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Peer application

Become a Peer.

Your recovery is the qualification. Already trained, or ready to start? Apply here.

COPA-approved peer training for adults across five Colorado counties, through Polaris Pathways. Tell us a little about you — every application is read by a human, and we respond within a few business days.

S.AF.E peers staffing a sober section booth

Who Can Apply

Counties served
Adams, Denver, Boulder, Weld, Mesa
Age requirement
18+ Colorado residents
Cost to you
Grant scholarships end with 2026; from 2027, enroll directly with Polaris Pathways
Curriculum
COPA-approved, powered by Polaris Pathways

Tell Us About You

A few sentences in your own words is plenty.

Your path

  1. Apply: about 10 minutes, right here.
  2. Hear back: a real person reads it, usually within a few business days.
  3. Get trained: already COPA-trained? You're set. If not, we'll point you to Polaris Pathways to enroll.
  4. Log your hours: 500 supervised hours toward CPFS, tracked in your dashboard.
  5. Show up: once approved, sign up for sober sections at concerts, festivals and games, with S.AF.E staff beside you.

What Happens Next

We review your application
Every submission is read by a member of our team. Expect a response within a few business days -- no black holes.
You get matched to a cohort
Approved applicants join the next COPA-approved training cohort with Polaris Pathways. Grant scholarships cover partner-county residents through 2026.
You show up for your community
Once trained, you work sober sections at concerts, festivals, and sports events -- supported by SAFE staff at every step.

Not Ready To Apply? Come to an event first, meet the peers, and see the work up close. Explore Events · Questions? Get In Touch