Fill Your World With Good Poster Workshop

Rise Above Colorado is coming to Jefferson County! Come by Jefferson Center for Mental Health (4851 Independence Street, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033) on Tuesday, December 9th from 4:00pm - 5:30pm to Fill Your World with Good!

See our HOPE Mural in person
Create a poster to Fill Your World with Good
Help create a piece of a new mural to be unveiled at Rise Above Colorado's Celebration next year
Enjoy FREE Chipotle for an afternoon snack
Receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card

Bring a friend and RSVP here.

Jeffco CTC Holiday Open House

You are invited to attend Jeffco CTC's Holiday Open House.

Come see our new office space and celebrate our 2025 accomplishments!

Who: YOU
What: Connect with other coalition members to celebrate all things Jeffco CTC.
When: Thursday, December 11th, 2025, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Where: The Seam (9250 West 5th Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80226)
Why: Share good stories, good food, and good vibes!

Please RSVP below by December 4th (Tomorrow) so we can get a count for food, etc.

RSVP for Jeffco CTC's Holiday Open House

Community Resources

Resilience 1220: Finding Strength Together

Do you care about someone who struggles with substance use?

You don't have to carry this burden all alone. The Finding Strength Together group is a safe space for teens to share their experiences, connect with others who understand, and learn healthy coping skills. We will also explore education around substance use and talk about self-care as you navigate the journey with your loved one.

Second Thursday of the month
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Resilience1220 Office (3072 Evergreen Parkway, Suite 100 Evergreen, CO 80439)

Green Mountain Recreation Center Teen Room

Green Mountain Recreation Center offers a space for teens ages 13-18 on Monday through Friday to spend their free time playing games, reading books and socializing. Games range from videos games to board games to card games. The space includes a Pop-a-Shot, Dungeons and Dragons and more.

Dec 19 – Duck, Duck, Gift!

No white elephants at this party! Bring a gift and battle it out with a new game, Duck, Duck, Gift. Players must be quick on their feet to keep their prize or face the wrath of the Santa Goose.

Find Events at the Green Mountain Recreation Center Teen Room

988 Mental Health Line

Whatever it is, it Matters

Reach out to the 988 Colorado Mental Health Line for 25/7 emotional support.

Call - Text 988 - Live Chat at 988colorado.com

Learn More About 988 - Live Chat

The Trevor Project

Trained counselors are here to support LGBTQIA+ youth 24/7. If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgement-free place to talk, call the Trevor Lifeline now at 1-866-488-7386, text ‘START’ to 678-678,or chat with a trained professional online.

Visit the Trevor Lifeline Website

I Matter

The I Matter program can connect you with a therapist for up to 6 free virtual counseling sessions (some in-person appointments available, too) that are completely confidential. Talking with someone can make you feel better. To start, click on “Youth” below to take a short survey. Be as honest as possible: your answers will help match you with the right therapist.

Complete this survey to be connected with free mental health sessions.

Partner Events and Opportunities

Mi Familia en Acción Community Health Fellowship

The team at Mi Familia en Acción is recruiting for their youth development program, to begin in January of 2026. This program is open to Jefferson County Youth ages 13 to 21.

Mi Familia en Acción’s Community Health Fellowship is a paid, five month program devoted to teaching Latino youth the skills to build community bridges while learning about the importance of topics impacting the health of the community.

Fill out the Community Health Fellowship Interest Form

Jefferson County Communities That Care's mission is -- in partnership with youth -- to improve health, safety, and wellness in Jefferson County.

This project was created by the Jefferson County Communities That Care (Jeffco CTC) coalition, a project of the Colorado Nonprofit Development Center. Jeffco CTC is funded through a Community Organizing for Prevention grant from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The views, policies and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the grant providers.