WEBVTT NOTE This file was generated by Descript 00:00:02.185 --> 00:00:05.185 Tory Shulman: You all know I am big on talking about mental health, 00:00:05.185 --> 00:00:08.485 the stigma, the personalization of it, and I'm not the only one. 00:00:08.485 --> 00:00:12.445 So our next guest, which I'm so excited to have, they love to talk about it as well. 00:00:12.685 --> 00:00:16.825 Jessica and Joy from the Jefferson Center, join us today to talk about how 00:00:16.825 --> 00:00:19.495 you can become a hope hero, which sounds. 00:00:19.855 --> 00:00:20.275 Awesome. 00:00:20.815 --> 00:00:24.265 So Jessica, to start us off, tell us more about the Jefferson 00:00:24.265 --> 00:00:25.375 Center and what you all do. 00:00:25.435 --> 00:00:25.975 Jessica: Sure. 00:00:26.215 --> 00:00:29.065 Jefferson Center is a comprehensive mental health and substance 00:00:29.065 --> 00:00:30.385 use treatment provider. 00:00:30.655 --> 00:00:32.875 We've been around for over 67 years 00:00:33.055 --> 00:00:33.595 Tory Shulman: Oh my word. 00:00:33.655 --> 00:00:36.715 Jessica: And serve over 27,000 people a year. 00:00:36.805 --> 00:00:36.925 Wow. 00:00:36.925 --> 00:00:42.085 We started in Jefferson County and we've grown now to serve the mountain 00:00:42.085 --> 00:00:45.095 communities, people along the front range. 00:00:45.125 --> 00:00:45.185 Tory Shulman: Wow. 00:00:45.185 --> 00:00:47.375 Jessica: Even broader metro Denver area. 00:00:47.435 --> 00:00:47.675 Tory Shulman: Wow. 00:00:47.975 --> 00:00:52.205 Jessica: We have a really talented, dedicated team of clinical professionals 00:00:52.205 --> 00:00:59.215 from therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, and even pharmacists. 00:00:59.395 --> 00:01:04.105 We offer housing solutions and other wraparound supports to support. 00:01:04.105 --> 00:01:06.315 Tory Shulman: Wow, you are doing beautiful work. 00:01:06.345 --> 00:01:06.435 Yeah. 00:01:06.465 --> 00:01:07.725 That is beautiful work. 00:01:07.725 --> 00:01:08.325 Unbelievable. 00:01:08.325 --> 00:01:12.135 So, joy, you recently launched the Be A Hero campaign. 00:01:12.135 --> 00:01:13.005 Tell us all about it. 00:01:13.005 --> 00:01:13.485 I wanna know. 00:01:14.160 --> 00:01:17.670 Joy: So be a hope hero is a grassroots movement. 00:01:17.700 --> 00:01:20.880 We publicly launched it just last week, September 15th. 00:01:20.910 --> 00:01:21.300 Tory Shulman: Oh, MAs. 00:01:21.660 --> 00:01:23.010 Joy: And, uh, thank you. 00:01:23.100 --> 00:01:28.230 This, this movement is really to rally individuals locally owned businesses and 00:01:28.230 --> 00:01:32.910 mission driven companies to come together to protect mental health services. 00:01:32.940 --> 00:01:33.300 Tory Shulman: Wow. 00:01:33.360 --> 00:01:36.930 Joy: Um, so many of the services that Jessica outlined are ones that we know 00:01:36.930 --> 00:01:38.940 our community depends on every day. 00:01:39.000 --> 00:01:42.900 And we wanna make sure that those services continue to be accessible. 00:01:42.940 --> 00:01:43.630 To everyone. 00:01:43.660 --> 00:01:44.680 Tory Shulman: You're spreading the word. 00:01:44.770 --> 00:01:46.960 This is, you're doing really good work. 00:01:47.140 --> 00:01:51.370 So Joy, how can someone like possibly me get involved with this? 00:01:51.670 --> 00:01:52.960 Joy: Um, I'm so glad that you asked. 00:01:53.620 --> 00:01:53.950 Um, 00:01:54.100 --> 00:01:54.970 Tory Shulman: we have a box here. 00:01:55.000 --> 00:01:56.530 Joy: We have a box here. 00:01:56.590 --> 00:02:00.790 Um, as I said, it's a grassroots movement, which means we need everyone involved. 00:02:00.850 --> 00:02:03.700 And the beauty of a grassroots campaign is that. 00:02:04.135 --> 00:02:05.155 People can get creative. 