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.
Stessed Out? Learn How to Cope Without Alcohol
Stress and alcohol are often intertwined in a vicious cycle. Many people turn to alcohol as a way of coping with stress, but in the long run, this can be detrimental to mental health and overall well-being. In recognition of Stress Awareness Month…
Kiyo’s Story
Patients visit Jefferson Center’s walk-in crisis center for various reasons. Some are experiencing suicidal thoughts, and others may be facing an onslaught of stress and trauma. Kiyo had been on and off medications for years and was at the end of h…
Faith Ahrens
Meet Faith Ahrens (they/them). To start their career, Faith had been working in more corporate roles, including banking and sales. That’s when they realized they wanted to find something that spoke more to them. Someplace they could make a differen…
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 ident…
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 g…
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, prejud…
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 overf…
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 subs…
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 envisioning…
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 year…
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