Recovery Empowerment Support Services Team RESST Program funded by: Colorado Behavioral Health Administration.
Safe Talks in Recovery Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays Compassion Center Activity 21738 US-160, Durango, CO 81303 (970) 236-2313
Community Compassion Outreach (CCO) mission is to assist local individuals and families in preventing, surviving, and exiting homelessness and poverty. As advocates for the unhoused we provide recovery coaches, peer support professionals support & services for people with substance use disorders, as well as those suffering mental health challenges while experiencing homelessness and poverty. We provide culturally-sensitive assistance including meals and groceries, housing assistance, motel nights, transportation, wraparound services, and referrals to partner agencies who provide coordination of care. Our Compassion Center provides a safe haven on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. where the unhoused and the food-insecure access snacks, beverages, hot/cold lunch, client services, case management. Some want to just relax and watch a movie on a 50-inch television screen. When winter arrives, the Compassion Center provides warmth for both humans and their canine friends -- we provide dog food & a bowl of fresh water. Please consider donating harnesses, leashes, treats and accessories for our furry friends.
Peer recovery support & services for people suffering mental and/or substance use disorders is a service offered by paid Peer Support Professionals and managed by our executive director/founder who is a Certified Peer and Family Specialist. She is trained in the Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT). CRAFT is a program for family members who have a significant other with substance use disorder. For more information in the 6 to 12 week Virtual CRAFT Program, please email us at: [email protected].
Download Articles of Incorporation & Bylaws CCO became a nonprofit on March 29, 2018. The IRS determination letter dated August 2018 recognizes Community Compassion Outreach (CCO) as a 501(c)(3) public charity. Click 2020 Form 990 Download file! (NOTE: CCO started as a church program in January 2017 and has evolved into a more effective organization since our nonprofit status was determined). To obtain additional information, please contact us here.
Community Compassion Outreach is made up of concerned individuals, faith & nonprofit groups, and local/state/national organizations working together to craft permanent & real solutions to end homelessness.
Advancing self-sufficiency and human dignity CCO is committed to fostering personal responsibility, independence, self-governance, and the life skills necessary for people to move out of unstable living situations and into brighter futures.
Safe, stable small homes in a village setting Homes provided through CCO will be compact, safe, durable and functional. Residents will be involved in the operation and maintenance of the community with oversight and support provided by CCO. For those who need them most CCO will serve those with very low incomes that are currently unable to access affordable housing.
Proposed Components
Recovery Residences for males & females are open in Durango. CCO's Recovery Empowerment Support Services Team (RESST) provides the IN HIS TIME, LLC, RECOVERY RESIDENCES with peer-based recovery support and services for substance and/or alcohol use disorders.
SELF-GOVERNANCE - Involvement of residents in decision-making and management.
COMMUNITY AGREEMENT - A basic code of conduct by which residents would abide.
Community Compassion Outreach, Inc. a 501(c)(3) Not-for-Profit since 3-29-2018 Tax ID: 82-5001338