00:02:05.245 --> 00:02:05.305 Yeah. 00:02:05.305 --> 00:02:08.065 And we need everyone's brilliant brain power to support us. 00:02:08.065 --> 00:02:12.205 So if you're a locally owned business and you wanna get involved, perhaps 00:02:12.205 --> 00:02:14.515 you have a fundraiser for us. 00:02:14.515 --> 00:02:14.935 Tory Shulman: Nice. 00:02:14.995 --> 00:02:19.555 Joy: Um, and maybe we know that the economy always fluctuates and 00:02:19.555 --> 00:02:23.940 so it's not always about monetary donations and sponsorships. 00:02:23.940 --> 00:02:25.920 It's about continuing the conversation. 00:02:25.980 --> 00:02:26.280 Tory Shulman: Yes. 00:02:26.340 --> 00:02:27.660 Joy: It's about reducing the stigma. 00:02:27.690 --> 00:02:27.780 Yes. 00:02:27.780 --> 00:02:32.160 Being open to talking about mental health, to talk about what brings you hope. 00:02:32.190 --> 00:02:32.310 Yes. 00:02:32.310 --> 00:02:34.260 And how can I bring someone hope each day? 00:02:34.290 --> 00:02:34.680 Tory Shulman: Yes. 00:02:34.740 --> 00:02:38.940 Joy: And if there are opportunities to partner in a financial way, we have so 00:02:38.940 --> 00:02:43.740 many options through our website, through these are little be a Hope Hero kits, 00:02:43.740 --> 00:02:45.435 which this one is for you because, oh. 00:02:45.815 --> 00:02:50.105 Talking about mental health makes nine news and cocoa a hope hero. 00:02:50.195 --> 00:02:51.845 Tory Shulman: Oh, that's wonderful. 00:02:51.895 --> 00:02:52.945 So what do we get in the box? 00:02:53.035 --> 00:02:53.245 Okay. 00:02:53.245 --> 00:02:54.625 Joy: There's lots of goodies in the box. 00:02:54.655 --> 00:02:56.245 The first is a window decal. 00:02:56.245 --> 00:02:56.755 Tory Shulman: Oh, I love that. 00:02:56.755 --> 00:02:59.275 Joy: And this is for local businesses to really signal 00:02:59.275 --> 00:03:00.775 that they're in the movement. 00:03:00.775 --> 00:03:02.275 They're a part of this campaign. 00:03:02.275 --> 00:03:02.665 Tory Shulman: Lovely. 00:03:02.725 --> 00:03:03.865 Joy: And they wanna support it. 00:03:04.495 --> 00:03:08.005 At business registers, if there are individuals who also wanna 00:03:08.005 --> 00:03:10.855 get involved and maybe they don't wanna go on the website to make a 00:03:10.855 --> 00:03:14.005 donation, they could go to the site. 00:03:14.035 --> 00:03:14.965 Tory Shulman: Turn this, this way. 00:03:14.970 --> 00:03:15.120 Thank you. 00:03:15.120 --> 00:03:15.520 There we go. 00:03:15.520 --> 00:03:15.840 Keep going. 00:03:15.980 --> 00:03:16.400 Oh, thank you. 00:03:16.525 --> 00:03:17.095 You're welcome. 00:03:17.095 --> 00:03:17.365 I see this. 00:03:17.365 --> 00:03:19.735 Joy: And they can make a donation and get one of these buttons. 00:03:19.795 --> 00:03:22.225 Tory Shulman: Oh, I love the Jessica and I are wearing, oh, look how fabulous. 00:03:22.225 --> 00:03:23.275 Joy: Which be a hope hero. 00:03:23.275 --> 00:03:24.925 Kindness is a superpower. 00:03:24.955 --> 00:03:25.435 Tory Shulman: That's true. 00:03:25.585 --> 00:03:29.455 Joy: Then each of the kits also includes other swag, like a hope hero hat. 00:03:29.460 --> 00:03:29.995 This one, this one for you. 00:03:29.995 --> 00:03:30.295 Tory Shulman: I'm wearing. 00:03:30.835 --> 00:03:31.675 That is great. 00:03:31.675 --> 00:03:32.875 Joy: And a little goodie bag. 00:03:32.965 --> 00:03:35.935 Um, as well as some talking points so that people, if they're not sure 00:03:35.965 --> 00:03:37.655 how to talk about mental health. 00:03:37.655 --> 00:03:40.235 If they're not sure how to talk about Jefferson Center, we 00:03:40.235 --> 00:03:41.675 provide all of that for them. 00:03:41.675 --> 00:03:42.365 Tory Shulman: That's fantastic. 