Free greeting cards offer hope to those struggling with addiction

The Colorado Department of Human Services Office of Behavioral Health recently launched the Recovery Cards Project, an initiative of the Lift The Label opioid anti-stigma campaign, in an effort to bring hope to Coloradans struggling with addiction and their families. This new line of greeting cards is available to Coloradans free of charge as a celebration of recovery, the efforts of those working to achieve it, and the people who support and encourage them every day.

People in addiction feel lonely and isolated, and friends and family don’t always know what to say. There is a stark difference between the community support available for other illnesses and the support for people and families battling addiction and even loss. Recovery Cards will help fill this gap.

The 34 cards were created by a diverse group of 10 artists, four of whom are in recovery. Five cards are available in Spanish. The messages in the cards are geared toward those struggling with or in recovery from addiction, loved ones and those mourning the loss of a loved one from addiction.

“We are honored to have the voices of recovery represented in the cards themselves and as a part of Lift the Label,” said Michelle Barnes, executive director of the Colorado Department of Human Services.

“We know addiction doesn’t end with treatment, so making sure people in recovery feel seen, loved and supported is incredibly important for sustained recovery. We hope the cards can serve as a way to start the sometimes hard conversations about addiction and recovery, reduce stigmatizing views of people who struggle with addiction and encourage support for those who need it at any point in their journey,” she said.

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