In the News (Archives)

Helping Kids Thrive Conference a Success - 11/19/2009
Each year Jefferson Center for Mental Health collaborates with Jeffco Public Schools, Jefferson County Administrators Association, Jefferson County District Attorney's Office and other community agencies to put on a free conference to help and support parents and caregivers with the tough job of parenting. Full Story

Demand Up for Mental Health Care
Although no one can say for sure, anecdotal evidence lays blame on economic stress. Full story

Jefferson Center Partners with Mountain Resource Center
Jefferson Center for Mental Health has joined with Mountain Resource Center to bring expanded services to the 285 corridor. New counseling and wellness services available June 25th. Full Story

 Community Thanks Jefferson Center For 50 Years - 4/30/2008
More than 500 community and business leaders recently showed their appreciation for the Center's first 50 years of service and the thousands of lives that have been changed. "Destinations and Dreams," Jefferson Center's 50th Anniversary Gala was held on April 17th at the Arvada Center with Honorary Chair First Lady Jeannie Ritter. The sold-out event honored the staff and supporters of the Center who have provided services and work to ensure a healthy community. Full Story

Better to aid mentally ill outside of jail, report says - 4/19/08
One of every five inmates jailed in the seven- county Denver metro area has a serious mental illness, and housing them takes a $34.4 million annual bite out of the counties' tight budgets, according to a new report by a Metro Area County Commissioners' task force. Full Story

Hall Accepts State & National Appointments - 2/2/2008
Gov. Bill Ritter appointed Harriet Hall, Jefferson Center for Mental Health president and chief executive officer, to the Governor's Community Corrections Advisory Council. In addition, the national behavioral healthcare association, MHCA Inc., re-elected Hall to its board of directors for 2008. Full Story

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Hope for Re-entering the Community, by Harriet Hall, Ph.D.