Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention

Public Awareness Work Group
2022-03-16 13:00 - 14:30, 2021-11-17 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Denver) | Online — contact info@corxconsortium.org for details

Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Work Group
2022-03-10 15:30 - 16:30 | https://ucdenver.zoom.us/j/94571382156, CO
PDMP WORK GROUP MEETING
Date/Time: Thursday, March 10, 2022 from 3:30–4:30 p.m. via Zoom
AGENDA:

Introductions
Approval of prior meeting minutes
PDMP Annual Report – Finalized questions
Announcements
Adjournment/next meeting – May 12, 2022 from 3:30 – 4:40 p.m.

Recovery Work Group
2022-03-08 16:30 - 18:00 | https://ucdenver.zoom.us/j/94571382156, CO
Recovery Work Group Meeting
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 8, 2022 from 4:30–6:00 p.m. via Zoom
AGENDA
1. Work group introductions and norms
2. Work group business items:
a. Approval of January meeting minutes
b. ED-RSS update
3. Public relations
a. Who wants to contribute to the Facebook page?
b. Other ideas for how to boost PR?
4. RCO/ROSC support
a. Recovery-Ready Workplace Toolkit development
5. Data – Recommendations for OBH in tracking recovery-related data
a. Proposal to OBH for SOR carry-over funds: Recovery Data Needs Assessment
“In 2019, the Colorado Health Institute’s recovery resource landscape and gap analysis identified a need for standardized data systems to collect recovery-related data to inform funding and support services. With many existing recovery data platforms available, research is needed as to which platforms could effectively track recovery capital metrics and provide useful analysis of those metrics in Colorado’s unique care continuum.”
– What do we want this “comparative analysis” to show us?
6. Formalization of the field –
a. Colorado Peer & Family Specialist testing/application/renewal fees will soon be reimbursed through OBH (through 9/22)!! Eligible if receipts are dated from September 2019 later – you can contact Victor King with questions: vking@mhpcolorado.org
b. Funding to host 2-3 Regional conferences – Consider at least one virtual – Need planning committee
c. Employer guide to the peer professional – role, scope, benefit to the organization. What a peer professional is, what they are not. Need subcommittee to finalize this.
7. Funding announcements/updates –
a. The Colorado Health Foundation: Supporting Recovery Through Non-clinical Programs: Deadlines are February 15 and June 15. https://coloradohealth.org/funding-opportunities/funding-opportunity-supporting-coloradans-recovery-through-non-clinical?utm_campaign=fyi_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
8. Consortium announcements/updates
a. Jen Place – needs panel presenter with workplace-supported recovery story for August 31st (IOAD) – reach out to Jen if interested: jennifer.place@cuanschutz.edu
9. Guest and member announcements/updates
a. CCAR – Multiple Pathways of Recovery Conference, May 11-13, Cheyenne Mountain Resort, Colorado Springs
b. Western Slope Regional Peer Professional Conference – August
10. Adjournment/Next Meeting: April 12, 2022, from 4:30-6:00 p.m.

Harm Reduction Work Group
2022-03-08 13:00 - 14:00 | https://ucdenver.zoom.us/j/94571382156, CO
HARM REDUCTION WORK GROUP MEETING
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 8, 2022 from 1–2:00 p.m. by Zoom
Please note: The March meeting will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. rather than 1 to 2:30 p.m.
AGENDA:

Introductions
Approval of prior meeting minutes
Interim Study Committee updates with interactive brainstorming activity (Sam Bourdon)
Fentanyl Public Awareness (Susanna Cooper, Michael Davidson)
Other member and program updates
Adjournment/next meeting date: May 10, 2022 from 1-2:30 p.m.

Safe Disposal Work Group -- cancelled
2022-03-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Online — contact info@corxconsortium.org for details
The meeting has been cancelled. An email update will be sent to members.

