YPR- Cortez, CO

07/31/2025

Know the signs of an opioid overdose — and don’t wait to act.
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If someone shows any of these symptoms, call 911 immediately and administer Naloxone if you have it. You could save their life.
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And if you’re worried about getting in trouble, Colorado’s Good Samaritan Law is intended to protect you. If you call, stay at the scene, and cooperate, the law could offer legal protection against drug possession charges.
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Learn more about the Good Samaritan Law and how it could protect you: https://linktr.ee/arapahoecountyco

Check out Connect Effect for more information about teen opioid use and prevention:
-> For teens: https://www.connecteffectco.org/youth
-> For parents: https://www.connecteffectco.org/parents

07/29/2025

Worried about what could happen if you call 911 during an overdose? Colorado’s Good Samaritan Law is intended to protect you.
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Whether you’ve used drugs, have paraphernalia, or are just a bystander, the law could offer you protection if you call for help, stay at the scene, and cooperate with first responders.
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Don’t let fear hold you back. Your call could be the reason someone lives.
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Want more information? Check out https://linktr.ee/arapahoecountyco to learn more about how the law could protect you.

And while you’re here, spread the word! Share this post to help others understand this law and how it could protect them.

07/22/2025

Saving a life is always the right move, and Colorado’s Good Samaritan Law is intended to protect you when you do.
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If you witness an overdose, be sure to call 911, stay at the scene, and cooperate with responders. The Good Samaritan Law could protect you from certain drug-related charges for helping in an emergency.
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Learn more about how to take action and how the law could protect you at https://linktr.ee/arapahoecountyco.

07/15/2025

Fake pills are everywhere, and many contain fentanyl — even if they look legit. Talking to a friend about the risks could save their life.
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And if someone does overdose, don’t panic. Calling 911, staying at the scene, administering naloxone if you have it, and cooperating could help. Colorado’s Good Samaritan Law is intended to protect you when you do.
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Learn more about the Good Samaritan Law and how it could protect you: https://linktr.ee/arapahoecountyco

Check out Connect Effect for more information about teen opioid use and prevention:
-> For teens: https://www.connecteffectco.org/youth
-> For parents: https://www.connecteffectco.org/parents

07/10/2025

If someone’s overdosing, calling 911 could save their life. Colorado’s Good Samaritan Law is intended to protect you for doing the right thing.
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This law could offer legal protection from drug possession charges if you call for help during an overdose, stay at the scene, and cooperate with first responders.
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Want more information? Check out https://linktr.ee/arapahoecountyco to learn more about how the law protects you.

And while you’re here, spread the word! Share this post to help others understand this law and how it could protect them.
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05/20/2025

04/02/2025

🚨 Urgent Call to Action 🚨

We’ve learned that a major restructuring of Health and Human Services is underway. While change is expected with any new administration, it’s concerning that this restructuring removes critical funding streams, programs, and agencies that support individuals in crisis on their path to independence.

✅ Investing in recovery works.

For every $1 spent on mental health and substance use disorder recovery, taxpayers save $4-$7 in healthcare, criminal justice, and lost productivity costs. It strengthens families, reduces healthcare strain, and builds a healthier, more engaged workforce.

📢 Take action!
Call your congressional members and cabinet officials and urge them to Invest in Recovery—because a healthy America starts with prioritizing mental health and substance use disorder recovery. 💙

Source: Recovery Research Institute - https://www.recoveryanswers.org/



Senator Mazie K. Hirono Senator Ted Cruz Lindsey Graham U.S. Senator Chris C***s Peter Welch Senator Adam Schiff Senator Cory Booker Senator Richard Blumenthal Senator Amy Klobuchar Senator Sheldon Whitehouse Ashley Moody Senator Katie Boyd Britt Senator Eric Schmitt Senator John Kennedy Senator Thom Tillis United States Senator Mike Lee John Cornyn Senator Dick Durbin

04/01/2025

Congress is deciding the future of addiction and mental health funding — and we need your voice.

Right now, funding that supports recovery services across the country is at risk. This includes the kinds of programs we lead at YPR: peer-led recovery support, youth outreach, access to naloxone and fentanyl test strips, and leadership opportunities for young people in recovery.

Cuts to this funding would directly impact the communities we serve.

We're joining our partners at Mobilize Recovery in urging Congress to:
- Protect existing funding for addiction and mental health recovery services
- Increase investments to meet the growing need
- Ensure no disruptions to SAMHSA grants during administrative changes
- Reject any proposed cuts in the FY26 budget

Take 2 minutes to contact your representatives and remind them: recovery saves lives, and it deserves full funding.

Act now — visit: https://shorturl.at/NICrL

03/28/2025

Investing in recovery is a proven economic and public health strategy that benefits us all. Every dollar spent on recovery saves taxpayers $4–$7 in healthcare, criminal justice, and lost productivity costs. It strengthens families, reduces healthcare strain, and builds a healthier, more engaged workforce.

Access to community-based self-help and mutual aid groups lowers rates of recurrence of use, boosts productivity, and empowers individuals to rebuild their lives. Dedicated government support for recovery isn’t just compassionate—it’s smart policy that drives economic growth and creates thriving communities.

Invest in recovery—it pays dividends.

Source: Recovery Research Institute

SAMHSA Robert F. Kennedy, Jr U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

12/24/2024

Hello all!!
I wanted to share with you our updated flyer for our All Recovery Meeting!

An All Recovery Meeting is a meeting any person in recovery, in addition to allies of those in recovery, can attend and find support at. This is a space where everyone, no matter what pathway, can come and lean on one another for support, empowerment, and compassion!

We meet at 30 N Beech St (In the food pantry) and our meetings are on the first Wednesday's from 6:00-7:00PM.
To stay up to date with our other events please text (574)475-3117
As always feel free to reach out if you have any questions!!
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