Links to coronavirus (COVID-19) resources
The Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention is compiling a list of links to resources that could help you or your organization manage your response to the COVID-19 coronavirus. While these links go to authoritative sources, be sure to check and see if there is any guidance from the support group, nonprofit, public health department, government agency, professional association, or any other organization you might be working with.
Although our offices have closed, the Consortium will continue to operate online. Please check our page for updates.
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Guidance about recent federal legislation (March 30)
The federal government has recently passed a series of bills intended to strengthen and support the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A comprehensive overview about the new policies (including what it means for hospitals and the health care system) can be found at the link below.
Office of Behavioral Health
The Colorado Department of Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health is the best source for information about how the coronavirus response is affecting organizations around the state. Use this form to sign up for email updates.
COVID-19 general information page
Additional COVID-19 Guidance and Resources for Behavioral Health Providers (March 19)
This message from OBH provides links with information about:
- Continuing Emergency Services
- Reminder on Facility Closures
- Updates on Using Telehealth During a State of Emergency
- Waiver of Face-to-Face Requirements for DUI, Criminal Justice and Children and Youth Mental Health Treatment Act Programs
- Contract Updates, including Emergency Funding Flexibility
- Additional Guidance from Managed Service Organizations and Administrative Services Organizations
- Using State Opioid Grant Dollars for COVID-19 Response
- CAC Clinical Training Program
COVID-19 Guidance for Behavioral Health Providers (March 12)
This message from OBH provides links with information about:
- State and Federal COVID-19 Resources
- OBH Guidance for Behavioral Health Facilities
- Additional Guidance for Opioid Treatment Programs
- Additional Guidance for Colorado Crisis Services in Dispatching Mobile Response
To ask OBH a question, use this online form.
Colorado Crisis Services
General information about Colorado’s response
Special hours for Colorado syringe access providers
Syringe Access Services During COVID-19 (Updated July 17, 2020)
Links from federal government agencies
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services homepage (with links to coronavirus information)
COVID-19: Potential Implications for Individuals with Substance Use Disorders (NIDA)
National Institutes of Health coronavirus page
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention coronavirus page