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:

Sober in the Sun

Last week, the Jaywalker U guys traveled out west with Jaywalker U Program Coordinator Donnie Hagenbart to beautiful San Diego, California for their Spring break

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Recovery in College

The director of Jaywalker U, Janet DeMars, made a quick trip to Lubbock, Texas in February to visit the renowned Center for the Study of

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What is a man?

This week Dave Landers (pictured left), Ph. D. in educational counseling, brought a workshop to the men of Jaywalker on how their fathers influenced their

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Mental Health First Aid

Jaywalker U students are finishing up with Workshop Wednesday’s next week and will be starting a 6-week class at Colorado Mountain College on Mental Health

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What’s in your backpack?

What’s in your backpack?  Craig Farnum, the academic counselor from CMC in Carbondale, facilitated two workshops and also presented during Workshop Wednesdays at Jaywalker U

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Teamwork

Every 4th Monday of the month Jaywalker heads to a church in Glenwood Springs to help feed the homeless. This week the Jaywalker U students

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Mindfulness Meditation

This Week Tim Harrington, founder of Sustainable Recovery based here in Carbondale, Co. brought a workshop to the students of Jaywalker “U” on mindfulness in

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Reaching A Little Higher

Learning to push our boundaries in new and healthy ways is one of the many paths to personal growth and discovery in Sobriety. The Jaywalker

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