When filling time, Gin likes to draw on napkins. Muses and gossips act as her “imaginary friends.” She tells stories through artwork, often about the muses, and compares them to talismans or tarot cards. Charged with meaning and intention. She ca…

When it comes to mental health, not everyone can “fake it till they make it.” This can even be a dangerous sentiment, as it can cause those struggling to believe that, if they slap a smile on their face long enough, they can force the kind of …

Hayley started therapy at a young age when she was about seven years old. Around the age of 13, she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, though her therapy visits remained inconsistent for years following. As a child, she was told to “trust the a…

Trigger warning: Suicide The ability to grow up, form substantial relationships and build a lucrative career all while comfortably identifying as the gender in which you were born is something many cisgender people take for granted. Though …

Antonio* had just moved from the East Coast to Colorado when he was first introduced to Jefferson Center. Despite several successful years of staying sober and attempting to readjust his life, he still struggled with his mental health, including …

From an outsider’s perspective, Debra T.* appeared successful and thriving in her career as a corporate executive. Like many people who struggle with mental health, she was not diagnosed until later in life, learning she had been living with bipo…

“Being in this field is a benefit because it’s been a model in my own family in normalizing mental health, normalizing talking about your own mental health, and not feeling shamed or guilty for reaching out when you’re struggling. – Allyson, P…

“I want to tell my story to help other people. The staff at Jefferson Center is amazing, and they helped me. I spoke to my friend, and she noticed it too, that the edginess is gone. It changed my life.”  – Jesse, a client at Jefferson Cen…

“My quality of life is tremendous compared to before I entered treatment.”   – Lisa, a client at Jefferson Center Living a stable and happy life, Lisa is a force to be reckoned with. She has a successful career in the airline indu…