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Hope & Healing Campaign

Changing the way mental health and substance use care starts with you! Soteria Landing is your opportunity to join the campaign that’s reshaping mental health services in Colorado.

A Movement for Transformative Mental Health Care

The Hope & Healing Campaign is the first of its kind for Jefferson Center—a bold, community-driven initiative designed to transform how we care for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges.

At the heart of this effort is the construction of Soteria Landing, a centralized campus where healing happens under one roof. With the support of passionate donors and partners, we are building not just a facility, but a system of care that delivers hope, healing, and long-term impact for generations to come.

“This is more than a campaign. It’s a movement to provide hope, healing, and lasting impact for individuals and families in need.”

— Al Sahlstrom, Jefferson Center Board Chair

Colorado Can’t Wait

“It [the drug use and death] just made me think – is this what I want my life to be? I do not want to be another obituary; I do not want to be another funeral. I have seen people recover, and I want that.”

–JT, Jefferson Center Alumni

Soteria Landing: A Place of Hope & Healing

Soteria Landing is Jefferson Center’s groundbreaking response to Colorado’s mental health and substance use crisis. Strategically located in Lakewood, it will serve both urban and mountain communities by offering a seamless continuum of care for those facing behavioral health and substance use challenges.

Barriers and delays to healing are removed at Soteria Landing, with crisis services, withdrawal management, residential treatment, peer support, and long-term recovery all in one location. 

  • 99,835 square feet
  • Easy access via public transit & major highways
  • Designed for both patients and first responders

Soteria Landing draws its name from the Greek goddess of safety and respite, symbolizing a safe haven for recovery, healing and support in our community.

This is more than just a building; it’s a safe space for people to come no matter where they are in their recovery journey and find healing. 

Imagine a place where every step of the healing journey happens under one roof.

This innovative campus will offer multiple critical services. People can come to Soteria Landing at any moment of their recovery journey and find support through acute and residential behavioral health and substance use disorder (SUD) care with a person-centered approach to mental, physical, and social wellness.

Crisis & Stabilization

The journey often begins with a call to our 24-hour crisis hotline, where trained professionals assess needs and provide immediate guidance. If in-person care is necessary, individuals are welcomed to Soteria Landing for stabilization and support.

Withdrawal Management

For those experiencing substance withdrawal, our medically supported withdrawal management services offer a safe and compassionate environment to begin the healing process.

Substance Use Residential Treatment

If additional care is needed, individuals may transition into our acute residential facility, where they receive specialized substance use treatment, therapeutic support, and medical care tailored to their recovery
journey.

Recovery & Wellness Services

As individuals regain stability, they have access to holistic wellness opportunities, peer support, and an
on-site pharmacy to ensure continuity of care. These services foster long-term wellbeing and reinforce personal resilience.

Long-term Recovery

When ready for discharge, our healthcare navigation team helps individuals connect with ongoing medical and mental health care, while our employment services provide essential support for rebuilding stability and purpose.

Pharmacy

The Pharmacy is designed with community and well-being in mind. This area serves as more than just a waiting space—it’s a place to connect with others, access resources, and feel supported as part of a caring community.

It’s really encouraging to have one location where people can come back to—a place that is familiar and safe, continuing to support their sobriety. Having it literally across the hallway removes so many obstacles. People can come to us, say they’re intoxicated, and we can send them next door. Even if they have to go to Detox first, they’re more likely to follow through because they’ve already started the process with us.
Detox can be a really hard place, but when they know they have a bed waiting for them here, it makes a huge difference in their willingness to take that step.

–Sophia Yelenick, Program Manager

Community Room & Client Treatment

The Community & Client Treatment Room is a thoughtfully designed social detox space, offering an open and welcoming environment where individuals can move through their recovery journey with support and dignity. This communal space also features shared tables for connection and an eat-in area to encourage connection.

Trauma-informed beds provide a safe and restorative place for rest, ensuring that individuals have the physical and emotional support they need during this
critical phase of recovery. Large windows surround the space, filling it with natural light and offering a sense of openness, renewal, and connection to the
outside world.

Shared Bathroom & Bedroom

Designed with trauma-informed care in mind, the shared bedroom provides a secure and restorative space where residents can focus on their recovery journey. Thoughtfully furnished for comfort and tranquility, the room allows two residents to share a peaceful environment that fosters healing while respecting personal space.

