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Mental Health Matters Resources

Each of us experience a different mental health journey. Mental Health Matters explores topics we might face including resources we can use to support our mental health as well as those around us.
Mental Health Matters
The hands of a man and a woman form a protective circle around a white paper cutout of a family of four. The paper family, consisting of a father, mother, daughter, and son holding hands, is centered on a light blue background.
by Chelsea Vibert There are few jobs on the planet more difficult than parenting. It is an everyday effort and the goalposts for success are always shifting. In any circumstance, this would be a challenge, but add on the last few tumultuous year…
A stylized, two-panel illustration depicting people resting at home. In the left panel, a woman lounges in bed with two cats. In the right panel, a man sits on a couch under a blanket, petting a cat and holding a mug.
by Sarah Bass Most days are filled with responsibility – work, school, being a caregiver, extracurriculars, or commitments to our communities, and the list can go on and on. Often, true rest is only allowed, or we only allow ourselves to rest on…
A stylized, three-part illustration of different therapy settings against a white background.
For the last several years, attitudes concerning going to therapy have steadily improved. Where before it may have been seen as a sign that something was wrong in a person’s life, now, going to therapy is widely viewed as a strength. Still, several…
A stylized illustration of an office filled with burnt-out employees.
Burnout is a term that many of us are familiar with and have experienced ourselves. It is a response to chronic stress from different types of work involving responsibilities, purpose, expectations, or obligations. Some examples may include volunte…
A young girl with long, curly reddish-blonde hair and a daisy tucked over her ear, stands in a grassy field. She has her eyes squeezed shut and mouth wide open in a joyful cheer while giving two enthusiastic thumbs-up.
There has been no shortage of challenges in the past two years. The global COVID-19 pandemic continues, bringing with it uncertainty and hardship. All the while, access to our usual coping strategies and support systems are still spotty at best. It…
To our valued clients and community–  Due to the rapid spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, and for the health and safety of our clients and staff, Jefferson Center will be transitioning many of our in-person services to telehealth…
Two female friends enjoy a conversation at an outdoor cafe table. One woman, wearing a black hijab and holding a smartphone, smiles warmly at her friend, who is holding a coffee cup.
Issues surrounding COVID-19, like mask requirements and vaccinations, have led to a rise in confrontations, from front-line workers with customers, to arguments with friends, family, and neighbors.   A conflict is a…
A close-up photo of two people holding hands in a gesture of comfort and support. A teal and purple awareness ribbon, the symbol for suicide prevention, is in the top right corner.
The beginning of September marks National Suicide Prevention Month. An important protective factor for suicide prevention is connection. This September, we are excited to announce our Here for You campaign, focusing on the importance of connection…
A Black woman sits on the edge of her bed in a dimly lit room, looking down with a pained and worried expression. She has her hand on her forehead, conveying a sense of sleeplessness and anxiety.
Trauma can be the result of any number of incidents that cause physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual harm. Whether a person has been in a car wreck, experienced war, or been a victim of abuse, oftentimes they will need adequate support systems…
A vibrant graphic with a colorful, abstract pattern. A central white box contains black, capitalized text that reads: "JULY IS BIPOC MENTAL HEALTH MONTH." The Mental Health America logo is below the text.
At Jefferson Center, we are always working to connect more closely with our communities and make access to mental health resources a reality for everyone, by addressing the unique barriers and needs of the diverse communities we serve. This July, w…

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