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50+ Years
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Your Trusted Mental Health Services Provider in Wheat Ridge
For 67 years, Jefferson Center For Mental Health has been a trusted nonprofit provider of mental health and substance use services in Colorado. Our mission focuses on inspiring hope and improving lives through accessible care, with a team of 200+ licensed professionals delivering evidence-based treatments. We prioritize integrated care that addresses mind-body connections, offering specialized programs for adults, children, veterans, and crisis situations.Our values emphasize empathy with excellence, community collaboration, and dignity for all, supported by a 97% client recommendation rate. We maintain 24/7 crisis services and serve over 32,000 individuals annually across Jefferson, Gilpin, and Clear Creek counties.
Services
Mental Health Counseling
Substance Use Treatment
Crisis Intervention
Family Therapy
Psychological Assessments
Veteran Support Services
Child & Adolescent Care
Older Adult Services
Peer Specialist Support
Employment Services
Details
- Year established: 1956
Highlights and features
- 67 years of specialized mental health expertise in Colorado communities
- 200+ licensed therapists and practitioners with evidence-based approaches
- Integrated mind-body care model addressing holistic wellness needs
- 24/7 crisis services with immediate access to emergency support
- Community-focused programs tailored for diverse age groups and needs
What people say
Exceptional health care
Lifesaving support
Compassionate team
Effective therapy programs
Accessible crisis services
Services
Mental Health Counseling
Our licensed therapists provide individual and group counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral health challenges. Using evidence-based approaches like DBT and CBT, we help clients develop coping strategies and improve emotional well-being. Services are available for all ages through both in-person and telehealth options.
Substance Use Treatment
Specialized programs address substance use disorders through counseling, medication-assisted treatment, and peer support. Certified addiction counselors create personalized recovery plans that include relapse prevention strategies and connections to community resources for long-term sobriety and wellness.
Crisis Intervention
24/7 crisis services include walk-in centers, mobile response teams, and withdrawal management. Our Crisis & Recovery Center provides immediate support for acute mental health episodes, with trained professionals offering stabilization and transition planning to ongoing care.
Family Therapy
Family-centered programs address relationship dynamics and intergenerational challenges through evidence-based therapies. Services include parent-child sessions, family systems approaches, and support for caregivers of individuals with mental health conditions.
Psychological Assessments
Comprehensive evaluations for ages 2.5+ include cognitive, personality, and neuropsychological testing. These assessments inform treatment plans for conditions like ADHD, learning disorders, and developmental challenges, guiding appropriate therapeutic interventions.
People
Sarah Alquist
President and CEO
With extensive healthcare policy experience, Sarah leads with servant leadership principles. She focuses on expanding access to care while maintaining Jefferson Center For Mental Health's mission-driven approach to community mental health services.
Jessica Dunbar
Chief Business Development Officer
Jessica specializes in healthcare innovation and access expansion. Her background in safety net providers informs strategic growth initiatives that connect mental health services with broader community wellness needs.
Lenya Robinson
Chief Operating Officer
A licensed professional counselor, Lenya oversees clinical operations with expertise in trauma treatment and regulatory compliance. She ensures quality service delivery across Jefferson Center For Mental Health's diverse program offerings.
David Goff
Chief Financial Officer
With 28 years of financial leadership, David manages Jefferson Center For Mental Health's fiscal operations. His strategic oversight includes budgeting, risk management, and supporting affordable housing initiatives that complement mental health services.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer for adults?
We provide counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral health challenges through individual and group therapy sessions with licensed professionals.
How can I access emergency mental health care?
Our 24/7 Crisis & Recovery Center offers immediate walk-in services, mobile response teams, and withdrawal management programs for urgent mental health needs.
Do you accept insurance for mental health treatment?
We accept Medicare, private insurance, and offer sliding-scale fees to ensure accessible care for all individuals regardless of financial situation.
What substance use treatment options are available?
Our certified counselors provide medication-assisted treatment, individual therapy, and peer support programs for overcoming substance use disorders.
Are there specialized services for veterans?
Yes, we offer confidential counseling and resource connections for veterans and military families through providers with military experience.
How do family therapy sessions work?
Our family-centered approach includes parent-child sessions and systems therapy to address relationship dynamics and improve communication patterns.
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