Benzodiazepine Action Work Group
2022-03-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-01-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Online — contact info@corxconsortium.org for details

Affected Families and Friends Work Group
2022-02-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Online — contact info@corxconsortium.org for details

Treatment Work Group
2022-01-27 12:00 - 13:00 | https://ucdenver.zoom.us/j/94571382156, CO

Affected Families and Friends Work Group
2022-01-21 12:00 - 13:00 | https://ucdenver.zoom.us/j/94571382156, CO

Provider Education Work Group
2022-01-20 12:00 - 13:00 | https://ucdenver.zoom.us/j/94571382156, CO

Public Awareness Work Group
2022-01-19 13:00 - 14:30 | https://ucdenver.zoom.us/j/94571382156, CO

Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Work Group
2022-01-13 15:30 - 16:30 | https://ucdenver.zoom.us/j/94571382156, CO

Criminal Justice Work Group -- cancelled
2022-01-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Online — contact info@corxconsortium.org for details

Recovery Work Group
2022-01-11 16:30 - 18:00 | https://ucdenver.zoom.us/j/94571382156, CO
AGENDA
1. Work Group Introductions and Norms
2. Work Group Business Items:
a. Approval of December meeting minutes
b. ED-RSS Update
3. Public Relations
4. RCO/ROSC Support
a. Recovery-ready Workplace Toolkit development
5. Data – Tracking Recovery-related Data Proposal in to OBH to fund researching this
6. Developing the Profession
a. Regional conferences
b. Employer guidance – Subcommittee?
7. Funding Announcements/Updates
a. SAMHSA grant for harm reduction
b. HRSA Implementation Grant
8. Guest & Member Announcements/Updates
9. Adjournment/Next Meeting: February 8, 2022 from 4:30-6:00 p.m.

Harm Reduction Work Group
2022-01-11 13:00 - 14:30 | https://ucdenver.zoom.us/j/94571382156, CO
AGENDA:

Introductions (add to chat)
Approval of prior meeting minutes
SAMHSA harm reduction grant funding overview and Q&A (1 hour)
Syringe access on MAT mobile units (15 minutes)
Public awareness updates (5 minutes)
Member updates (10 minutes)
Adjournment/next meeting date: March 8, 2022 from 1-2:30 p.m.

Safe Disposal Work Group - cancelled
2022-01-11 10:00 - 11:30 | https://ucdenver.zoom.us/j/94571382156, CO

Benzodiazepine Action Work Group -- cancelled
2021-12-07 12:00 - 13:00 | CO

Treatment Work Group
2021-12-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Online — contact info@corxconsortium.org for details
TREATMENT WORK GROUP MEETING
Date/Time: Thursday, December 2, 2021 from Noon – 1:00 p.m. via Zoom*
AGENDA
1. Roll call & introductions
2. Approval of September 2021 meeting minutes
3. Co-Chair updates: Angela Bonaguidi, LCSW, LAC, MAC & Steve Young, MD
4. Feature Topic: Methadone: What you need to know:
a. Ryan Mueller – OBH State Opioid Treatment Authority, CSL Rules Review
b. Steve Young, MD – Medical Director, Colorado Treatment Services, Methadone as cornerstone of MOUD
c. Angela Bonaguidi, LCSW, LAC, MAC – Director, CU Addiction Research and Treatment Services (ARTS), CO OTP CI Review
5. Work group member announcements/discussion
6. Consortium announcements:
a. Grant writing support available for non-profits/non-government entities in all areas of Colorado working in opioid treatment space.
7. Other Resources/information
8. Adjournment/next meeting: Thursday, January 27, 2022 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Thanksgiving
2021-11-25 | CO

Affected Families and Friends Work Group
2021-11-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Online — contact info@corxconsortium.org for details
AFFECTED FAMILIES & FRIENDS WORK GROUP MEETING
Date/Time: Friday, November 19, 2021 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. via Zoom*
AGENDA
1. Introductions
2. Approval of October meeting minutes
3. Approval of current Resource List
4. Discussion of “Anonymous Sister” film screening and panel discussion
a. Possibility of film returning to Sie Center later this year or early next
b. Continue dialog with Jamie Boyd, director, and Eliza Licht, promotions
5. Beyond the Numbers
a. Recap & “Teaser” video updates: www.beyondthenumbersco.org
b. Promotion opportunities
i. Denver Film Society – 2022 (“Coming Clean” feature?)
ii. Concerts, sporting, other youth friendly events—possible teamwork with Public Awareness Work Group, Sober AF Entertainment?
iii. Need contacts with concert promoters
c. Tracking distribution and views
6. Speakers bureau & training workshops
a. Next one in January – exploring whether it would be virtual or in-person
b. Future workshops/opportunities
c. Pueblo SURE group?
7. Member announcements
8. Adjournment/next meeting – Friday, December 17th 12:00-1:00pm

