Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention

Affected Families and Friends Work Group
2021-10-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Online — contact info@corxconsortium.org for details
AFFECTED FAMILIES & FRIENDS WORK GROUP MEETING
Date/Time: Friday, October 15, 2021 from 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. via Zoom*
AGENDA
1. Introductions
2. Approval of September meeting minutes
3. Approval of current resource List
4. Guest presenter: Andrea Thomas, Executive Director of Voices for Awareness Foundation
5. Beyond the Numbers II
a. Recap & “Teaser” video updates: www.beyondthenumbersco.org
b. Promotion opportunities
i. promotion of Anonymous Sister
ii. Denver Film Society – 2022 (“Coming Clean” feature?)
c. Tracking distribution & views
6. Speakers bureau and training workshops
a. Recap – August 6th workshop
b. Safe Rx presentation moved to September 20th Next one in January – exploring whether it would be virtual or in-person
c. Future workshops/opportunities
d. Pueblo SURE group?
7. Member announcements
8. Adjournment/next meeting – Friday, November 19th 12:00-1:00pm

Recovery Work Group
2021-10-12 16:30 - 18:00 | Online — contact info@corxconsortium.org for details
AGENDA
1. Group Introductions and Norms
2. Work Group Business Items:
a. Approval of September meeting minutes
b. ED-RSS Update
3. Public Relations:
a. Recovery Month
b. One-pager
c. Embark Recovery Posters
d. Facebook Content Calendar
4. RCO/ROSC Support
5. Data
6. Professionalization of the Field
a. Session during the Consortium’s Annual Meeting: “Advancing the Profession of the Peer Support Workforce” – 8:30am-9:45am October 28th
7. Funding Announcements/Updates
a. RCO Grant – (SB21-137 and 202 $) going through MSOs.
i. Signal: Proposals due 10/12/21 https://signalbhn.org/proposals/?mc_cid=15afc4814d&mc_eid=5c2f022f77
ii. West Slope Casa – Not out yet
8. Guest & Member Announcements/Updates:
a. Consortium Announcements/Updates
i. Annual Meeting (virtual) October 28, 2021 – 8:15-12:15 p.m.
ii. Grant writing assistance
b. Employment opportunities
i. Job #4983 – OBHS Peer Recovery Coach – Grant Funded
ii. Forensic Peer – City & County of Denver
c. Peer Recovery Center of Excellence: https://peerrecoverynow.org
i. Increasing Accessibility with Translation and Interpretation Services Toolkit
d. Other
9. Adjournment/Next Meeting: November 9, 2021 (4:30-6:00 p.m.)

Benzodiazepine Work Group
2021-10-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Online — contact info@corxconsortium.org for details
BENZODIAZEPINE ACTION WORK GROUP MEETING
Date/Time: Tuesday, October 5, 2021 from Noon – 1:00 p.m. via Zoom*
AGENDA:

Introductions (in Chat)
Approval of previous meeting minutes
Annual meeting
Subcommittee updates
Adjournment/next meeting date: November 2, 2021 from Noon – 1 p.m.

Colorado Springs Recovery Rally
2021-09-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Acacia Park (Colorado Springs), 115 E. Platte Ave., Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those in recovery, just as we celebrate improvements made by those who are managing other health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and heart disease.
Each September, Recovery Month works to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the emergence of a strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and community members across the nation who make recovery in all its forms possible.
This year in Colorado Springs, the Recovery Rally will take place on Saturday, Sept. 25 at Acacia Park in downtown Colorado Springs from 9 a.m. to noon.
There will be music, recovery stories, fun, fellowship, and access to resources.
Attendance is free- You can register here to get a display table to promote your services.

Treatment Work Group
2021-09-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Online — contact info@corxconsortium.org for details
TREATMENT WORK GROUP MEETING
Date/Time: Thursday, September 23, 2021 from Noon – 1:00 p.m. via Zoom*

AGENDA

Roll call & introductions
Approval of July 2021 meeting minutes
Co-Chair updates: Angela Bonaguidi, LCSW, LAC, MAC & Steve Young, MD
Feature Topic: Treating Benzodiazepine Injury Syndrome

D Foster – Producer, Benzo Free Podcast
Dr. Zoran Vukadinovic – CU-ARTS Medical Director

Work group member announcements/discussion
Consortium announcements:

Consortium Annual Meeting – October 28, 2021
Provider Education Symposium – October 29, 2021 – 4th Wave of the Opioid Epidemic, Culturally-competent care, Fentanyl, and Harm Reduction
Grant-writing support available for non-profits/non-governmental entities – priority given to agencies serving rural and/or marginalized communities

Other resources/information

Adjournment and next meeting: Thursday, December 2, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Rally for RecoverWE (Denver)
2021-09-18 12:00 | Colorado State Capitol, East Side, 200 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Advocates for Recovery Colorado will host the 20th annual Rally for Recovery at the east side of the State Capitol in Denver. The event will provide an opportunity to celebrate recovery in Colorado and beyond! Come celebrate with friends and family and enjoy music and food.

