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.
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…
A Note From Kiara: August 2023
Dear Community,
As we find ourselves approaching the end of summer, the changing seasons signal a time of transition once again. With the start of the new school year just around the corner, I’m reminded to soak in the sweet moments with my…
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…
Why Pride Matters: A Protest for Equality, Diversity, and Authenticity
At Jefferson Center, we value the diverse voices of our staff members and believe in providing a platform for their perspectives. In this blog post, we have the privilege of hearing from Tabbey, a valued member of our team and a passionate advocate…
Empowering LGBTQ+ Youth: Building Safe Spaces for Growth and Acceptance
Happy Pride Month! June is a timely month to celebrate and shine a light on the LGBTQ+ community, especially the incredible youth who face unique challenges. However, it is important to note that these challenges are faced year-round, and we should…
A Note From Kiara: June 2023
Dear Community,
This month, and always, Jefferson Center stands proud with our LGBTQIA+ clients, community and our team. Pride month is a time of celebration, reflection, and solidarity for the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies. It is about…
Youth and Transitions: How to Help Children and Adolescents Navigate Change
“Change is hard at first, messy in the middle, and gorgeous at the end.”
Robin Sharma
Between the pandemic, teacher turnover, school closures, and the developmental and biological changes that youth face, youth have experienced A LOT of change…
Improving Mental Health Care for Older Adults: A Personalized Approach
Did you know that older adults over the age of 65 represent a significant portion of our population, accounting for 17.4% in Jefferson County and 16.9% nationwide? And that number is projected to double by 2060! Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic…
Understanding Veterans’ Mental Health: Going Beyond Stereotypes
When discussing mental health in the veteran population, the focus is often centered around suicide prevention, given the alarming rates within this community. However, it is crucial to recognize that veteran mental health encompasses more than jus…
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