AA Beginning
80 years ago today the founder of Alcoholic Anonymous, Bill Wilson, had his last drink before entering the hospital. After meeting Dr. Bob, in Akron, Ohio, they developed what is now the program of Alcoholics Anonymous.. Alcoholics Anonymous has saved millions and we could not have done it without the work of the founders and […]
Sober Semester
The Fall 2014 semester at Colorado Mountain College has come to an end here at Jaywalker. What has been demonstrated each semester here at Jaywalker is that recovery and academic success go hand-in-hand. Self-esteem improves dramatically with each successful credit earned and the joy of living is enhanced. The men at Jaywalker are learning that […]
Brighten the Holidays
Holidays can be a difficult time for some. A local non-profit organization, Lift-Up, is dedicated to providing essential humanitarian assistance in the communities they serve. This organization is now preparing holiday meal boxes for about 1,000 local families to be distributed in time for Christmas. You can help by donating food at an Lift-Up location, […]
Alumni Ski Trip 2015
Save the Date ! National Recovery Skiathon III February 5-8, 2015 , Breckenridge Colorado The Annual Jaywalker Alumni Ski Trip will be happening February 5-8, 2015 in Breckenridge Colorado. We will be joining forces with other Alumni programs from Colorado and around the country for the 3rd Annual National Recovery Skiathon. The event is hosted […]
The Yoga of 12-Step Recovery
Y12SR combines the practical tools of the 12-Step program with the ancient wisdom of yoga.” Y12SR ( Yoga of 12-step recovery) is a 12-step based discussion and yoga practice open to anyone and everyone dealing with their own addictive behavior or affected by the addictive behavior of others. It is an open and inclusive group. […]
The Home I Made
Before Jaywalker Lodge, and before Carbondale, my life had been a series of hit and runs. I would leave as soon as things in my life started to disintegrate. When I came up to Jaywalker, I did not expect to stay in the community. But the longer I stayed, the more that I realized I […]
Drugs and Alcohol in our High School
Valley Partnership for Drug Prevention is sponsoring a presentation by experts in the field of substance abuse prevention tonight at the Aspen High School from 5:30 – 7:00pm. Get tips and tools that will inform conversations between parents and their children on drug and alcohol awareness. Donnie Hagenbart Program Coordinator Jaywalker U
Code of Ethics
Jaywalker Founder and CEO Bob Ferguson recently served as a panelist at the National Conference on Addiction Disorders (NCAD) in St. Louis. Following the August conference, and acting on a suggestion from a fellow panelist, Ferguson drafted Jaywalker’s first code of ethics. As the current chair for the Ethics committee of The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP), Ferguson […]
USA Mental Health First Aid
The USA Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course continues to expand their training in order to address the needs of various demographics. Mental Health First Aid is an in-person training that teaches you how to help people developing a mental illness or in a crisis. Janet DeMars, one of our Jaywalker counselors, has recently completed […]
Happy Thanksgiving
The Annual Jaywalker Thanksgiving Dinner had another great turn-out! Over 70 alums, clients, staff and family members shared this holiday together. Jake W, Greg H , Austin C, Greg M, and Don O all chipped in and cooked an enormous Thanksgiving feast. Happy Thanksgiving to the entire Jaywalker community!
