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.
Improving Mental Health Care for Older Adults: A Personalized Approach
Did you know that older adults over the age of 65 represent a significant portion of our population, accounting for 17.4% in Jefferson County and 16.9% nationwide? And that number is projected to double by 2060! Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic…
Understanding Veterans’ Mental Health: Going Beyond Stereotypes
When discussing mental health in the veteran population, the focus is often centered around suicide prevention, given the alarming rates within this community. However, it is crucial to recognize that veteran mental health encompasses more than jus…
Interpretation Services Available
ATTENTION: If you speak a language other than English, language assistance services are available to assist you in your preferred language free of charge. Call 1-303-425-0300.
A Note From Kiara: May 2023
Dear Community,
May is Mental Health Month, a time to honor and reflect on the journeys of so many people who have struggled with their mental health, those we have lost, and those whose stories of recovery give hope and purpose to others. W…
Jennifer’s Story
Jennifer’s journey with mental health care began with a troubled marriage. She sought help at a mental health center in Arapahoe County, where she saw a marriage counselor for a year. The counselor suggested that Jennifer and her partner needed ind…
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 making…
Celebrate Earth Day with Mindfulness: Tips for Honoring the Planet and Your Mental Health
What is Earth Day? Imagine this…before 1970 a factory could spew out black clouds of toxic smoke into the air or dump tons of toxic waste into a nearby streams. And guess what? It actually was not illegal. Back then there was no Environmental…
A Note From Kiara: April 2023
The seasons are shifting, and I find myself in awe once again at the Colorado spring. On the days where several inches of snow have covered the crocus blooms and laid down the daffodils in my front yard, I am certain that they won’t survive the…
Stessed Out? Learn How to Cope Without Alcohol
Stress and alcohol are often intertwined in a vicious cycle. Many people turn to alcohol as a way of coping with stress, but in the long run, this can be detrimental to mental health and overall well-being. In recognition of Stress Awareness Month…
Kiyo’s Story
Patients visit Jefferson Center’s walk-in crisis center for various reasons. Some are experiencing suicidal thoughts, and others may be facing an onslaught of stress and trauma. Kiyo had been on and off medications for years and was at the end of h…