Provider Education Work Group
2021-11-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Online — contact info@corxconsortium.org for details
PROVIDER EDUCATION WORK GROUP MEETING
Date/Time: Thursday, November 18, 2021 from Noon to 1:00 p.m. via Zoom*
AGENDA:

Introductions
Approval of July meeting minutes
Education symposium/annual meeting feedback: Susanna Cooper
January buprenorphine microdosing panel event: Josh Blum
Education modules’ update and evaluation: Susanna Cooper
HOMER study update: Linda Zittleman
Next year’s annual meeting – Consortium/Colorado Pain Society event: Josh Blum
Check-ins
Adjournment/next meeting: January 20, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Work Group
2021-11-11 15:30 - 16:30 | Online — contact info@corxconsortium.org for details

Criminal Justice Response Work Group
2021-11-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Online — contact info@corxconsortium.org for details

Recovery Work Group
2021-11-09 16:30 - 18:00 | Online — contact info@corxconsortium.org for details
AGENDA (download PDF)
1. Work Group Introductions and Norms
2. Work Group Business Items:
a. Approval of October meeting minutes
b. Emergency Department Recovery Support Specialist (ED-RSS) Update
c. Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey (BRFSS) Update
3. Guest Presentation – Saman Rouhani, PEW Charitable Trust
4. Work Group Priority Area Updates
a. Public Relations:
i. One-pager
ii. Social Media
b. RCO/ROSC Support
c. Data:
d. Professionalization of the Field:
i. What we gathered during the Consortium’s Annual Meeting: “Advancing the Profession of the Peer Support Workforce” breakout.
5. Funding Announcements/Updates
a. Rural Communities Opioid Response Programs – Applications due January 13th. More information: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=334413 with 90-minute webinar for applicants on Wednesday, November 10th at 10:30 am.
6. Guest & Member Announcements/Updates:
a. Consortium Announcements/Updates
i. Grant writing assistance – expanding to urban agencies
b. Resources:
i. Mountain Plains ATTC: Digital Peer Support Sessions: https://mtplainsattc.org/courses/digital-peer-support-reg-8-5-1/
c. Employment opportunities
d. Peer Recovery Center of Excellence: https://peerrecoverynow.org
i. Increasing Accessibility with Translation & Interpretation Services Toolkit
e. Other
6. Adjournment/Next Meeting: December 14, 2021 (4:30-6:00 p.m.)

Harm Reduction Work Group
2021-11-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Online — contact info@corxconsortium.org for details
HARM REDUCTION WORK GROUP MEETING
Date/Time: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 from 1–2:30 p.m. by Zoom*
AGENDA

Introductions (add to chat)
Approval of prior meeting minutes
Presentation: RAS-Col Solving SUD Together
Policy discussion: Pew Charitable Trust
Feedback – October 29th fentanyl symposium
Member updates
Adjournment/next meeting date: January 11, 2022 from 1-2:30 p.m.

Minutes from last meeting

Safe Disposal Work Group
2021-11-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Online — contact info@corxconsortium.org for details
SAFE DISPOSAL WORK GROUP MEETING
Date/Time: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 from 10-11:30 a.m. via Zoom*
AGENDA:

Introductions
Approval of prior meeting minutes
Updates:

Medication Take-Back Program
Sharps Collection Program development
Program Promotion
Consortium

SAFE Project – Deterra Pouch Discussion: Sarah Werner
Other items
Adjournment and next meeting date: January 11, 2022

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Benzodiazepine Action Work Group
2021-11-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Online — contact info@corxconsortium.org for details
BENZODIAZEPINE ACTION WORK GROUP MEETING
Date/Time: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 from Noon – 1:00 p.m. via Zoom*
AGENDA:

Introductions
Approval of previous meeting minutes
Recap annual meeting breakout—any feedback or comments?
Guidance documents
ARPA funding for peer support curriculum update: approved pending financial review
Benzodiazepine provider education curriculum with HB1276 funds
Steering committee updates
Discuss new sub-committees

Peer support curriculum
Provider education curriculum
Public Awareness campaign

Adjournment/next meeting date: December 7, 2021 from Noon – 1 p.m.

Virtual Symposium: Fentanyl in Colorado and the U.S.
2021-10-29 08:30 - 15:30 | Online — contact info@corxconsortium.org for details
A full day symposium for healthcare providers, public health professionals, community coalitions, harm reductionists, law enforcement, and others.
For more information, visit the symposium’s website.
Register here.
Contact: Susanna.Cooper@CUAnschutz.edu
