Community Compassion Outreach
Awardee of the Centura Health Equity and Advancement Fund
2023-2024

Community Compassion Outreach's mission is to assist local individuals and families in preventing, surviving, and exiting homelessness and poverty. This program provides recovery coaches (peer support professionals), and culturally sensitive continuum of care which includes meals, housing assistance, motel nights, transportation, wraparound services, and referrals to partner agencies who provide coordination of care. Funding from Centura Health Equity Fund will also be used to facilitate a new child/family program.
  • La misión de Community Compassion Outreach es ayudar a las personas y familias locales a prevenir, sobrevivir y salir de la falta de vivienda y la pobreza. Este programa proporciona entrenadores de recuperación, profesionales de apoyo de pares y asistencia culturalmente sensible que incluye comidas, asistencia de vivienda, noches de motel, transporte, servicios integrales y referencias a agencias asociadas que brindan coordinación de atención. Los fondos también se utilizarán para facilitar un nuevo programa para niños/familias.

Safe Talks in Recovery
STiR Program
​Adults, Families
RESST Peer Support Professionals with lived experience in
substance-alcohol use disorder and/or mental health recovery.
​Send us an email at [email protected].​​
Cuidado de niños disponible para padres que se unen a nosotros en Safe Talks...las familias no alojadas y alojadas son bienvenidas. Profesionales de habla hispana están disponibles. Envíanos un correo electrónico a [email protected].
​​Call for information.
Call us for further information at (970) 236-2313

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Recovery is a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential.

SAMHSA Working Definition of Recovery (Last updated in 2011)
Donna Mae Baukat
Colorado Peer & Family Specialist (9-4-2023)
​& PSP Supervisor
Colorado Mental Wellness Network
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YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
CCO offers peer-based recovery support services (P-BRSS) in Southwest Colorado to anyone looking for a pathway out of substance/alcohol misuses and behavioral health conditions toward wellness.
  • Choosing recovery is not an easy decision. 
  • We often need someone there to listen.
  • We need someone who is committed to our successful recovery.
  • We need to have choices toward recovery, because there are many pathways to choose from!
​Peer recovery coaches are trained professionals that motivate, encourage, are empathetic, non-judgmental, kind & patient. We help you help yourself. It’s a partnership in which YOU commit to recovery.
You choose a pathway — we provide the resources and we share our lived experiences in wellness.  
  • We connect you to housing assistance, healthcare and community resources.
Our lived-experience is just a story . . . maybe similar to yours—a reference point to understand that you are not alone in your struggle. 
. . .YOU have the will to stop unwanted behaviors
. . .YOU have the courage to be vulnerable by sharing your story with a trusted peer
. . .YOU can succeed in a self-determined recovery plan we help create
  • YES! Recovery is possible for YOU!
The Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) definition of recovery:
Recovery is a process of change through which people improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential.
​There are four major dimensions that support recovery:
  • Health—overcoming or managing one’s disease(s) or symptoms and making informed, healthy choices that support physical and emotional well-being.
  • Home—having a stable and safe place to live.
  • Purpose—conducting meaningful daily activities and having the independence, income, and resources to participate in society.
  • Community—having relationships and social networks that provide support, friendship, love, and hope.​​​​

​Contact us here for an appointment with a peer coach/professional.
RESOURCES: 

Training for a new career helping others. . .

We have opportunities to train YOU as a recovery coach and consideration for employment!
    Community Compassion Outreach is recruiting candidates who have lived experience with substance abuse and/or mental health conditions. Requirements:
  • In recovery for one (1) year or more
  • Have a desire to help others recover
  • GED or High School Diploma
  • Knowledgeable of computer word processing software (Windows or Mac)
  • Capable of using an Android or iPhone
  • Access stable cellular or WiFi connections​
Contact Us for information.
Did you know that adverse childhood experiences ACEs is a survey that identifies health risks? 
Click here to learn more about ACEs.

CALL NOW!
Ph: (970) 236-2313, ext. 3
Donna Mae Baukat, Colorado Peer & Family Specialist
RESST, a CCO Program
E-mail: [email protected]