Rural Peer Conference - AFRC Staff will be presenting
The Colorado Rural Peer Conference is set to return in 2025 with an incredible lineup of workshops, speakers, and networking opportunities.
Wednesday, July 30th – Friday, August 1st in Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Our 2025 theme is UNITY — because together, we can strengthen the peer support profession and expand access to recovery services.
ADVOCATES FOR RECOVERY COLORADO STAFF WHO WILL BE PRESENTING AT THE CONFERENCE INCLUDE:
Harm Reduction & Peer Coaching with Jereme Maffei - Thursday, July 31 10:10 AM - 11:00
From Division to Unity: Illuminating Cultural Inequality with Dara Mendoza - Thursday, July 31 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Stronger Together: Cultivating Self-care & Resilience in Peer Support with Brooke Riedel - Thursday, July 31 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
A Mid-Summers Night ECHO with Dë Waldron - Thursday, July 31 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
For more information visit https://thehealthpartnership.org/rural-peer-conference/
National Night Out - Aurora, CO
AFRC Booth at the National Night Out event in Aurora, CO from 4pm-7pm.
National Night Out is an annual community-building event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood solidarity to make our neighborhoods safer and more caring places to live. This event enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while restoring a true sense of community.
For more information visit https://natw.org/
S'more than Recovery BONFIRE - Central City, CO
🔥S’more than Recovery- Bonfire – Central City 🔥free event!
Celebrate community, connection, and recovery under the stars
🌙When: Friday, August 1, 2025 | 7pm- 9pm
📍Where: Camp Always Choose Adventures- 300 Swamp Angel Lane, Central City
✨ S’mores, music, laughter & healing vibes
🏔️ Includes: bonfire, chairs, s’mores, water & yard games
💛 Open to all in recovery & allies
👥 Space is limited
Let’s light up the night with warmth, hope, and good company.
🚗Transportation is available within Clear Creek and Gilpin County
Contact: lindsaygianola@advocatesforrecovery.org
For more information: www.advocatesforrecovery.org
#RecoveryBonfire #AlwaysChooseAdventures #CampfireConnection #RecoveryCommunity #CentralCityCO #BonfireAndBreakthroughs #ChooseRecovery #RecoverySummerNights #LightTheWayTogether #AFRCFoothills #Gilpin #nonprofit #advocatesforrecovery #RecoveryWe
Recovery's Got Talent Showcase #3 - Denver, CO
The road to the Rally for Recovery 2025! Showcase #3 - at CrossPurpose - 3050 Richard Allen Court Denver, CO 80205
6pm - FREE Food & Child Care -
Winners from each round will perform LIVE at the Rally for Recovery 2025, Saturday September 20th downtown Denver at Civic Center Park to determine the overall winner. Voting will be determined by audience participation and will take place live at each performance. Winners will be announced at the end of the talent show and move on to the final round at the Rally for Recovery 2025.
Winners who perform at the Rally for Recovery will receive:
First Place - $1,500
Second Place - $500
Third Place - $200
Rally for Recovery - Sterling, CO
Advocates for Recovery Colorado - STERLING presents the 2025 Rally for Recovery, NEW DATE!!!! Saturday August 30th at Logan County Courthouse Lawn, Sterling, Colorado.
Join us and celebrate the power of RecoverWE together, as a community!!
Vendor applications are now open
Click here to be a vendor
International Overdose Awareness Day - Montrose, CO
Saturday, August 31
Main Event begins at 3:00 PM
Walk starts at 2:30 PM come 15 minutes early. All are welcome. Wear purple and meet us at River Valley Family Health 1010 S Rio Grande Ave. Let’s walk in hope, gather in strength, and heal together as we walk to Riverbottom Park.
Riverbottom Park – 205 Apollo Rd, Montrose. Come together for a meaningful evening of community fellowship, free snow cones, and free NARCAN. This event offers a safe and supportive space to honor our lost loved ones and celebrate recovery.
For more info contact Valentina
Rally Sign Making Event - Denver, CO
Let’s ROCK!! Join us for a day of food, music and Rally sign making!!
Saturday September 6th from 4-7pm at our Westminster location. FREE FOOD from Servin Up food truck, and live music from contestants off the Recovery’s Got Talent showcases.
Come make a Walk for Recovery sign for yourself or for someone else. And let’s have some fun…. COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED!
Let’s kick off Recovery month with a bang!!
Rally for Recovery - Denver, CO
Save the date!! AFRC’s Rally for Recovery 2025, Walk for Recovery, and Recovery’s Got Talent Finale!
