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November 2025
Jeffco CTC's Youth Opportunities Newsletter
| | Jeffco CTC Events and Opportunities | | | |  | Your Voice Is Needed, join us and impact your community! |
- Earn up to $100 by attending Jeffco Teens and Coalition Meetings this Quarter!
- Work with other youth leaders!
- Gain Valuable Experience!
- Learn about and Impact your community!
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Jeffco Teens and Coalition Meetings
This workgroup meets virtually every month on the first Thursday from 4 – 5:30 PM.
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November 6th - Jeffco Teens Meeting
December 4th - Jeffco Teens Meeting
December 11th - Jeffco CTC Holiday Open House
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The Jeffco Teens Workgroup is for youth in Jefferson County to work together on projects they are interested in. This opportunity includes learning about and participating in coalition work to improve health, safety, and wellness in Jefferson County.
Project topics may include:
- Substance misuse prevention
- Mental health support
- Program evaluation
- And more!
This opportunity is open to all youth aged 11 – 22 who either live and/or go to school in Jefferson County, Colorado.
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| | Jefferson County Public Health Nicotine Replacement Therapy and Cessation Support Clinic | | | | | |
Are you ready to make a change in your nicotine use?
Jefferson County Public Health offers services to youth and young adults that are low-cost, confidential & non-judgmental.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)
- Nicotine patch
- Nicotine gum
- Nicotine lozenge
- Varenicline (Chantix) 18+
- Combination NRT
Cessation Support
- Develop a personalized quit/reduction plan with a trained specialist.
- Follow-up appointments for continued support.
- Mental health & substance use referrals.
Call Jefferson County Public Health at (303) 239-7040 or click the bar below!
| | Food Bank of the Rockies - Pantry Locator | | We know many have been impacted by the reduction of SNAP benefits. If you or someone you know is in need of food, Food Bank of the Rockies has a food bank locator on their website to find a location closest to you. | | | |
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
| | | | | 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. | | | | | 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. | | Partner Events and Opportunities | | |
Youth Unity Rising Summit
Hosted by Colorado Rising for Communities, DPS Sustainability
& The Denver Indian Center
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This Summit is designed for youth, especially middle and high school aged youth from marginalized and disproportionately impacted communities, who are passionate about justice, sustainability, and making a difference.
Join us for the third annual Youth Unity Rising Summit, a youth-led, community-driven day of action! Engage in educational workshops and enjoy giveaways, free food, and the chance to connect with other youth and local organizations.
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Join us for this one-day event designed by youth for youth!
Date: November 20th
Time: 9:30 AM- 2:00PM
Location: Denver Indian Center Inc., 4407 Morrison Rd., Denver
| | Jeffco Feeds - Jeffco Community Food Drive | | |
This is a critical opportunity for the Jeffco community to come together and donate nonperishable food items and essential supplies to support Jeffco students and families. Help us support our neighbors impacted by the reduction of SNAP benefits.
Donations collected will be used to stock temporary food pantries at select high schools in our most impacted communities.
Every can, every act of generosity matters. Can't make it on November 8? You can donate online through The Jeffco Schools Foundation
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Drop Off Details:
Date: Saturday, November 8th
Time: 9:00 AM- 1:00PM
Location: Jeffco Stadium (500 Kipling St, Lakewood, CO 80226)
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Requested Donations
- Non-Perishable Foods: Canned meats, soups, beans, vegetables, fruits, pasta, rice, cereal and peanut butter.
- Kid-Friendly Items: Granola bars, fruit cups, applesauce, snack packs.
- Essential Supplies: Diapers and toiletries/hygiene items.
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Jefferson County Clerk Recorders-
I Voted Sticker Design Contest
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The Clerk’s Office is thrilled to bring back the “I Voted / Yo Voté” Sticker Design Contest! Voting stickers are a badge of honor proudly worn by voters to declare they've exercised their right to vote and remind others to make their voice heard, too. Together, we'll highlight local talent and celebrate Jeffco's civic pride.
Your art could be printed and distributed to voters across the county!
Submit original sticker designs from August 18 through November 30, 2025
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Youth Category
This category is open to middle and high school students interested in designing one of the two I Voted / Yo Voté stickers that will be distributed with ballots starting June 2026.
Artists must:
- Be a resident of Jeffco or enrolled at a school in Jeffco
- Be less than 19 years old
- Click Below for more information about requirements
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Future Voter
This category is open to elementary school students interested in designing the Future Voter stickers that will be distributed in 2026.
Artists must:
- Be a resident of Jeffco or enrolled at a school in Jeffco
- Be less than 13 years old
- Click Below for more information about requirements
| | Lakewood Kids Climate Grant Program | | |
Calling all Lakewood kids! Do you have an idea to help promote sustainability in Lakewood? We’d like to help kids make ideas a reality with our new Lakewood Kids Climate Grant. Grants of up to $500 are available to student clubs, classes, organizations and groups. We want to support kid-initiated, kid-driven programs to make Lakewood more sustainable.
Possible project topics may include (but are not limited to):
- reducing air pollution and decreasing carbon emissions
- improving energy efficiency
- growing food and improving soil health
- increasing use of public transportation and active transportation
- conserving water
- reducing waste
- and more!
Email Sustainability@Lakewood.org with questions.
| | 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. | | | | |
