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Hello Jeffco CTC Coalition,

Welcome to January! We are ready to jump into a year of ACTION with all of you to work -- in partnership with youth -- to improve health, safety, and wellness in Jefferson County. Keep reading for ways to get involved with Jeffco CTC in 2026!

NEW Website Homepage

We have revamped the homepage of our website. Check out our new look including a video and specific ways to support Jeffco CTC. Share with your networks!

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Jeffco CTC is on Instagram @JeffcoCTC. Follow us to stay informed about all things Jeffco CTC including:



• Twelve Talks to Have with Teens
• Workgroup Highlights
• Data
• Upcoming Events and Opportunities
• and more!

FREE Bystander Intervention Training & Debrief

Jeffco CTC is offering a Bystander Intervention training, facilitated by Regan Byrd, as well as a debrief session to allow training attendees additional time and space to ask questions, discuss and clarify concepts, practice applying concepts, practice healthy conflict and engagement with fellow participants, and build trust. 

The Bystander Intervention Training is for anyone who would like information on how to best employ bystander intervention techniques, especially in conjunction with allyship practice. Bystander intervention is the practice of disrupting harm and providing help to someone in need and overcoming the bystander effect, which often prevents people from disrupting harm when other people are present.

• Bystander Intervention training - Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 12 - 3 PM.
• Debrief session - Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 12 - 1:30 PM.
• Both the training and the debrief will be held at the Jefferson County Parks and Open Space building in the Ponderosa Room (700 Jefferson County Pkwy #100, Golden, CO 80401). 

Please register by the end of day on Thursday, January 15, 2026 and help us spread the word by sharing the fliers in this folder.

If you have any questions, please email Sasha Hutchings at SashaH@JeffcoCTC.care. 

Thank you for all that you do!

-Jeffco CTC Team

Featured Workgroup

Recruitment and Community Engagement Workgroup

Jeffco CTC’s Recruitment and Community Engagement workgroup supports youth and member engagement throughout the coalition. The workgroup also focuses on broader community outreach, communication, recruitment, and relationship building for the coalition. 

Who is Involved?

• Current workgroup members include library, health, education and community members. We would love to broaden our representation in the workgroup!
• Email info@jeffcoctc.care to get more information or to join Jeffco CTC.

When are Meetings?

• All coalition meetings are held on the third Thursday, every other month from 4:00 - 5:30 PM.
• The next Recruitment and Community Engagement Workgroup Meeting is Tuesday, January 13, 2026 from 4:00 - 5:30 PM.

Call to Action

• Help us reach out to new people and organizations in Jefferson County to let them know about Jeffco CTC and encourage them to participate.
• Talk with someone who wants to learn more information? Email staff at info@jeffcoctc.care!
• There are many ways to get involved and stay informed with Jeffco CTC. You can sign up for the coalition’s newsletter, join a workgroup, attend coalition meetings, and donate to support the coalition’s work.
• We encourage you to explore ways to include youth voices in your work with young people wherever possible by engaging them in conversation and inviting their feedback.

Data Corner

Jefferson County Youth Know How to Cope with Difficulties

According to participants at the 2024 Youth Town Hall, Jefferson County teens cope with difficulties by listening to music, doing something artistic/creative, and talking to friends in person. 

Seeking support for coping with difficulties is a sign of strength. If you, or someone you know, is in immediate crisis, call or text 988 or chat at 988colorado.com to be connected to a mental health professional at 988 Colorado to talk over emotional, mental health, or substance use concerns. 

988 Colorado offers free confidential support. No insurance, no judgment.

Contact Us

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

This monthly newsletter, created by Jeffco CTC staff, is distributed to our coalition's mailing list which anyone can subscribe or unsubscribe to at any time using the links at the end. View this newsletter as a webpage by clicking the link at the top or here: View as Webpage

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.