Saturday September 20th from 12-4pm, Downtown Denver at Civic Center Park. Walk for Recovery at 11am
Stay Tuned for More details!!
Recovery's Got Talent FINAL ROUND - Winners Showcase! - Denver, CO
Winners Showcase - FINAL ROUND - Rally for Recovery 2025
Winners from each round will perform LIVE at the Rally for Recovery 2025, Saturday September 20th downtown Denver at Civic Center Park to determine the overall winner. Voting will be determined by audience participation and will take place live at each performance. Winners will be announced at the end of the talent show and move on to the final round at the Rally for Recovery 2025.
Winners who perform at the Rally for Recovery will receive:
First Place - $1,500
Second Place - $500
Third Place - $200
Night Volley: Play Hard, Stay Late - Durango, CO
Come join us for a night under the stars as we play volley ball and connect with each other! AFRC will provide water and Gatorade. Kid friendly! Invite your family and friends!
Creative Writing Workshop - Denver, CO
Come celebrate the joyful act of creativity! Jared, a peer recovery coach and English major, will host a creative writing workshop every fourth Saturday of each month. Participants will be able to work alongside one another and compose their own works, after which they can share with the group and get positive feedback about what emotions were evoked, what line or section spoke to them, and why what we write matters - not only to us, but to each other. All skill levels welcomed - from published authors to first-time scribers, come write a story! Compose a poem! Write song lyrics! Simply put: come be creative.
For more information contact Jared
Keep Calm & Go To The Lake - Delta, CO
Take a break, soak up the sunshine, and enjoy a day of connection and community at the lake! 🌞 Whether you’re there for the peaceful vibes or the good company, this is your time to relax, recharge, and celebrate recovery.
We’ll be serving up crispy fried chicken and plenty of cold water to keep things cool. 🧊🍗
Bring your favorite side dish to share . Think potato salad, fruit, chips, or whatever makes your heart (and stomach) happy! 🥗🍉🥖
🚗 Entry Info:
• $10 per carload – BUT…
• Check your vehicle registration for a Colorado State Parks pass (so you don’t double pay).
• If you need support, just say you’re with Advocates for Recovery Colorado at the gate – you’ll get in!
P.S.P. BRANCH Peer Professionals Networking Event
Alright, PSPs—this one's for you. We're shutting down the work talk and stepping onto the field for some much-needed fun and connection. This kickball event is strictly Peer Support Professionals ONLY—Peer Leadership, please join us! This PSP only space means no clinicians, doctors, social workers, participants, or anyone else who doesn't live and breathe this peer support life. We’re keeping it real, keeping it authentic, and we’re here to play.
This is your chance to kick back (literally) and bond with others who get it. No roles, no titles, no stress—just peers who know exactly what it’s like to walk this path together. So, if you're not a Peer Support Professional, this is not your event. Period.
10AM-12PM
Bear Creek Park
3550 S. Raleigh St.
Denver CO, 80236
Ice Cream Social -- Denver, CO
"Come and join us at our Westminster office on July 20, 2025 from 2pm to 4pm! Let's beat the heat and celebrate National Ice Cream Day with an Ice Cream Social! Ice cream and toppings will be provided. Feel free to bring any special toppings of your own if you wish! This is a family friendly event! We look forward to seeing you!"
RSVP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ice-cream-social-tickets-1424950317759?aff=oddtdtcreator
For more information contact Laura
Art of Recovery
Saturday June 21st from 6-7pm The ART of Recovery, hosted by Jane Settle of Colorado Artists in Recovery will be held at in person at our AFRC Denver, Sterling, Delta and Durango locations. You can also join virtually https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85080299043 ALL ARE WELCOME FAMILY FRIENDLY! Let's create a community space together where vulnerability, recovery and meaningful connection is celebrated! We will practice some mindfulness, positive self-talk and self-reflection while creating and having fun. This is all about the process and connection - and nothing to do with grades or a final product. Our wish for you is that you can relax and have FUN, while sharing and connecting in a safe community of solutions. This is an art group where prior art experience is NOT necessary. Materials will be provided by Colorado Artists in Recovery for in person, but a simple pen and paper will work if you are joining Virtually. for more information visit www.advocatesforrecovery.org #ArtOfRecovery #ConnectThroughArt #RecoverWE #RecoveryCommunity
Self Care Fair - Sterling, CO
Come join us for an afternoon full of self-care and growth! We will have many different self-care resources available including haircuts, chair massages, trail maps, and much more!
80's vs 90's Recovery Party - Montrose, CO
80s vs. 90s Sober Recovery Party!
Let’s travel back in time 80s & 90s style!
