Trauma-Informed Treatment for Men
Most men find themselves between a hard place and a rock when issues of addiction and mental health set in. Many are facing the double whammy of trauma and substance use, making recovery simply an uphill battle. Perhaps you or someone in your life is wrestling with this very fight. The emotional weight can be […]
Jaywalker Lodge Welcomes KC Gooding as Chief Marketing Officer
Jaywalker Lodge is pleased to announce that Kenneth C. Gooding (“KC”) has joined the senior leadership team as Chief Marketing Officer. In his new role, KC reports to CEO Bill Anuszewski, and will oversee Jaywalker’s strategic partnerships, brand development, and clinical outreach. Based in Carbondale, CO, KC will also supervise the admissions, marketing and alumni […]
Jaywalker Programs: The Landing and the Lodge
Jaywalker Lodge is a special place. Perhaps we’re a little biased, but years of experience and personal understanding of recovery have helped us grow into a place that’s different in a lot of really helpful ways. At Jaywalker Lodge, our passion and sole purpose are to help men find lasting, long-term recovery. It’s a cause […]
Expeditions Both Outside and Inside
Jaywalker Lodge stands out for many reasons, and we don’t say that to brag. The only reason we even mention it is because we believe the things we do differently are the exact things that make a real difference in saving the lives of alcoholics and addicts. We don’t say we stand out to make […]
Why The Steps Didn’t Work For Me
Recently, I was helping my parents move and was asked to go through my old stuff, to discard any “junk” and to save anything worth holding onto. While sifting through the relics of my past, I came across an old journal that I kept as a teen. I spoke candidly about how it felt to […]
Recovery through Service – Independence Pass
Jaywalker Lodge staff, clients, and alumni spent time this week volunteering on Independence Pass. Jaywalker Expedition Director, Lynn Sanson, organized yet another outing to help our outdoor community remove obsolete cable, poles, and phone lines; restoring visual serenity to a 10 mile strech on Independence Pass. The Aspen Times details the service work and operation in the article […]
Mental Health Awareness Week
Today starts the week-long event known as, Mental Health Awareness Week. Mental Health Awareness Week takes place every year during the first full week of October. During this week, mental health advocates and organizations join together to sponsor events to promote community outreach and education regarding mental illnesses. Some examples of mental health illnesses include: […]
NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
Clients, staff and alumni are invited to attend an In Our Own Voice (IOOV) presentation at the Lodge. When: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 Time: 3:00-4:00 PM Where: Jaywalker Lodge In Our Own Voice (IOOV) was created as part of NAMI’s initiative to involve consumers in education about serious mental illness. It seemed natural for people with […]
What is Recovery?
The “What is Recovery?” project has been underway since August 2010 because there was currently no agreement about the definition of ‘recovery’ from alcohol and drug problems. The “What is Recovery” organization came up with this short list: Recovery is being honest with myself. Recovery is being able to enjoy life without drinking or using […]
Stimulant Abuse Among College Students Problematic
Nearly one in every five college students abuses prescription stimulants.” A recent survey sponsored by Partnership for Drug -Free Kids revealed that more than 20% of college students abuse prescription stimulants. The students reported using the drugs to help them stay awake, study or improve their school performance. The drugs abused are typically the same […]