LADDERS
The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) Office of Behavioral Health is a state agency managing, opioid response resources and coordinating with other state agencies. The Office of Behavioral Health LADDERS webpage provides links to resources for substance abuse, mental health, crisis services, prevention and insurance.
Opioid Treatment Program Providers
What is Medication Assisted Treatment?
Opioid Treatment Program Providers can provide opioid replacement therapies including methadone, buprenorphine (suboxone) and naltrexone along with group and individual therapy.
Funding
Managed Service Organization
Contact your regional Managed Service Organization (MSO) to access grant funded opioid response resources.
MSO'S can provide:
- Naloxone kits (nasal spray- brand name >Narcan) for opioid overdose reversal
- Access to Opioid Treatment Program Providers in your area
Community Corrections Clients
The Office of Community Corrections provides Correctional Treatment Funds to pay for substance abuse treatment for the majority of Community Corrections clients. Additional funding sources are listed below.
Non-Community Corrections clients
If an individual is covered by Medicaid, contact your Regional Accountable Entity (RAE) to access opioid resources.
If an individual does not have insurance, contact your regional Managed Service Organization(MSO) to access grant funded opioid, prevention, treatment and recovery, resources, Opioid treatment based on eligibility (300% of the federal poverty level for a individual).
Other Resources:
Overdose Support Tool
OpiRescue App (downloadable overdose support tool for Android and Apple phones)
Training
Medical providers who want to obtain their DEA X waiver to prescribe MAT, contact Practice Innovation Opioid Management Program
Family support services
For friends and relatives of people with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) contact jessica.triplett@state.co.us to find resources and classes near you
Grant initiatives
Office of Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health Adult Programs and Services
Behavioral Health for Children & Families
Email: cdhs_obhfeedback@state.co.us
Phone: 303.866.7400 or 303.866.7524.