Behavioral Health Administration
The state of Colorado received the first State Opioid Response Grant in September 2018 and since then has received over $100 million in federal funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The SOR Grant is used to help Coloradans receive services related to opioid use disorder. Currently, the third round of funding will continue through September 2027.
SOR Goals
- Providing Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) to 1,200 underinsured/uninsured individuals
- Implementing three mobile medication units in treatment deserts and admit 50 clients for MOUD treatment through them
- Expanding access to MOUD to all jails participating in the Jail Based Behavioral Services program
- Refering 2,666 individuals to treatment options and 800 individuals to recovery options
- Providing 300 peer-based services at Recovery Community Organizations
- Providing 800 family services to affected friends and family members
The Evaluation Center
The Evaluation Center at the University of Colorado Denver serves as the external evaluation partner to the Behavioral Health Administration for the SOR Grant. The Evaluation Center also provides technical assistance to Behavioral Health Administration Service Organizations and SOR-funded providers funded by the SOR grant.
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Call 844-493-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 38255 to speak to a trained counselor.
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Contact The Evaluation Center at the University of Colorado Denver