The attached bathroom ensures convenience and privacy, offering a dignified and supportive setting. Every detail is designed to promote safety, well-being, and a sense of belonging, helping residents feel at home as they work toward lasting recovery.

Dining

The dining spaces at Soteria Landing are more than just places to share a meal—they are hubs of connection, nourishment, and community.

Designed to be warm, welcoming, and adaptable, these spaces foster meaningful conversations and a sense of belonging. Whether enjoying a quiet, reflective meal or gathering for shared moments with others, the inviting atmosphere encourages togetherness, supports well-being, and reinforces the healing journey through the comfort of food and fellowship.

Pharmacy

A beautiful and comfortable space that fosters connection and ease, the Pharmacy area at Soteria Landing is designed with community and well-being in mind.

This area serves as more than just a waiting space—it’s a place to connect with others, access resources, and feel supported as part of a caring community.

Versatile Creative & Meeting Space

This flexible space is designed to adapt to your needs—whether as a large conference room, an inspiring art studio, or two smaller meeting spaces.

Flooded with natural light and featuring calming colors, this multi-purpose room fosters creativity, collaboration, and self-expression. Equipped with art supplies for therapeutic and artistic exploration, it can easily transition into a professional meeting
environment with a partition that divides the space into two separate conference rooms.

Resource Center

A quiet, inviting space stocked with carefully curated books, tools, and technology to empower individuals with knowledge and support.

The Resource Library at Soteria Landing includes cozy nooks for reflection and study as well as seating for small group conversations, offering a safe haven
for growth and learning. This space features a Grab & Go eating area to promote healthy eating and conversation.

Wellness Space

The Wellness Center offers a serene environment dedicated to relaxation and self-care, featuring soft
lighting, sensory-friendly furnishings, and thoughtfully designed spaces for meditation, yoga, and strength exercise classes.

More than just a place for physical activity, the Wellness Center nurtures both body and mind, fostering a holistic approach to healing. Whether seeking a moment of quiet meditation, a guided stretch session, or an invigorating exercise space, visitors will find a welcoming atmosphere designed to promote overall well-being.

Laundry

Far more than a utility space, the Laundry Room at Soteria Landing reflects our broader vision of resource navigation and holistic support for the community.

This space empowers individuals by providing a dignified way to care for their possessions while fostering connection and a sense of renewal. It serves as a concrete example of how we meet immediate needs while also offering access to critical resources like access to laundry and wellness services, benefits enrollment, vocational support, and housing vouchers.

The Laundry Room is an essential part of the navigation services available after leaving Soteria
Landing, providing a dedicated space to support your continued success on your journey forward.

Event Space

A quiet, inviting space stocked with carefully curated books, tools, and technology to empower individuals with knowledge and support.

The Resource Library at Soteria Landing includes cozy nooks for reflection and study as well as seating for small group conversations, offering a safe haven
for growth and learning. This space features a Grab & Go eating area to promote healthy eating and conversation.

Stories of Strength and Resilience

At Jefferson Center, recovery is not just possible—it’s happening every day. Hear from individuals whose lives have been changed through our compassionate, evidence-based care.

“For the first time ever, I feel comfortable in my own skin.”

— DC

“This place has been the best—it is why I came back. The staff care about us and want to see us have the lives we deserve.”

— JT

“Staff here are the reason I came back. They care that much.”

— Peer feedback

“Each day is a miracle that I can wake up and continue doing what I need to do for recovery.”

— Darrin

    Your Support Builds a Healthier Colorado

    Whether you’re a philanthropist, business leader, healthcare partner, or concerned citizen—your support is critical. Together, we can ensure no one faces mental illness or addiction alone.

    For Questions or More Information Contact:

    Jessica Dunbar (she/her/hers)
    Chief Business Development Officer
    JessicaD@jcmh.org

    Joy Wishtun (xe/xem/xyr)
    Director of Philanthropy
    JoyW@jcmh.org

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    Getting Started

    Jefferson Center provides client-centered services designed to meet your individual mental health, substance use, and wellness needs. We’re dedicated to meeting you where you are in your journey and working together to help you live a satisfying and hopeful life.

    Emergency & Crisis Services

    • Hotline
    • Walk-in crisis centers
    • Mobile crisis services throughout the state