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.
Healing The Mind, Body, and Soul Through Gratitude
Dear Community,
As the holidays approach and another year winds down, I find myself focusing on gratitude. There are always so many things big and small to be grateful for, and our challenge is to slow down enough to really notice. I think of th…
Confronting Challenges & Forging New Pathways
By Chevie Coronado
Native American Heritage Month is celebrated each November, as a time dedicated to honoring the rich histories, diverse cultures, and significant contributions of Native American tribes/nations across the U.S. This month provi…
Honoring Life & Death: The Spirit of Dia de los Muertos
By Chevie Coronado
Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a vibrant and deeply meaningful Mexican holiday celebrated each year on November 1 and 2. It is a time when families honor and remember their deceased loved ones, inviting their spiri…
Resilience in the Face of Change, Loss or Struggle
Dear Community,
In my time as CEO at Jefferson Center, working with people in my clinical practice, as a parent, wife, and simply as a person living in this world, I have seen firsthand how the human spirit is tested. At Jefferson Center, I see…
Facing The Unknown: Building Resiliency in Times of Uncertainty
Depression goes beyond feelings of sadness; it’s a challenging mood disorder that can profoundly affect every part of a person’s life – how you think, feel, and how you engage in even routine activities. When diagnosed, it’s known as a major depres…
The Power of Community in Suicide Prevention
Connection is one of the most powerful protective factors in suicide prevention. When we think of connection, we often think about how we as individuals connect with one another. But what does it look like when there is a community rallying to save…
Honoring Suicide Prevention Month and Recovery Month with Compassion, Action, and Community
We all have a story to tell, and while our journey is uniquely our own, there are threads connecting us as humans, even in the moments when we feel most alone. You are not alone. Most of us have experienced the pain, confusion, and feelings of help…
What it Means to be ‘Here for You’
When it comes to preventing suicide, we know that connection is one of the strongest protectors. It’s our connections with others that give us purpose and focus. Any person experiencing loneliness or depression needs someone to be right there to li…
Growing Healthy Minds: The Importance of Early Support
We often discuss how vital mental health is for our overall well-being, affecting our daily thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. However, it’s important to recognize that while many factors shape our mental health—such as genetics, life events, and r…
A Crossroads for Behavioral Health in Colorado
Over the past five years, our country – and indeed much of the world – has undergone profound collective transformation. We have experienced the lows of a global pandemic, racial injustice, rising rates of mental health conditions, substance misuse…