Affected Families and Friends Work Group
2021-09-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Online — contact info@corxconsortium.org for details
AFFECTED FAMILIES & FRIENDS WORK GROUP MEETING
Friday, Sept. 17, from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. by Zoom
AGENDA
1. Introductions
2. Approval of July meeting minutes
3. Approval of current Resource List
4. Beyond the Numbers II
a. Recap & “Teaser” video updates
b. Promotion opportunities
i. Denver Film Society – 2022 (“Coming Clean” feature)
ii. S.AF.E, DHS/OBH
c. Tracking distribution & views
5. Speakers bureau & training workshops
a. Recap – workshop 8/6,
b. Safe Rx presentation moved to September 20th
c. Future workshops/opportunities
6. Exhibit table materials
7. Member announcements
8. Adjournment/next meeting – Friday, October 15th from 12:00 – 1:00pm
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Provider Education Work Group
2021-09-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Online — contact info@corxconsortium.org for details
PROVIDER EDUCATION WORK GROUP MEETING
Date/Time: Thursday, September 16, 2021 from Noon to 1:00 p.m. via Zoom
AGENDA:
1. Introductions
2. Approval of minutes
3. Updates
a. Projects
i. Trauma Informed Care curriculum
b. Legislation
c. Work group members
4. October symposium
5. Adjournment/next meeting: November 18, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.
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Public Awareness Work Group
2021-09-15 13:00 - 14:30 | Online — contact info@corxconsortium.org for details
PUBLIC AWARENESS WORK GROUP MEETING
Wednesday, September 15, 2021 from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. via Zoom*
AGENDA:

Introductions
Approval of prior meeting minutes
RTI Final Report
Budget discussion
Announcements/other
Adjournment/next meeting date: November 17, 2021 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

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Recovery Work Group
2021-09-14 16:30 - 18:00 | Online — contact info@corxconsortium.org for details
AGENDA
1. Work Group Introductions and Norms
2. Work Group Business Items:
a. Approval of August meeting minutes
b. ED-RSS Update
3. Public Relations:
a. Recovery Month
b. One-pager
c. Embark Recovery Posters
d. Facebook Content Calendar
4. RCO/ROSC Support
5. Data:
a. BRFSS Update
b. RecoveryLink™
6. Professionalization of the Field
a. Rural Peer Recovery Support Conference re-cap
b. Session during the Consortium’s Annual Meeting: “Advancing the Profession of the Peer Support Workforce” – October 28th 8:30–9:45 a.m.
7. Funding Announcements/Updates
a. RCO Grant – (SB21-137 and 202 $) going through MSOs.
i. Signal: Proposals due 10/12/21 https://signalbhn.org/proposals/?mc_cid=15afc4814d&mc_eid=5c2f022f77
ii. West Slope Casa –
iii. Mental Health Partners –
iv. Diversus RFP – opened and closed
8. Guest & Member Announcements/Updates:
9. Consortium announcements/updates
a. Annual Meeting (virtual) October 28, 2021 – 8:00-1:00ish
b. Grant writing assistance
c. ARPA Proposal
10. Employment opportunities
a. Job #4983 – OBHS Peer Recovery Coach – Grant Funded
11. Other
12. Adjournment/next meeting: October 12, 2021 from 4:30–6:00 p.m.
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Harm Reduction Work Group
2021-09-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Online — contact info@corxconsortium.org for details
AGENDA:

Introductions (add to chat)
Approval of prior meeting minutes
Your Words Have Power—overview of stigma presentations from Barbara Jackson
Provider education symposium discussion questions for HR panel
Member/community updates
Recap of Overdose Awareness Day activities
Legislative updates, including strategic planning for ARPA funds
Adjournment/next meeting date: November 9, 2021 from 1-2 p.m.

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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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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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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