00:03:42.365 --> 00:03:43.895 'cause sometimes just starting is hard. 00:03:43.955 --> 00:03:44.375 You know what I mean? 00:03:44.375 --> 00:03:44.465 Mm-hmm. 00:03:44.705 --> 00:03:47.195 If you're a business that's never done that before, this is a way in. 00:03:47.240 --> 00:03:48.080 Which is beautiful. 00:03:48.350 --> 00:03:52.250 Um, we also wanna continue to see the impact that the community has in Colorado. 00:03:52.400 --> 00:03:54.740 How is the Be a Hope Hero campaign keeping this going? 00:03:56.100 --> 00:03:56.190 Joy: Mm-hmm. 00:03:57.270 --> 00:03:57.810 Hope. 00:03:58.050 --> 00:04:01.770 The amazing thing about hope is that it can be little or big. 00:04:02.130 --> 00:04:06.720 Um, we have been going around recently to public avenues asking like students, 00:04:06.720 --> 00:04:09.810 for example, down at the college campuses, what brings you hope. 00:04:09.870 --> 00:04:10.200 Yeah. 00:04:10.200 --> 00:04:14.220 And a student said, every morning when I wake up, I'm filled with hope. 00:04:14.280 --> 00:04:14.640 Oh. 00:04:14.640 --> 00:04:15.690 'cause it's a new day. 00:04:15.840 --> 00:04:16.620 Tory Shulman: Wow. 00:04:16.710 --> 00:04:19.380 Joy: And I think about all these small ways that we can 00:04:19.380 --> 00:04:20.940 provide hope to one another. 00:04:21.060 --> 00:04:24.270 And our hope with this, our hope with this campaign is. 00:04:24.575 --> 00:04:26.765 As we talk about it, that it'll spread 00:04:26.795 --> 00:04:27.155 Tory Shulman: Yeah, 00:04:27.215 --> 00:04:31.055 Joy: as much as possible through even our social media campaigns where we can 00:04:31.055 --> 00:04:32.795 highlight people who are hope heroes. 00:04:32.825 --> 00:04:33.125 Yeah. 00:04:33.185 --> 00:04:38.345 And any, anyone has the possibility to be a hope hero, no matter your age. 00:04:38.555 --> 00:04:43.260 If you're a small student, if you're the owner of a larger corporation. 00:04:43.290 --> 00:04:43.950 Tory Shulman: It's for everybody. 00:04:43.950 --> 00:04:44.730 Joy: It's for everybody. 00:04:44.730 --> 00:04:46.320 Tory Shulman: That's so important to hear. 00:04:46.500 --> 00:04:49.620 Jessica, are you, uh, by any chance looking for volunteers? 00:04:49.620 --> 00:04:49.770 Jessica: Yes. 00:04:49.800 --> 00:04:51.450 Tory Shulman: Because this sounds like I wanna be one. 00:04:51.750 --> 00:04:52.050 Jessica: Yes. 00:04:52.050 --> 00:04:52.230 Thank you. 00:04:52.230 --> 00:04:53.190 Tory Shulman: So talk to us about that. 00:04:53.220 --> 00:04:53.340 Jessica: Yeah. 00:04:53.340 --> 00:04:57.080 We love working with volunteers, like I said throughout all of our programs 00:04:57.395 --> 00:05:03.685 we have some homes and residential programs and so in that way people can 00:05:03.685 --> 00:05:08.605 join up with their coworkers or friends and help us freshen up our facilities. 00:05:08.605 --> 00:05:14.045 So there's always opportunities, painting, helping with landscape or other upgrades. 00:05:14.105 --> 00:05:18.335 And then we have as part of this several fundraising events coming up. 00:05:18.335 --> 00:05:18.515 Tory Shulman: Amazing. 00:05:18.515 --> 00:05:20.855 Jessica: So at Gala we have a 5K walk. 00:05:21.505 --> 00:05:26.575 We rely on volunteers to help us with tabling at that event, and then 00:05:26.575 --> 00:05:28.135 also logistics throughout the day. 00:05:28.135 --> 00:05:31.345 So we deeply appreciate the help of volunteers and we couldn't 00:05:31.345 --> 00:05:32.365 do what we do without 'em. 00:05:32.635 --> 00:05:32.965 Tory Shulman: Wow. 00:05:33.085 --> 00:05:34.075 I love this campaign. 00:05:34.075 --> 00:05:35.125 I love everything about it. 00:05:35.245 --> 00:05:40.156 To learn more about donating or join the Be a Hope Hero campaign, all you have 00:05:40.156 --> 00:05:41.996 to do is log onto jcmh.org/hope-hero. 00:05:46.099 --> 00:05:47.539 They sponsor today's segment. 00:05:47.539 --> 00:05:48.229 Thank you both.