Join us for a day full of music, karaoke, games, pizza, and lots of fun as we throw it back to two of the most iconic decades. Whether you’re rockin’ shoulder pads or flannel, come dressed to impress in your favorite 80s or 90s gear!
Bring your energy, your friends, and if you can your favorite appetizer or dessert to share!
Sunday July 13th
2-5pm
@ M.A.D.A
17 N 6th Street
Recovery in the Park - Wheat Ridge, CO
🌟 Recovery in the Park: AFRC Jeffco Community KICK OFF EVENT! Join Advocates for Recovery Colorado at Prospect Park in Wheat Ridge for a fun-filled day of connection, games, food, and inspiration for all ages! 🎉Sponsored by Colorado Addiction Recovery Services
• 🍴 Free Food for everyone
• 🎤 Exciting Prize Drawings
• 🎯 Fun games and face painting
• 🧸 Kids’ play areas and scenic walking trails
• 📚 Access to valuable Community Resources
• 🌟 Introduction to our new Foothills Program in Jefferson County
📅 July 13, 2025
🕒 11 AM – 3 PM
📍 Prospect Park, W 44th Avenue and Robb Street Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Come celebrate recovery, community, and new beginnings! 💙
RSVP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/recovery-in-the-park-tickets-1424907258969?aff=oddtdtcreator
For more information contact Jereme
#RecoveryDay #AdvocatesForRecoveryCO #FoothillsProgram #FamilyFun #CommunitySupport #WheatRidgeEvents #RecoveryJourney
For more information contact Jereme
Fly Tying & Community Event - Denver, CO
🎣 Fly Tying & Community Event 🎣
Whether you’re brand new to fly tying or already know your way around a vise, join us for a hands-on afternoon of learning, connection, and shared passion for the sport we love.
Led by expert Damian Ochsner, Founder and Owner of SoberFly, this event is all about discovering (or refining) the art of fly tying, trading tips, and spending time with others who love fishing as much as you do.
🗓️ July 13th, 2025
📍 3440 W 71st Place, Westminster, CO 80030
🕕 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
All who join us for this event will walk away not just with new skills, but with the opportunity to take what they’ve learned straight into the great outdoors in a future guided outing—stay tuned!
Come for the skills—stay for the community. No experience needed. All are welcome!
RSVP HERE
For more information contact Brooke
#FlyFishing #FlyTying #FishingCommunity #SoberFly #DamianOchsner #LearnToTie #FishingLife #OutdoorCommunity #RecoverWe
Stand Up Comedy Show (workshop graduates performance) - Westminster, CO
Get ready to laugh way too much! 7pm, July 11th at Subjective Coffee (3695 W 72nd Ave, Westminster, CO 80030)
The graduates from the 6 week Comedy Workshop taught by Joe Huisman (founder of Second Chance Comedy) will take the stage LIVE!!
This show will contain adult content, and NOT exactly a family friendly show.
Come see these comedians in recovery bring the house down!
RSVP HERE https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-comedy-show-tickets-1406426251779?aff=oddtdtcreator
For more information contact Vanessa
Fourth of July BBQ - Westminster, CO
Advocates for Recovery Colorado’s Annual Fourth of July BBQ!
Friday, July 4th from 12-4pm at the AFRC Westminster location (3440 W. 71st Place Westminster, CO 80030)
Family friendly, food, music, and tons of fun!
Bring your favorite dish, drink, or snack to share or just bring a big appetite! All are welcome!
Volunteers needed.
AFRC booth at Denver PrideFest 2025
Stop by the Advocates for Recovery Colorado booth in the “Sober Section” at the 2025 Denver PrideFest
Creative Writing Workshop - Denver, CO
Come celebrate the joyful act of creativity! Jared, a peer recovery coach and English major, will host a creative writing workshop every fourth Saturday of each month. Participants will be able to work alongside one another and compose their own works, after which they can share with the group and get positive feedback about what emotions were evoked, what line or section spoke to them, and why what we write matters - not only to us, but to each other. All skill levels welcomed - from published authors to first-time scribers, come write a story! Compose a poem! Write song lyrics! Simply put: come be creative.
For more information contact Jared
AFRC booth at Denver PrideFest 2025
Stop by the Advocates for Recovery Colorado booth in the “Sober Section” at the 2025 Denver PrideFest
Recovery's Got Talent Showcase #2 - Denver, CO
The road to the Rally for Recovery 2025! Showcase #2 - at CrossPurpose - 3050 Richard Allen Court Denver, CO 80205
6pm - FREE Food & Child Care -
Winners from each round will perform LIVE at the Rally for Recovery 2025, Saturday September 20th downtown Denver at Civic Center Park to determine the overall winner. Voting will be determined by audience participation and will take place live at each performance. Winners will be announced at the end of the talent show and move on to the final round at the Rally for Recovery 2025.
