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Voices of Hope Resources

Sharing Stories of Hope, Resilience, and Recovery. Read about the experiences of clients at Jefferson Center and how mental health treatment made a positive impact on their lives.
Voices of Hope
Tonya’s Story

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…
The Women’s Recovery House Story

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…
Allison’s Story

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 pr…
Jennifer’s Story

Jennifer’s Story

Jennifer’s journey with mental health care began with a troubled marriage. She sought help at a mental health center in Arapahoe County, where she saw a marriage counselor for a year. The counselor suggested that Jennifer and her partner needed i…
Kiyo’s Story

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…
Lynn’s Story

Lynn’s Story

Lynn O. was introduced to Jefferson Center during a time of crisis in her family. A teenage family member’s behavior had changed drastically, and no one knew what was happening or what they could do to help their loved one. Was it teenage rebelli…
Blake’s Story

Blake’s Story

As Blake recalls his life when he first got involved with mental health care, he is amazed at how unstable his mental state really was. He had been suffering from substance use disorder but did not believe the drugs he took were detrimental to hi…
Susan’s Story

Susan’s Story

Suicide is preventable, but steps need to be taken in order to save someone’s life. One of the most important actions that need to happen is the person who is contemplating suicide needs to seek professional help. Susan had been in and out of hos…
Gin’s Story

Gin’s Story

When filling time, Gin likes to draw on napkins. Muses and gossips act as her “imaginary friends.” She tells stories through artwork, often about the muses, and compares them to talismans or tarot cards. Charged with meaning and intention. She ca…
Tonya’s Story

Tonya’s Story

When it comes to mental health, not everyone can “fake it till they make it.” This can even be a dangerous sentiment, as it can cause those struggling to believe that, if they slap a smile on their face long enough, they can force the kind of …
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