Job Cuts at HHS Highlight the Urgent Need for Accessible Opioid Treatment Options

Massive HHS Layoffs Leave Opioid Crisis Support Systems Weakened

On April 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) began issuing reduction in force (RIF) notices to over 10,000 employees, including vital personnel in addiction recovery, opioid data collection, and mental health services. The cuts impact key agencies like the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and the CDC.

Entire offices within the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention and SAMHSA's opioid data division were eliminated. As contract management staff were let go, federal support for vulnerable populations suffering from opioid use disorder (OUD) now faces serious disruption. Many states rely on SAMHSA funding to run opioid treatment programs (OTP), and the loss of oversight and technical support is expected to delay services and harm patient outcomes.

With federal infrastructure weakened, communities across Colorado must rely more heavily on local providers to fill the gap. That’s where Denver Recovery Group comes in.

Denver Recovery Group Offers Reliable, Local Opioid Treatment Clinics in Colorado

At a time when national support systems are under pressure, Denver Recovery Group (DRG) remains a dependable provider of evidence-based opioid addiction recovery services. With a network of clinics across Colorado, DRG ensures that patients have access to high-quality medication-assisted treatment (MAT), including:

• Methadone clinic services for long-acting opioid use management
• Buprenorphine treatment to ease cravings and withdrawal symptoms
• Naltrexone therapy to block opioid effects and reduce relapse risk
• Comprehensive opioid withdrawal management
• Counseling and behavioral health support as part of a full substance use disorder (SUD) treatment plan

Find a Denver Recovery Group Clinic Near You

If you or a loved one is looking for fentanyl addiction treatment, opioid detox centers, or an effective opioid treatment program (OTP), DRG offers convenient locations to serve you:

• Denver Clinic
• Central Clinic
• Northglenn Clinic
• Lakewood Clinic
• Boulder Clinic
• Littleton Clinic
• Aurora Clinic
• Colorado Springs Clinic
• Glenwood Springs Clinic
• Montrose Clinic
• Coming Soon: Summit County, Craig/Steamboat Springs, Durango, Breckenridge

Our clinics are staffed by experienced professionals who understand the challenges of opioid use disorder (OUD) and treat every patient with compassion and dignity.

Why Choose Denver Recovery Group?

• Local, accessible care across Colorado
• Proven track record in opioid addiction recovery
• Flexible treatment plans tailored to your needs
• Support through every step of recovery

📍 Learn more about our services here: https://www.denverrecoverygroup.com/services

Take the First Step Toward Recovery

The opioid crisis is far from over. In light of the recent HHS workforce cuts, it's more important than ever to seek help from trusted community providers. Denver Recovery Group is here for you.

📞 Contact us today or visit your nearest clinic to begin your journey to recovery.

You are not alone. Treatment is available. Recovery is possible.