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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
A young woman sits with her head in her hands, looking distressed. Another person's hand reaches out toward her in a gesture of offering help and support.
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 hospi…
A female artist smiles warmly at the camera while sitting in her bright art studio. She holds an artist's palette covered in colorful paint and a palette knife, and her work table is filled with brushes. A large, abstract painting on an easel is visible behind her.
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 call…
A close-up shot focuses on one person's hand gently holding another's hand and wrist in a gesture of comfort and reassurance, set against a dark, plain background.
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 pe…
During a therapy session, a young woman with a worried expression sits on a leather couch, clasping her hands in front of her face as she listens intently to a counselor who is seen from behind.
Hayley started therapy at a young age when she was about seven years old. Around the age of 13, she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, though her therapy visits remained inconsistent for years following. As a child, she was told to “trust the adu…
A young person with their hair in a bun is draped in a light blue, pink, and white Transgender Pride Flag. They are sitting on a rocky mountainside, looking out at a vast, green landscape with a peaceful and hopeful expression.
Trigger warning: Suicide The ability to grow up, form substantial relationships and build a lucrative career all while comfortably identifying as the gender in which you were born is something many cisgender people take for granted. Though sh…
A man in silhouette, wearing a beanie and glasses, looks out a window covered in raindrops.
Antonio* had just moved from the East Coast to Colorado when he was first introduced to Jefferson Center. Despite several successful years of staying sober and attempting to readjust his life, he still struggled with his mental health, including li…
A smiling woman with short, reddish-brown hair and stylish blue-green glasses sits at a table in a sunlit cafe. She is wearing a red blazer and rests her chin on her hand while looking contentedly to the side
From an outsider’s perspective, Debra T.* appeared successful and thriving in her career as a corporate executive. Like many people who struggle with mental health, she was not diagnosed until later in life, learning she had been living with bipola…
Two young women with curly hair share a supportive moment by a bright window. One woman sits on the floor looking out with a sad expression, while her friend kneels behind her, placing a comforting arm on her shoulder.
“Being in this field is a benefit because it’s been a model in my own family in normalizing mental health, normalizing talking about your own mental health, and not feeling shamed or guilty for reaching out when you’re struggling. – Allyson, Pro…
An older woman with curly gray hair smiles as she sits on a blanket in a park and hugs her two young grandchildren. One child gives her a kiss on the cheek while the other cuddles close to her in the warm, late-afternoon sunlight.
“I want to tell my story to help other people. The staff at Jefferson Center is amazing, and they helped me. I spoke to my friend, and she noticed it too, that the edginess is gone. It changed my life.”  – Jesse, a client at Jefferson Cente…
A close-up, soft-focus photo of a pair of cupped hands gently holding a single, delicate yellow wildflower by its stem.
“My quality of life is tremendous compared to before I entered treatment.”   – Lisa, a client at Jefferson Center Living a stable and happy life, Lisa is a force to be reckoned with. She has a successful career in the airline indust…

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