Humans of Jefferson Center – Reina Trujillo-Stryzak
The role of a Peer Specialist is something truly its own at Jefferson Center. To talk about that, we sat down with Reina Trujillo-Stryzak in this month’s Humans of Jefferson Center! Reina tells us about her own menta…
Humans of Jefferson Center – Brent Geske
Landing a new job is an exciting feeling. Looking for one, however, not so much. Especially when you are experiencing a mental health struggle. Brent Geske talks to us about his journey from government work to non-pr…
Humans of Jefferson Center – Kandace Lucas
No day at Jefferson Center’s Walk-In Crisis Center looks the same as the last. Shift Manager Kandace Lucas talks to us about her journey to help those experiencing a mental health crisis, her memorable stories of the…
Humans of Jefferson Center – Beth Wright
In our newest Humans of Jefferson Center spotlight, we visited Beth Wright to talk about clinical care for one of our most vulnerable populations, Veterans. Beth shares her inspiration for helping veterans with their…
Amy O’Dorisio
Meet Amy O’Dorisio, and Engagement Specialist with Jefferson Center! Amy takes us on a day in her life at the Residential Recovery site, her own mental health journey that led her here, and why addiction and mental health go hand in hand. htt…
David Molineux
Meet David Molineux (he/him). When you talk with him, you immediately feel right at home. Maybe it’s the English accent or because he is naturally social or maybe it’s his love of telling stories. Whatever the reason, David has a way of makin…
Faith Ahrens
Meet Faith Ahrens (they/them). To start their career, Faith had been working in more corporate roles, including banking and sales. That’s when they realized they wanted to find something that spoke more to them. Someplace they could make a differ…
Susan Wagner
Coordinator of Adult Outpatient Peer Specialists How long have you been with Jefferson Center and what was it like then? I’ve been with Jefferson Center for 11 years. At this time Peer Specialists had been at Jefferson Center for about 9 ye…
Jessica Rossi
Meet Jessica Rossi (she/her/hers). Three years ago, she join the Jefferson Center team. When asked how she likes her role, she responds with enthusiasm, “I love it!” So, we wanted to get to know why Jessica loves her job and how she takes thi…
Honoring Dr. Harriet Hall
Diamond Anniversary Celebration: Honoring Dr. Harriet Hall During our 60th Anniversary Diamond Celebration, we honored our CEO and President, Dr. Harriet L. Hall, a visionary, and a fierce advocate. A big part of Jefferson Center’s history …
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Solid Ground Apartments
Opening Spring 2024! We are excited to open our Solid Ground Apartments and begin to welcome 40 families who are transitioning from housing instability to a place called home.