Winners who perform at the Rally for Recovery will receive:
First Place - $1,500
Second Place - $500
Third Place - $200
Art of Recovery
The ART of Recovery, hosted by Kristin Frances of Colorado Artists in Recovery will be held at in person at our AFRC Denver, Sterling, and Durango locations and at ATC in Montrose (1230 N. Grand Ave Montrose, CO 81401) You can also join virtually https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85080299043
ALL ARE WELCOME FAMILY FRIENDLY! Let's create a community space together where vulnerability, recovery and meaningful connection is celebrated! We will practice some mindfulness, positive self-talk and self-reflection while creating and having fun. This is all about the process and connection - and nothing to do with grades or a final product. Our wish for you is that you can relax and have FUN, while sharing and connecting in a safe community of solutions. This is an art group where prior art experience is NOT necessary. Materials will be provided by Colorado Artists in Recovery for in person, but a simple pen and paper will work if you are joining Virtually. #ArtOfRecovery #ConnectThroughArt #RecoverWE Colorado Artists in Recovery
RecoverWE Hike Circuit - Durango, CO
A RecoverWe Social Event to promote recovery capital through physical exercise within the great outdoors of the Durango Community trail system.
Cookout in the Park - Aurora, CO
Saturday after Fathers day weekend. Community gathering with Ralph and friends sharing food, fun and family with the community at the City Park - 9701 east 16th ave. just north of the Opportunity Center. Grillin, Chillin and all around feelin the vibes as we ride the tides of collective jive. Music and games with no one to blame. This will be a table event for some of the key partners in our network.
Feel free to bring a dish to share.
For more information contact Danny
Juneteenth Poetry Slam & Music Jam - Denver, CO
Honoring the history of black liberation and remember the day that Texans found out they had been freed from slavery, yet the authorities in Texas had never relayed the message to them until the Buffalo Soldiers and Federal troops arrived in 1865, two years after President Lincoln had officially freed the slaves through the 13th amendment.
5110 Morrison Rd Denver 80219
Este evento será un enfoque sobre la discusión de libertad para conectarnos sobre la libertad de adicción que debemos celebrar.
Africanos, Indios y esclavos Mexicanos en Tejas recibieron su libertad con un acto de congreso estadounidense hacia dos anos antes que las noticias fue recibido en la ciudad Galveston, TX. al fin de la guerra civil. Así comenzaron celebrarse pero también fue muchos retraso que para muchos anos después tomaron un reconocimiento real. El trabajo entre la recuperación para adictos también tiene un proceso familiar en cuanto descubrimos que uno tiene este libertad aunque no sea realizado para mucho tiempo.
5110 Morrison Rd Denver 80219
For more information contact Danny
AFRC booth at Boulder PrideFest 2025
Stop by the Advocates for Recovery Colorado booth at the 2025 Boulder PrideFest
Join us for Boulder’s very own Pride festival at Boulder Central Park from 11:30am - 5pm.
Come early and stay all day! The event will be jam-packed with activities, amazing community partners sharing information, Pride merchandise galore from RMEQ, and other wonderful vendors. Bring the whole family to experience an incredible and diverse array of performers, giveaways all over the park, and multiple activities for all to take part in!
https://www.rmequality.org/pride-month/boulder-pridefest-save-the-date
Bonfire & Smores - Denver, CO
"Who doesn't love a good bonfire, roasting marshmallows, and ooey gooey s'mores?! Bring your family and your kids and join us on Saturday, June 14th, from 7pm-9pm at our Westminster office (3440 W. 71st Pl, Westminster, CO 80030) and let's make s'more memories! We will provide all of the basics (chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers), but feel free to bring anything else you'd like! We'll see you there!"
For more information contact Laura
S'mores & Jam Night - Sterling, CO
Come join us for a night of good company and live music! We will have s'mores and a variety of instruments. Bring your own instrument or snacks if you are able, or just bring yourself! All are welcome!
For more information contact Rebecca
Recovery Hike - Golden, CO
🌄 Recovery Hike 🌿
Join us at Apex Park in Golden for a soul-refreshing hike. Please arrive by 1:00 PM as we will be heading out as a group. This hike is considered a beginner/intermediate level hike, so come prepared for a decent incline.
Whether you're in recovery from substance use, mental health challenges, or just walking your own healing path — you're welcome here. 💛 Water will be provided.
