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.
Tonya’s Story
Meet Tonya H., a resilient 58-year-old mother of three daughters and proud grandmother of six. Before embarking on her healing journey, Tonya found herself grappling with emotional turmoil. “I would be happy and then upset and couldn’t figure out w…
The Unique Journey to Recovery
Recovery from substance use problems is usually not a simple journey, with both good and tough times. It’s different for everyone, and finding the right help and treatment is also unique. Often, the stigma around substance use problems can make it…
The Women’s Recovery House Story
[11:45 AM] Stephanie Schiemann
In January 2023, we had the privilege of being part of an amazing individual’s self-discovery journey through our Residential Recovery Substance Use Disorder (SUD) program. She came to us after a difficult period m…
Navigating the Holidays: Tools for Tolerance, Acceptance, and Positive Relationships
The holidays can be a tough time of year. Family is coming over, and you might feel excited, anxious, nervous, or everything at once. Take a deep breath—you’re not alone! You have yourself, and you have tools and skills to handle this holiday seaso…
Why Practicing Gratitude Is Important and the Best Ways to Do It
Throughout our lives, we are told to be thankful and show gratitude for what we have and those around us. While we know it’s important to be grateful, sometimes it’s hard to be, especially during difficult times.
Actively practicing gratitude ca…
Supporting Seniors and Their Mental Health
The population of adults over the age of 65 makes up for 17.4% of Jefferson County and 16.9% nationwide. This is projected to nearly double by 2060. Many older adults felt the pandemic’s impact with increased isolation, subsequent depression and an…
Housing is the Key to Recovery
As Autumn changes the leaves and drops the temperatures in Colorado, the need for housing becomes that much more important. At Jefferson Center, our focus goes toward not just responsive mental healthcare, but proactive care as well. Housing plays…
Suicide Prevention: Progress & The Road Ahead
While it’s important to address our mental health year-round, September provides a specific time to focus on one of the most difficult subjects in mental health —suicide. During this time, mental health professionals across the country make efforts…
Helping Your Child Navigate Change – Advice for Back to School Anxiety From Our School-Based Clinicians
Remember how you felt when you started that new job? When did you move to a new city for the first time? No matter how big the change, it can be a challenge for many of us.
We sat down with our School-Based Clinicians to learn how parents c…
Allison’s Story
Though she had dealt with depression throughout her younger life, Allison sought out mental health treatment after she began experiencing delusional thoughts in college. No one else had recognized that she was having issues, however. She saw a priv…
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