Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is pleased to announce the first Opioid Abatement Innovation Challenge. The DOL Opioid Abatement Innovation Challenge grant will support emerging and innovative approaches to combat Colorado’s opioid crisis. Applications will be open until June 30th, 2023.

Additionally, I am excited to share on behalf of the Colorado Opioid Abatement Council that applications are now open for the second round Opioid Infrastructure Share Funds. Applications will be open until June 2oth, 2023.

Check out the buttons below to learn more about each funding opportunity.

The Colorado Opioid Abatement Council is excited to invite leaders and stakeholders from across the state to the 2nd Opioid Abatement Conference in Montrose, Colorado from August 16th-18th.

This interactive 3-day conference will include collaborative break-out rooms and networking sessions, presentations on best practices for addressing the opioid crisis, the nuts and bolts of opioid settlement funds, and how to leverage state and national resources. We have added more networking time and engaging local tours!

The conference is for all members of the Regional Opioid Abatement Councils, providers, subject matter experts, and community stakeholders engaged in opioid abatement in Colorado, and there is no cost to attend.

Please click on the button below to register.
Hotel Rooms Information
The Department of Law has secured room blocks at three hotels in Montrose; the Holiday Inn, the Hampton Inn, and the Quality Inn.

All 3 hotels are within 5-10 minutes of the Montrose Pavillion, where the conference will be held.

There is a online booking link for the Holiday Inn. Attendees must call Hampton Inn and Quality Inn to reserve rooms.

Holiday Inn (1391 South Townsend Avenue, Montrose)

  • Reservation Phone Number: 1-888-465-4329


Hampton Inn - 1980 N Townsend Avenue, Montrose

  • Reservation Phone Number: 1-970-252-3300

Quality Inn and Suites - 2751 Commercial Way, Montrose

  • Reservation Phone Number: 1-888-223-7571
Opioid Settlement Funds Dashboard & Resources
To learn more about the Opioid Settlement Funds and how they are being distributed, you can check out the new Opioid Settlement Framework Dashboard.

The Opioid Response Unit also recently updated their resources page for both members of the community and for regions and local governments. You can find both linked below.
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