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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.
Empowering Women’s Mental Health
March is National Women’s History Month—a time to celebrate stories of the past that paved the way for women today, celebrate the contributions women continue to make, and envision a future where people are treated equally, no matter how they ide…
Beyond Appearances: The Truth About Invisible Disabilities
Think about a moment you or someone you know were circling a parking lot, trying to find a spot. Perhaps one of the spots near the front reserved for those with disabilities is still open, though you don’t park there, of course, because you are a…
Historical Trailblazers in Black Mental Health Care: A Year-Round Celebration
In a society where a lack of representation and research has led to numerous disparities in the mental health care system, especially for the Black community, where many feel as though they should avoid seeking treatment within the systemic, prej…
Show Yourself Some Love This Valentine’s Day (And All Year)
It is THAT time of year again. Lovey-dovey cards, heart-shaped chocolates, and flowers fill the shelves in every grocery store across the nation. Restaurant reservations are booked out weeks in advance. The weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day ove…
A Note From Kiara: February 2023
During the month of February, we often witness the transformation of various stores, restaurants, and other public spaces promoting the celebration of Black History Month. Spreading awareness and education about Black history is essential to …
Dry January: The Month-Long Challenge with Year-Round Benefits
The first month of 2023 will soon be coming to a close, and you may have heard your friends, family, and coworkers participating in something called “Dry January.” This is essentially a challenge many people have undertaken to abstain from any su…
Sustain Your New Year’s Resolution with Self-Reflection
‘Tis the season for setting New Year’s resolutions! For many of us, the new year is like starting a new chapter in the book of life. Now that the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is declining, perhaps you are finding yourself envisionin…
The Power of Resiliency – A Message From Our CEO
Resilience is a word that we use frequently in the mental health field to convey the capacity of humans to recover or adjust in the face of extreme stress or times of significant change. Derived from the Latin word “resilire”, meaning to “leap ba…
Susan Wagner
Coordinator of Adult Outpatient Peer Specialists How long have you been with Jefferson Center and what was it like then? I’ve been with Jefferson Center for 11 years. At this time Peer Specialists had been at Jefferson Center for about 9 ye…
Jessica Rossi
Meet Jessica Rossi (she/her/hers). Three years ago, she join the Jefferson Center team. When asked how she likes her role, she responds with enthusiasm, “I love it!” So, we wanted to get to know why Jessica loves her job and how she takes thi…
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Solid Ground Apartments
Opening Spring 2024! We are excited to open our Solid Ground Apartments and begin to welcome 40 families who are transitioning from housing instability to a place called home.