Mike K: 3 Year Sober
When an all staff email comes across about one of our many alums that work at Jaywalker, we all pause for hugs, high-fives, and gratitude. Mike is a crucial part of the men’s experience at Jaywalker Lodge on arrival. Thank you Mike for all you do! Here is the endearing email we all received yesterday: […]
Mark M: A Decade Sober
“It was 10 years ago today, that my life changed forever. On 12/18/07 I decided to get sober. It has been the hardest and best thing I’ve ever faced. So, if you’re reading this I imagine you’ve impacted my life in a great way. I just wanted to thank you for the love and support […]
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 […]
Dr. Craig Farnum
The entire Jaywalker community would like to congratulate Craig Farnum, College Counselor at Colorado Mountain College, for his newest achievement. We can now officially address him as Dr. Craig Farnum. On 4/15/2105 Craig defended his dissertation and was officially awarded a doctoral degree as a Counselor Educator. Craig’s dissertation demonstrated that using the Leader/Detractor Scale […]
Revised Ride CMC Schedule
Ride CMC – Spring 2015 Shuttle Schedule, Revised 2/23/15 RIDE CMC is a shuttle service operating Monday – Thursday between CMC-Spring Valley, Thunder River Market (RFTA connection), CMC-Glenwood and CMC-Carbondale providing free transportation to classes for students. CMC student ID required to ride (or photo ID plus your class schedule) For information call 947-8200 Morning […]
Ride CMC Spring 2015
Ride CMC – Spring 2015 Shuttle Schedule RIDE CMC is a shuttle service operating Monday – Thursday between CMC-Spring Valley, Thunder River Market (RFTA connection), CMC-Glenwood and CMC-Carbondale providing free transportation to classes for students. CMC student ID required to ride (or photo ID plus your class schedule) For information call 947-8200 Morning Route (Mon-Thurs) […]
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 […]
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 […]
Early Registration
Early registration for the Spring Semester at Colorado Mountain College is here! There are many courses available at the four satellite campuses in the Roaring Fork Valley—Aspen, Carbondale, Spring Valley, and Glenwood Springs. There are bachelor’s degree options in business administration, sustainable studies, and now nursing. Pass the word to all alumni and prospective students […]
JWU- Tonight
The Jaywalker U students will be telling their stories tonight at the Colorado Mountain College Spring Valley Campus at 7pm. This week is alcohol awareness week and Subway will be catering the even. We hope to see you there! Donnie Hagenbart Program Coordinator Jaywalker U