Media Articles
December 2020 – Seniors staying actively, socially involved in Arvada
December 2020 – On Edge: For one Lakewood family, mental health difficulties aren’t just about 2020
September 2020 – ‘We really believe in the power of resilience’: Mental health cases increase, but expert says there’s hope
August 2020 – Two more clinicians to join Arvada PD
August 2020 – Jefferson Center’s mobile unit designed to help those battling addiction
August 2019 – JCMH introduces program to help local veterans, military families
July 2019 – Free, call-in meditation service program offered through library
July 2019 – Jefferson County offers call-in meditation program
May 2019 – Complete Auto Repair, Jefferson Center for Mental Health recognized for ethics
April 2019 – With A Threat To Schools Near the Columbine Anniversary, A Tough Week For Mental Health Got Tougher
April 2019 – A night to just chill – class for parents of teens and tweens
February 2019 – Talking about behavioral health with the Jefferson Center
December 2018 – Looking back at 2018 in Jefferson County
July 2018 – Jefferson Center names new CEO
June 2018 – Beach party in Arvada attempts to break world record
May 2018 – West Metro chamber inducts 2018 hall of fame class
May 2018 – Where to find help: suicide prevention for veterans and family members
May 2018 – Did you know there is first aid training for mental health?
May 2018 – Jefferson Center celebrates 60 years
April 2018 – Jefferson Center opens new crisis center
February 2018 – Bridging The Gap
January 2018 – Substance Abuse Treatment Centers Step Into Fill Arapahoe House Void
May 2017 – Community steps up to save detox facility
October 2017 – Colorado Veterans Face Higher Suicide Rates
September 2017 – Jeffco Collaborative Promoting Mental Health Training
December 2016 / January 2017 – Arvada Police Respond to Growing Demand for Mental Health
January 2017 – Jeffco Schools Address Mental Health Needs
May 2016 – Lakewood Exhibit Shines Light on Mental Health
April 2016 – At Jeffco Breakfast, It’s All Good News
March 2016 – Aurora mayor presents $22,750 for children’s mental health from benefit golf tournament
November 2015 – Jeffco Center for Mental Health connects care, receives national recognition
March 2016 – Veterans Program in Colorado addresses isolation, mental health
November 2015 – Empowering All Veterans to “Charlie Mike”
October 2015 – Jeffco Conference Gives Parents Tools, Confidence to Raise Healthy Children
October 2015 – Jefferson Center Receives C4MH Award
March 2013 – Colorado Mental Health Programs See Chance for Improvement
News Releases
June 2020 – Jefferson County Public Health Executive Director Awarded American College of Preventive Medicine’s Distinguished Service Award
May 2020 – Jessica Dunbar, New Vice President of Business Development and Community Engagement at Jefferson Center
February 2020 – Dr. Brandon Ward, New CINO at Jefferson Center
January 2019 – Lenya Robinson, New COO at Jefferson Center
July 2018 – Dr. Kiara Kuenzler, New CEO at Jefferson Center
December 2017 – Jefferson Center for Mental Health Celebrates its 12th Annual Art of Hope Calendar
October 2017 – New Chief Operations Officer at Jefferson Center No Stranger to Most
September 2017 – Helping Kids Thrive Workshop Attracting Record Sign-ups for the 27th Year
April 2016 – Colorado-based program to begin implementation in Michigan with funding from $4.2 million grant
March 2016 – Program helping older adults live independently coming to Michigan this Spring/Summer
January 2016 – Jefferson Center Trains Over 650 People in Mental Health First Aid for Law Enforcement
January 2016 – FREE Mental Health First Aid Class – Upcoming class focuses on veterans’ mental health
January 2016 – Upcoming class focuses on veterans’ mental health
January – 2016 Start the New Year Gaining Valuable Skills with Mental Health First Aid
August 2014 – Senator Jeanne Nicholson Honored
June 2014 – Senior Reach Recognized by SAMHSA
June 2014 – Senior Reach Awarded National Evidence-based Program Status
August 2013 – Jefferson Center to Honor Representative Gerou and Representative Kraft-Tharp
May 2013 – Historic Mental Health Legislation Signed at Jefferson Center for Mental Health
May 2013 – Gov. John Hickenlooper to Sign Historic Mental Health Bills
March 2013 – Jefferson Center Celebrates 55 years
March 2013 – John Talbot, PhD. Joins Jefferson Center
February 2013 – Health Care Homes Without Walls Partnership Announced
October 2012 – Innovative Community Mental Health Program Receives SAMHSA Grant
July 2012 – Letter to Community, Volunteers and Responders after Aurora Shooting