Support Groups

Alcoholics Anonymous: A.A. is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. Meetings are held in the Aspen Mine Center at 7 p.m. each Monday and at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 4th Street and Carr Avenue in Cripple Creek, at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. each Sunday. To visit the website of the organization's international headquarters, click here: Alcoholics Anonymous Website.

CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates): Since 1989, Court Appointed Special Advocates of the Pikes Peak Region has been recruiting, training and supervising volunteers who advocate for children in the Fourth Judicial District - El Paso and Teller Counties. CASA's goal is to ensure safety and permanency for children whose lives are in turmoil. CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to be a voice for these children in court and in the community. The desired result is that children are placed into safe, loving homes where they can thrive. CASA volunteers are available at the Aspen Mine Center weekdays by appointment. For an appointment, call the Colorado Springs office at 447-9898, ext. 1007. To visit the CASA website, click here: CASA Website.

Gamblers Anonymous: Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 4th Street and Carr Avenue in Cripple Creek.

Grandparent/Kinship Care Provider Support Group: Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at 6 p.m. in the Aspen Mine Center. For further information, call Richy Kleiner of the Teller County Department of Social Services at 689-3584, extension 108.

Teller Pregnancy Resource Center: When faced with an unplanned pregnancy, there are a lot of decisions to be made. Volunteer consultants from the center provide facts on the options and walk you through the decision-making process in a free and confidential setting on the lower level of the Aspen Mine Center. We are part of a multi-faceted referral system to meet a wide variety of needs, and our services are free and confidential. The Aspen Mine Center office is staffed from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays and can be reached at 689-3584, ext. 113. Another office is in Woodland Park, at 687-1200. To visit the center's website, click here: Pregnancy Center Website.

T.E.S.S.A. (Trust·Education·Safety·Support·Action): A private nonprofit agency that offers programs and services to victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. The mission of T.E.S.S.A. is to significantly reduce domestic violence and adult sexual assault through education, intervention and treatment. Services include advocacy, counseling, safehousing, a 24-hour crisis line and a children's program. Advocacy efforts include help with protection orders and court processes. The Aspen Mine Center T.E.S.S.A. staff can be reached from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.Tuesday through Friday by calling 243-5508. The main office in Colorado Springs is at 633-1462, and the Crisis Line number is 633-3819. To visit the organization's website, click here: TESSA Website.