Resources
Do you have questions about mental health? Are there topics you want to learn more about? Do you want to be inspired by stories from real people? Check out our resources that cover a range of topics from Anxiety to Substance Use. You can also hear directly from our CEO through Kiara’s Note or others just like you from our Voices of Hope blog.
The Importance of Being Informed while Staying Balanced
Change and transformation are one of life’s greatest guarantees. And now more than ever, we have the ability to keep track of these changes at our fingertips – from social media, online news sources, streaming and more. Click-bait headlines and sen…
Choosing Love Means Changing the World
Love has many different meanings. We most commonly think of love as a state of being that we find ourselves in by happenstance-the love that fills your heart with affection for a person in your life, or the expansiveness you feel when doing an acti…
Begin 2025 with Presence in Mind
There are times when I rush through the days and weeks, moving so quickly that I barely pause to notice the abundance of life happening while I’m “busy getting things done.” The priority of the day is often working on my to-do list, knowing that I…
Honoring Martin Luther King: A Legacy of Justice & Hope
by Chevie Coronado
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, observed annually on the 3rd Monday of January, is a day dedicated to celebrating the life, vision and enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As a pivotal leader in the American Civil Rights…
A Message from Kiara
Dear Valued Partners and Friends,
I hope this message finds you well in the new year. It is with a mix of excitement and bittersweet emotion that I share the news of my upcoming transition. On May 2, I will be transitioning from my role as CEO o…
A Message from our Board Chair
Dear Community,
I want to share the news that Dr. Kiara Kuenzler, Jefferson Center for Mental Health’s President and CEO, will be moving on to a new role in May 2025 as the next President and CEO of the Mental Health Corporations of America (mhc…
Identifying and Treating PTSD: What You Need to Know
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after you experience or witness a frightening or highly stressful event. It’s not just about feeling upset or scared for a short time; PTSD can last for months or e…
Reflecting on 2024: Resilience, Growth & Community
As we approach the end of the year, I find myself reflecting on the journey we have been on. 2024 was a dynamic year. A year full of courageous goals, unexpected challenges, transformational accomplishments, and a renewed fervor for the mission tha…
One Word, Many Stories: Honoring the Unique Experiences of Veterans
By: Charles Floyd
As America celebrates Veteran’s Day, it is important to look at how we use the moniker of “Veteran”. What is a Veteran? By definition, a Veteran identifies anyone who has served in the armed forces of the United States of Amer…
Navigating the Holidays in a Changing World: Tools for Stress, Self-Care, and Connection
As we approach the holiday season in an election year, amidst changing seasons and a constantly evolving world, it’s more important than ever to take care of your mental health. Stressors can feel overwhelming when piled on top of family gatherings…
