Resources
Do you have questions about mental health? Are there topics you want to learn more about? Do you want to be inspired by stories from real people? Check out our resources that cover a range of topics from Anxiety to Substance Use. You can also hear directly from our CEO through Kiara’s Note or others just like you from our Voices of Hope blog.
Standing Up for Our Community
Right now, our mental health is more important than ever. Mental Health Month begins this year as harmful changes are being made to both funding and our most vulnerable communities. Proposed cuts to Medicaid along with funding claw backs to SAMHSA…
A Conversation with Sarah Alquist
Today marks a new chapter for Jefferson Center, and we are honored and excited to continue our journey with Sarah Alquist as our new President and CEO. She is proud to join our long-standing legacy of compassionate…
Recognizing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Day
Most people know the fifth day of May to be Cinco De Mayo when it comes to cultural significance. But while most people celebrate the overcoming of one indigenous struggle, a different one continues today. May 5th also marks Missing and Murdered In…
Medicaid and SAMHSA: Just the Facts
In The United States, Medicaid is a government program that provides health insurance coverage to those of us with limited income. Medicaid was first established nearly 60 years ago, and since then has kept millions of Americans healthy and alive…
Protect Funding for Mental Health
The past few weeks have been challenging for behavioral health and other safety net providers. Now, more than ever, mental health is at a critical juncture. The sudden funding cuts through Health and Human Services early this month left Colorado sc…
Celebrating Diversity Month
By Chevie Coronado April is Celebrate Diversity Month, a time dedicated to recognizing, appreciating and valuing the unique cultures, traditions and perspectives that shape our communities. Established in 2004, this observance encourages individua…
Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health disorder characterized by persistent instability in mood, behavior, self-image, and functioning. It often Involves difficulties in managing emotions, relationships, and self-perception. BPD w…
Staying Committed in a Season of Change
As spring arrives, and we fluctuate between warm sunny days and snow falling on fresh shoots of green, it serves as a reminder that change is both unpredictable and inevitable at once. This time of year and the shift in seasons symbolize transition…
A Conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Shumann
After more than a decade at Jefferson Center, Dr. Shumann takes us through her professional journey, lessons learned along the way, and what inspires her the most.