📅 Date: June 14, 2025
🕘 Time: 1:00 PM – please try to arrive early
📍 Location: Apex Park; 121 Heritage Rd, Golden, CO 80401 – look for purple balloons in the parking lot
Come for connection, fresh air, and the reminder that you're not alone. 🥾✨
#RecoveryIsPossible #NatureHeals #AllPathsWelcome #RecoveryCommunity #HikeForHealing #AdvocatesforRecoveryCO
For more information contact Jereme
Family & Friends Painting & Potting Social - Denver, CO
Families and friends will meet outside of AFRC at picnic tables close to AFRC sign for conversation, support and connections while painting and potting flowers.
Coffee provided. Feel free to bring a breakfast treat to share.
3440 W 71st Pl Westminster CO 80030
For more information contact Tracey
Free Fishing Day - Montrose, CO
Come cast a line, kick back, and connect with others in recovery for a relaxing, fun filled day on the water no fishing license needed! It’s Free Fishing Weekend in Colorado, so everyone is welcome to join.
We’ll have fishing poles and bait ready for you, but feel free to bring your own gear too if you have it!
Brunch is on us! We’re serving sub sandwiches, and we’d love for you to bring your favorite side dish to share
Saturday June 7th
7-11am
River Bottom Park (Near the Pavilion)
205 Apollo Rd Montrose, CO 81401
For more information contact Valentina
Game Day - Denver, CO
Join us for an afternoon full of games and community! We will have board games, card games, fantasy tabletop and more!
EVERY SATURDAY FROM 1 TO 3 PM.
Bring your favorite game and a snack to share!
3440 W 71st. PL WESTMINSTER CO 80030
For more information contact Dara
CrossPurpose Presents: Recovery Summer Jam 2025 -Denver, CO
Recovery Summer Jam is a dynamic and inclusive event that brings the community together to celebrate recovery, promote mental health awareness, and connect individuals with essential supportive services. Hosted by CrossPurpose, this event fosters inclusivity, expands access to vital resources, advances health equity, and challenges the stigma surrounding addiction and mental health. Through music, connection, and celebration, Recovery Summer Jam demonstrates that recovery is not just possible; it is transformative, empowering, and fun.
This year, in partnership with Advocates for Recovery, we’re launching Recovery’s Got Talent, a showcase of creativity and growth in recovery. Through music, spoken word, and performance, it will amplify voices, share stories, and celebrate resilience. Join us in making Recovery Summer Jam the most impactful yet.
Recovery's Got Talent Showcase #1 - Summer Jam - Denver, CO
The road to the Rally for Recovery 2025! Showcase #1
Winners from each round will perform LIVE at the Rally for Recovery 2025, Saturday September 20th downtown Denver at Civic Center Park to determine the overall winner. Voting will be determined by audience participation and will take place live at each performance. Winners will be announced at the end of the talent show and move on to the final round at the Rally for Recovery 2025.
Winners who perform at the Rally for Recovery will receive:
First Place - $1,500
Second Place - $500
Third Place - $200
Application for talent show #1 on May 30th, 2025 during CrossPurpose Summer Jam 2025. (Central Park - 8801 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Denver, CO Apply HERE
P.S.P. BRANCH Peer Professionals Networking Event - Boulder, CO
Join us for a monthly networking event designed exclusively for Peer Support Specialists! This month’s event is being held at Rocky Mountain Equality
Rainbow Tribe *A Peer Panel on Identity, Resistance, and the Work We Slay Anyway* This months panel and discussion is focused on the LGBTQ+ community. This is not only for those who identify as being a part of the LGBTQ community, but for everyone to gain a better understanding and how we can better serve those who are LGBTQ+.
This months panel and discussion is focused on the LGBTQ+ community. Hosted by Vanessa James - Director of Community Connections - Advocates for Recovery Colorado & De Waldron - Peer Network & Training Coordinator - Advocates for Recovery Colorado
Panel Members:
Dara Mendoza - Bilingual Peer Recovery Coach - Advocates for Recovery Colorado
Craig Tyson - Director of Outreach & Community Events - SoberIs
Carlisle Quinn- Rocky Mountain Equality
Frankie Stec - Coalition for the Homeless
May 28th - 1:00pm - 2:30pm Location: Rocky Mountain Equality - 3340 Mitchell Ln, Boulder, CO 80301 RSVP HERE FOR PEER SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS ONLY: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/psp-branch-networking-event-lgbtq-panel-discussion-tickets-1364863566669
For more information visit www.advocatesforrecovery.org