Colorado co-responder programs aim to bridge gaps with mental health crisis responses

Co-responders have been a staple in the Wheat Ridge community since 2017. That’s when the city partnered with Jefferson Center Mental Health to aid officers on crisis calls.

Oct 2024

Wheat Ridge Police Partners with Mental Health Professionals for Co-response on 911 Calls 

Setting out to serve and protect in Wheat Ridge often consists of two-person teams, a police officer in the driver’s seat and a police-based co-responder as a passenger.

Oct 2024

Solid Ground Honored as Lakewood Mayor’s Inspiration Award Winner

Opened earlier this year to provide a safe space for people transitioning from housing insecurity, these apartments reflect an investment in some of the area’s most vulnerable people. So far, more than 40 people have been welcomed into Solid Ground, which was designed with the unique needs of this population in mind – things like large windows and open views in laundry rooms and stairwells, abundant natural light and more. Residents are supported 24/7 by on-site staff and given job training.

Sept 2024

Breaking the Silence: How Connection Saves Lives in the Fight Against Suicide

“As a therapist, I have experienced the guilt and pain of losing a client to suicide, and the small farming community where I grew up has been rocked by multiple suicides over the years. I’ve made it a priority in my professional role to ensure that more of our staff ask clients if they’re having thoughts of suicide.”

Sept 2024 

Jefferson Center for Mental Health councilors visit Clear Creek County following Idaho Springs homicide

Trained mental health counselors invited Idaho Springs residents affected by the recent death of local Paul Peavey to talk about feelings and anxiety surrounding the murder.

Sept 2024

Event offering semicolon tattoos for suicide awareness

Nine shops across the Denver metro area will tattoo semicolons for a minimum donation of $50 to Jefferson Center in honor of Suicide Prevention Month.

Sept 2024