Riding to New Heights
Today men from both Jaywalker U and Solutions headed west to ride some of the amazing trails that Fruita has to offer. This was one of the first times riding for some of the guys and have the more experienced riders a chance to help each other out. Another perfect example of mountain biking saving […]
Productive Members of Society
Last week the men of Jaywalker’s Modified Integrated Outpatient Program headed west to magnificent Moab, Utah. While in Moab the men had some sober fun jumping out of airplanes, hiking up trails, and jumping off cliffs on their mountain bikes. Not only was this trip a great way for the men to experience some serious […]
Recovery Class
The next two weeks the Jaywalker U students will be attending a webinar series by Faces & Voices of Recovery titled, “Messaging for young people in recovery.” JWU students will learn how to tell their recovery story publicly and effectively in hopes of helping others that are seeking help. The class also gives hands-on training on […]
Congratulations Matt
The Landing’s own Matt Daniels celebrated 2 years of continuous sobriety today. Matt has come along way since his days in Texas and his work as a Landing Tech demonstrates that. He has chosen to be of service and in that role Matt finds himself wearing many hats. Most important of all and the one […]
Relaxation of the Mind and Body
Every Monday morning the Jaywalker U students participate in either Yoga for relaxation or a meditation practice with Janet DeMars. Harvard Medical School discovered that long-term practitioners of relaxation methods have more “disease-fighting genes,” than participants who practiced no form of relaxation. Yoga and relaxation has also been shown to protect individuals from pain, high blood […]
Friends in Recovery
Today a few staff members from Jaywalker and the Director of Client Services for A New Path, Stefan Bate, headed to Grand Junction for a beautiful day of mountain biking. A vital part of our recovery is the friendships that we have created here and the fun that we can have. This trip was exactly […]
Leap of Faith
” If you don’t step out of your comfort zone and face your fears,the number of situations that make you uncomfortable will keep growing” ~ Theo Pistorius The men of the Jaywalker Intensive Outpatient Treatment program had the opportunity to JUMP out of their comfort zones this past week in Moab, Utah. Skydiving has become […]
Expedition to Moab
A few weeks ago clients and staff from Jaywalkers’ Landing program ventured to Moab to tackle the hikes and bikes the high desert has to offer. Mornings consisted of family breakfast followed by group led by program supervisor Brendon Kerton. The men spent a couple hours studying the 12 steps, focusing on Step One, outlining […]
Alumni Dinner
Last night Jaywalker put on another great Alumni Dinner prepared by the infamous Chef Brian. Every Wednesday night Jaywalker offers an Alumni dinner here at Jaywalker Lodge for all the men that have gone through a Jaywalker program. Carbondale has become home for many alumni that have decided to stick around after their stay at […]
12 Simple Steps
The men at Jaywalkers Landing program and the families who attend our family program study a pamphlet called the 12 Simple Steps by Dan Reed, Solutions Program Director. They are a brief overview of the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and how to work them in daily life. Men who come in to the Landing […]
