Hi friend, welcome to Colorado and good luck with your move! Because I live in Denver, I haven't had any sufficient time study Colorado Springs to find out where to go to get certification and which dispensaries/caregiver options you have, but I'm sure many of the good folks here can point you in the right direction.

Some caregivers will provide great perks, including free medicine, so really shop around. It might be difficult at first to find someone who provides great medicine at a price that is fair to you, but wait long enough and you'll find a match. It took me a few months, so don't get discouraged. There might be programs out there at certain dispensaries that assist people with either financial needs or have serious illnesses.

There are some very good options in the Denver area if you are interested.

As far as the process goes for getting your certification...I don't believe you have to live here any certain period of time to qualify, but don't quote me on that.

Anyhow, I think Co Springs is a beautiful, peaceful city and I hope you make some good friends here!