Kiara’s Note Resources
Hear from our President and CEO, Dr. Kiara Kuenzler, on important mental health topics we face and how we as a community can use connection to facilitate hope and resiliency.
Honoring Suicide Prevention Month and Recovery Month with Compassion, Action, and Community
We all have a story to tell, and while our journey is uniquely our own, there are threads connecting us as humans, even in the moments when we feel most alone. You are not alone. Most of us have experienced the pain, confusion, and feelings of he…
A Crossroads for Behavioral Health in Colorado
Over the past five years, our country – and indeed much of the world – has undergone profound collective transformation. We have experienced the lows of a global pandemic, racial injustice, rising rates of mental health conditions, substance misu…
Celebrating Pride Month
Dear Community,
Pride Month is a time of celebration, reflection, and solidarity for the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies. It is about celebrating the beauty of being human, recognizing the diverse ways we show up in the world, and cultivatin…
Celebrating Mental Health Month: Reflecting on the Past, Embracing the Future
A Note From Kiara
Since 1949, May has been recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month across our country. This month also marks an important milestone for us at Jefferson Center as we celebrate our 66th anniversary and look forward to an exci…
Moving Through Trauma: 25 Years After Columbine, Embracing Community Healing
Dear Community,
As we move into the spring, I am struck by the rapid transformation around us. It seems that overnight, our hills are turning green, trees are budding, and the cool mornings warm quickly with the sun. The shift of seasons highl…
What it Means to be a Woman in Leadership
When I think about who I am as a woman leader, I think of the ways that I show up in this world through all my relationships. We are always “in relationship” with others, whether we are working with others to make the best decision or in cons…
Fostering Connections: The Power of Peer Services in Mental Health Recovery
A Note from Kiara
This month, I am taking a moment to reflect on the important connections and relationships that form the foundation of our journey toward mental wellness. At the heart of our approach lies an understanding of the human ex…
Reflections on the Importance of Empathy
Every year, on New Year’s Day, I spend a fair amount of time reflecting on how I want to intentionally move through the year ahead and cultivate meaning, satisfaction, and joy. This year, I keep coming back to the importance of empathy, and how f…
Putting People First: A Visionary Path Forward
In the vibrant tapestry of community mental health, there exists a guiding principle that transcends mere rhetoric and becomes the heartbeat of our work – putting people first. As the CEO of Jefferson Center, I find myself reflecting on the s…
Embracing Gratitude in A Season of Reflection
Dear Jefferson Center Community,
During this season of introspection, when the weather grows colder and the days shorten, it’s only natural for us to reflect on gratitude and our complex mix of emotions.
While some may eag…
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