A DUI is a chapter. Here's how to move through it.
Free and low-cost support, recovery meetings and clear next steps for finishing your court and DMV requirements, whether you're just starting or somewhere in the middle.
You don't have to do this alone
Four trusted places to find people who understand. Most are free, and you can use them alongside your court-ordered classes.
Advocates for Recovery Colorado
Peer recovery coaching and recovery meetings led by people with lived experience, all pathways welcome.
Visit AFRCAlcoholics Anonymous
In-person and online meetings across Colorado, at nearly any hour. Find one near you or from your couch.
Find a meetingSMART Recovery
A skills-based alternative focused on managing urges, building motivation and handling stress. Online and local groups.
Visit SMARTAl-Anon & Alateen
Support for the family and friends of someone with a drinking problem, including a space just for teens.
Visit Al-AnonAnaneo is not affiliated with these organizations. We list them because our clients have found them helpful.
Know what your case asks of you
Colorado sorts DUI cases into four tracks based on your offense history and blood alcohol level. Your track decides how many weeks of Level II Therapy you complete, after Level 2 Education.
Your court, probation officer and the state can adjust your track, so always confirm it with them.
See Classes & Pricing →First offense, BAC under .15%.
First offense, BAC over .15%, including refusing the roadside breathalyzer.
Multiple offenses, BAC under .15%.
Multiple offenses, BAC over .15%.
Each track follows 24 hours / 12 weeks of Level 2 Education. Level II Therapy length can range from about 6 to 12 months depending on the case.
The Colorado DUI Checklist
A printable 2-page checklist for the court process, your classes and getting your license back, with the deadlines and forms the state actually asks for.
- The 7-day DMV hearing deadline, up front
- Level I vs Level II, and Tracks A-D at a glance
- DRS form, SR-22, interlock and reinstatement steps
- A documents list and space for your key dates
Small habits that keep you on track
You don't need a perfect plan. A few steady habits go a long way.
Keep every document
Court orders, receipts, certificates and emails. Store copies in one folder you can find fast.
Show up on time
Attendance is tracked, so log in early and treat class like any other appointment you can't miss.
Speak up early
If your schedule, address or situation changes, tell your probation officer and your provider before it becomes a problem.
Sleep, eat, move
Stress hits harder on no sleep. A short walk and a real meal are easy wins on hard days.
Talk to someone
A group, a coach, a friend you trust. Isolation makes this heavier than it has to be.
Count the progress
Every completed class is one less to go. Mark each one off. It adds up faster than it feels.
Families need support too
A DUI affects everyone close to it. If you're helping someone through this, here is where to turn.
Al-Anon & Alateen
Meetings for family and friends of people struggling with alcohol, so you have a place to talk that isn't about fixing anyone.
Find a meetingAFRC Family Support
Free family support services in Colorado, including CRAFT groups, monthly family meetings and one-on-one coaching.
See family servicesQuestions about the process?
Not sure how classes, tracks or court paperwork work? Our team can walk you through what to expect.
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