Nearly 200 people turn out for 11 th Annual Wellness Walk
July 1, 2009 - What a memorable morning it was! With almost 200 people in attendance, the Walk was a wonderful success and raised nearly $10,000 with net proceeds to benefit the programs and services at Jefferson Center. Participants enjoyed a bright, sunny morning, walked around lake, snacked on healthy food and won fabulous prizes donated from generous local businesses. The free health screenings were well attended and many enjoyed the informative health fair.
The Walk, held in late June, was a success in large part due to the hard work of our staff and volunteers and support of our local businesses and their partnership with us tomake a difference in the lives of people with serious mental illness. Together with community support last year Jefferson Center provided treatment to 6,089 clients and education and prevention services to thousands more community members, many of whom had no other resources.
Like Angie, who was homeless and struggling with bipolar disorder and thoughts of suicide. Through the work she did at Jefferson Center, Angie has stabilized and gotten back on her feet. Today Angie has a home, is involved in efforts to improve her community and has even started her own business.
"Thanks again for everything that you have done to make a difference in my life and the lives of so many." --Angie
Visit our website at
www.jcmh.org to see pictures from the Walk and information on the programs and services at Jefferson Center. While you are there, sign up to receive our community newsletter and updates on events, Center news and free classes. We also offer free, informative presentations through our Speaker's Bureau on topics like Spring Out of Stress, wellness, parenting and much more. Please feel free to contact Cindy Michaels at 303-425-0300 for more information.
About Jefferson Center for Mental Health
Celebrating its 51st year, Jefferson Center for Mental Health is the community nonprofit mental health center serving Jefferson, Gilpin and Clear Creek counties. Jefferson Center helps to bring hope for a brighter future for thousands of community members who struggle with mental health challenges. The Center serves the people throughout its three-county area with 350 staff at over 20 locations in addition to working in schools, nursing homes, senior centers and other community settings Its staff has expertise in numerous areas, including children and family issues, adults with serious mental illness, suicide prevention, early intervention, juvenile justice, and trauma treatment. Jefferson Center offers a full continuum of specialized behavioral health services for every age, including Wellness services and community classes. Last year the Center provided treatment more than 6,000 clients and education and prevention services to thousands of additional community members...people facing some of life's toughest challenges-children with emotional problems as a result of abuse or trauma, youth struggling with depression or substance abuse and/or involved in the juvenile justice system, adults with serious mental illness like schizophrenia...and older adults who need help. For more information, visit
www.jcmh.org