awareness to International Overdose Awareness Day by celebrating those we’ve lost, those we’ve saved and those who have been affected by overdose.
Clean and Sober Craig events build community through recovery with social activities based on clean and sober fun. Whether you’re in recovery or sober curious, our events are for everyone.
For more information, contact Erik Plate.

Roaring Fork Valley
2021-08-31 17:00 - 19:00 | Crown Mountain Park (El Jebel), 501 Eagle County Drive, El Jebel, CO, United States
5:00-5:30
Welcome/Booths/Live Music
5:30-6:00
Speakers
6:00-6:10
Narcan Training
High Rockies Harm Reduction
6:15
Honor Walk in remembrance of those we have lost and acknowledge the grief of loved ones.
6:45-7:00
Booths/Live Music
Event Organizer
Aperture of Hope, LLC
cath@apertureofhope.com

Colorado Springs (CPAR)
2021-08-31 18:00 - 19:30 | Colorado Springs City Hall, 107 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO, United States
The community will be gathering at City Hall (107 N. Nevada Ave.) on the evening of August 31st at 6 pm to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day.
The evening’s program will offer a space for remembering those who have passed and coming together for those that have been left behind. In addition, the evening will include speakers, a Narcan training, and conclude with a candlelight vigil. Join us to celebrate the 186 lives lost to overdose this past year, and every member of our community that has lost their lives to substance use.

National Recovery Month begins
2021-09-01 00:00 - 23:30 | CO

Criminal Justice Work Group
2021-09-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Online — contact info@corxconsortium.org for details

Mesa County Recovery Rally
2021-09-11 13:00 - 22:00 | Lincoln Park (Grand Junction), 12th Street and Gunnison Avenue, Grand Junction, CO, United States
Celebrate and support those in recovery at this event featuring speakers, food, games, movies, and more. Sponsored by Peer 180. For more information, contact GrandJunctionRecovery@gmail.com.

Safe Disposal Work Group
2021-09-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Online — contact info@corxconsortium.org for details
SAFE DISPOSAL WORK GROUP MEETING
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 from 10-11:30 a.m. via Zoom*
AGENDA:

Introductions
Approval of prior meeting minutes
Medication Take-Back Program updates
Sharps Collection Program Development updates
Program Promotion updates
Consortium updates
Other Items
Adjournment and next meeting date: November 9, 2021 from 10 – 11:30 a.m.

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