Stefan Bate, MA, LAC, CCTP

Partner – Co CEO

Author Biography

With a master’s degree in applied psychology from Regis University and licensure as an Addiction Counselor in Colorado, Stefan brings a wealth of expertise to his role. His extensive experience encompasses various roles in addiction recovery, including recovery coach, therapist, and program director. Stefan is particularly adept at designing and implementing treatment and recovery support programs, empowering individuals to cultivate meaningful and sustainable recoveries. Originally from Northern Iowa, Stefan relocated to Colorado to pursue psychology studies at the University of Denver. After a stint in the banking industry, Stefan embarked on his personal recovery journey in 2007, laying the foundation for his subsequent career in addiction treatment. With a master’s degree in applied psychology from Regis University and licensure as an Addiction Counselor in Colorado, Stefan brings a wealth of expertise to his role. His extensive experience encompasses various roles in addiction recovery, including recovery coach, therapist, and program director. Stefan is particularly adept at designing and implementing treatment and recovery support programs, empowering individuals to cultivate meaningful and sustainable recoveries. Recognized as an industry leader and public speaker, Stefan is well-versed in the open community model of care and integrated care approaches. He currently serves as the Board Chair for Mind Springs Health, a leading community healthcare organization offering counseling and therapy services for mental, behavioral, and emotional wellness. Outside of his professional endeavors, Stefan finds solace and rejuvenation in the natural splendor of the Rocky Mountains. He cherishes moments spent with his wife and their two children, Allison and Christopher, embracing the beauty and serenity of Colorado’s landscape.

Author's Writings:

Strong Interest Inventory

Sometimes the Friday activity at Jaywalker U finds the students outside playing and sometimes it finds us inside learning.  During the morning activity on Friday

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Front yard and front of the partial hospitalization program (PHP) building in Colorado
Jaywalker

Jaywalker Name

We love the name of our treatment center. The term Jaywalker comes from page 37 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous; it’s a story

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JWU- Tonight

The Jaywalker U students will be telling their stories tonight at the Colorado Mountain College Spring Valley Campus at 7pm. This week is alcohol awareness

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Traffic

I’m not a fan of traffic, in fact I don’t know many people that are.  I lived in Chicago for a few years and had

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Stepping Up

For the last week Jaywalker Solutions men, John C and Peter H, have been cooking meals for the men at Jaywalker Lodge. Chef Brian has

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Sober for Subway

Every year Colorado Mountain College puts on an Alcohol Awareness Week at its Spring Valley Campus! The Jaywalker U students will be sharing their experience

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Operations Team Building

Last Friday, the Jaywalker Lodge operations team had the opportunity to step out of the office to work on team building at Colorado Mountain College’s

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Village of Hotevilla

On Saturday evening, the Solutions team arrived at the Village of Hotevilla on the Hopi Reservation.  The Hopi land occupies some 2,439 sq. miles in

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TPAS – Recovery Through Collaboration

We’re Revolutionizing the World of Addiction Treatment… Together.” “Transformative, Life-changing, best conference I have ever attended, spiritual renewal ” – These quotes and more were

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