At Jefferson Center, we know how important the link between emotional and physical wellbeing is. Our wellness services offer both traditional and holistic alternatives that build on your unique strengths and interests, and help improve your total health – mind, and body!
Are you looking for ways to eat and sleep better? Improve your overall health and live better? We can help! Connect with our wellness team to help you overcome barriers, create healthy habits and find the support you need.
Wellness Classes
Each quarter, Jefferson Center offers a variety of wellness classes to meet the needs of both our clients and the community. The following types of classes are offered each quarter:
- Mental Health – anxiety and depression, stress and self-coaching.
- Physical Health – yoga and meditation, tai chi.
Classes are free to Medicaid clients and are a small fee (typically $5 – $10) for private insurance clients.
NEW! 2021 Winter Wellness Class Catalog
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Trauma-Informed Mindfulness and Yoga for Anxiety and Depression
January 4 – March 29| Mondays, 11 a.m- 12 p.m.| Jovahna Pena, MA, MEd
Building Better Boundaries
January 6 – February 24| Wednesdays, 2- 3 p.m.| Jovahna Pena, MA, MEd
Healing the Whole Self
March 10 – 31| Wednesdays, 2- 3 p.m.| Jovahna Pena, MA, MEd
Creating Calm in Chaos
January 5 – March 23| Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m.| Emily Olsen, MA, LPCC
Taming the Anxious Mind
January – March| Wednesdays, 11 a.m. -12 p.m.| Emily Olsen, MA, LPCC
Art Image Exploration and Creation for the Body and Mind
January 7 – March 25 | Thursday, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Linda Sweeney, LPC, LAC, ATR
Mid-Morning Meditation
We are pleased to offer call-in morning meditation sessions each Thursday in partnership with the Jefferson County Public Library. Call in from the comfort of your home, office, or anywhere you’d like, to reduce stress, quiet the mind, and set intentions.
Call 303-502-5189 on Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. to participate.
Mid-Morning Meditation: Loving Kindness
Mid-Morning Meditation: Compassion
Mid-Morning Meditation: Sound as an Anchor
Mid-Morning Meditation: Gratitude
Wellness Coaching
Our wellness coaching program can help you improve your overall wellness in 12 convenient sessions. Your coach will meet with you in person and by phone to create a personalized plan tailored to you and your family’s lifestyle. Health goals may include managing blood pressure, proper diet/nutrition, exercising regularly, reducing or quitting tobacco use and managing stress levels.
Smoking and Tobacco Cessation
Quitting smoking and other tobacco/nicotine products can have many benefits both physically and mentally. Certified Tobacco Treatment Peer Specialist Coaches can work with clients to overcome barriers, develop a quit plan and live a healthier, more enjoyable life. We know that quitting is tough but with help, it is possible.