National Recovery Month
National Recovery Month is a national observance that educates Americans on the fact that addiction treatment and mental health services can enable those with a mental and/or substance use disorder to live a healthy and rewarding life. The observance’s main focus is to celebrate the gains made by those in recovery from these conditions, just […]
Hoop Dreams with Chris Herren
Sober or Not, it’s hard to always feel worthy.” Former NBA player Chris Herren, who celebrated 5 years sober on August 1st I had been vaguely aware of Chris Herren’s story, but not until I read a recently published story interviewing him on how his life has changed in his 5 years sober, did I […]
Recipe for Recovery
Today Jaywalker U students teamed up with the Solutions men for a cooking class taught by the one and only; Chef Brian. Here at Jaywalker we believe in homemade meals being a recipe for success in recovery. A homemade meal gives our men a sense of community and accomplishment which for people in recovery was […]
The Serenity Prayer
God, grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, The Courage to change the things I can, And the Wisdom to know the Difference. The Serenity Prayer is one of the key spiritual tools used by virtually all 12-step recovery group members. I certainly have found it to be invaluable in my […]
Responsibility Statement
I am Responsible. When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of A.A. always to be there. And for that: I am responsible. The Responsibility statement was written for the 1965 AA International Convention in Toronto. The author is Al S., former AA trustee and editor of AA Grapevine magazine. At our […]
8 Agreements on Males, Trauma, and Addiction Treatment
Jaywalkers very own, Jacquie Wheeler, was part of a team to put together the Eight Agreements on Males, Trauma, and Addiction Treatment at the West Coast Symposium on Addictive Disorders. This was the first time that professionals in the addiction and recovery field discussed males and trauma. The group emphasized the importance addressing the issue of trauma […]
AA Founder’s Day – June 10, 2013
Alcoholics Anonymous Founders’ – Bill W. and Dr. Bob On Monday, June 10th 2013, Alcoholics Anonymous will celebrate the 78th anniversary since its founding in Akron, OH. June 10, 1935 is widely regarded as the “official” Founding date of AA. This was the day Dr. Bob took his last drink, to steady his hands before […]
Solutions: A Program of Service
Check out our new video from Jaywalker Solutions! We are a 90-day transitional living program for men in early recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs. Located in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, Solutions is designed for active adult males who are ready to embrace life in recovery and make a difference by […]
Look No Further For Utopia
CCYPAA is the Colorado Conference of Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous. The purpose of CCYPAA is to carry the message of Alcoholics Anonymous within the young community of Colorado by hosting an annual conference. CCYPAA provides individuals the opportunity to come together in celebration and share their experience, strength, and hope with each other. CCYPAA […]
ManTherapy.org
Campaign uses humor to help men tackle depression, divorce, and suicidal thoughts! Man Therapy is a mental health and suicide prevention campaign targeting men (25-54) that employs humor to cut through stigma and tackle issues like depression, anxiety, substance abuse and suicidal thoughts head-on, the way a man would do it. The campaign is built […]