Engage Jeffco Podcast

A Home for Healing: Inside Bluestem's Full-Family Approach to Substance Misuse Treatment

Savio, a Colorado non-profit mental health organization, operates with the goal of partnering "with families where life happens," and they are putting that mission to the test this summer.In July, Savio forges a new approach to substance misuse treatment with its Bluestem Program, which includes a six-unit complex in Lakewood where families can stay together as they "receive holistic, full-family care in a home that’s all theirs."In May, the Engage Jeffco Podcast had the chance to a get a first look at this one-of-a-kind program. ••• Have a question or comment? Want us to feature a specific topic or person in Jeffco? Drop us a message with SpeakPipe [https://www.speakpipe.com/JeffcoColorado]. Just hit record and leave us a message like you would leave a voicemail. ••• Subscribe to the Engage Jeffco Newsletter The Engage Jeffco newsletter a great resource for citizens to stay updated on county news, important services, events, and much more. In addition, the Engage Jeffco newsletter is a tool to help get citizens more engaged in their communities. Sign up for the newsletter and find all Engage Jeffco Podcast episodes at www.jeffco.us/805/Engage-Jeffco-Newsletter [https://www.jeffco.us/805/Engage-Jeffco-Newsletter] ••• Follow us: * Facebook: /JeffcoColorado [https://www.facebook.com/JeffcoColorado] * Instagram: @jeffcocolorado [https://www.instagram.com/jeffcocolorado] * X: @JeffcoColorado [https://x.com/jeffcocolorado] * Bluesky: @jeffcocolorado.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcocolorado.bsky.social] * YouTube: @JeffcoColorado [https://www.youtube.com/user/JeffcoColorado]

Colorado’s Drought Outlook: What Jeffco Residents Should Know

As Colorado heads into the hottest season of the year, it enters summer with the worst snowpack since records began in 1941. By the end of April, much of Colorado was in at least severe drought.In this episode of the Engage Jeffco Podcast, we chat with Bethany Howell, associate director for the Colorado Water Center, about what drought means for our communities and how Jefferson County residents can prepare right now hot, dry weather.••• * Colorado Water Center at Colorado State University [https://watercenter.colostate.edu/] * Resource Central: Conservation Made Easy [https://resourcecentral.org/] ••• Have a question or comment? Want us to feature a specific topic or person in Jeffco? Drop us a message with SpeakPipe [https://www.speakpipe.com/JeffcoColorado]. Just hit record and leave us a message like you would leave a voicemail. ••• Subscribe to the Engage Jeffco Newsletter The Engage Jeffco newsletter a great resource for citizens to stay updated on county news, important services, events, and much more. In addition, the Engage Jeffco newsletter is a tool to help get citizens more engaged in their communities. Sign up for the newsletter and find all Engage Jeffco Podcast episodes at www.jeffco.us/805/Engage-Jeffco-Newsletter [https://www.jeffco.us/805/Engage-Jeffco-Newsletter] ••• Follow us: * Facebook: /JeffcoColorado [https://www.facebook.com/JeffcoColorado] * Instagram: @jeffcocolorado [https://www.instagram.com/jeffcocolorado] * X: @JeffcoColorado [https://x.com/jeffcocolorado] * Bluesky: @jeffcocolorado.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcocolorado.bsky.social] * YouTube: @JeffcoColorado [https://www.youtube.com/user/JeffcoColorado]

Episode 17: From Tragedy to Healing – Inside the Evergreen Resiliency Center

What does healing look like after tragedy? There is no right answer. It can look different for everyone. The Evergreen Resiliency Center (ERC) [https://massviolence.help/evergreen-co/] is one place the community can lean on.   In this episode of Engage Jeffco, we speak with Ami McCarthy, director of the Evergreen Resiliency Center (ERC).   The ERC was established after the Evergreen High School shooting in September 2025 to provide support and resources for victims, survivors and first responders.  We recognize that this may be difficult to hear, especially for those directly affected. Please take care of yourself while listening. It’s OK to pause, skip this episode or come back to it when you’re ready.  McCarthy, with extensive experience in victim services and trauma, emphasizes the importance of play and human connection in the healing process.    The center offers various activities, including games, yoga and mental health referrals. Meaningful connection, accessible resources and a focus on long-term resilience can all be found in Evergreen’s recognizable Yellow House.    If you need help right away, call or text 988, the Colorado Mental Health Line [https://www.988colorado.com/en?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=fy26_988_eng&utm_source_platform=q1_media&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23501849216&gbraid=0AAAABCrom0yG6-OAUVZkGcDkWVtF7veIQ&gclid=CjwKCAjw-8vPBhBbEiwAoA39WmVMG1FsTo5IwsKjaNUdD6KCir1gQk7X2OKCHLWnsO2pcBKt9iSxHBoCU-oQAvD_BwE].   ••• Have a question or comment? Want us to feature a specific topic or person in Jeffco? ⁠Drop us a message with SpeakPipe⁠ [https://www.speakpipe.com/JeffcoColorado]. Just hit record and leave us a message like you would leave a voicemail. ••• Subscribe to the Engage Jeffco Newsletter: The Engage Jeffco newsletter a great resource for citizens to stay updated on county news, important services, events, and much more. In addition, the Engage Jeffco newsletter is a tool to help get citizens more engaged in their communities. ••• Sign up for the newsletter and find all Engage Jeffco Podcast episodes athttps://www.jeffco.us/805/Engage-Jeffco-Newsletter [https://www.jeffco.us/805/Engage-Jeffco-Newsletter] ••• Follow us: • Facebook: /JeffcoColorado [https://www.facebook.com/JeffcoColorado] • Instagram: @jeffcocolorado [https://www.instagram.com/jeffcocolorado] • X: @JeffcoColorado [https://x.com/jeffcocolorado] • Bluesky: @jeffcocolorado.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcocolorado.bsky.social] • YouTube: @JeffcoColorado [https://www.youtube.com/user/JeffcoColorado]

Episode 16: Fostering a More Sustainable Jefferson County Community

Kevin Trautman and Jessica Hymer from the Jeffco Sustainability team join us in this episode of the Engage Jeffco Podcast to chat about Jefferson County's environmental initiatives. ••• Have a question or comment? Want us to feature a specific topic or person in Jeffco? Drop us a message with SpeakPipe [https://www.speakpipe.com/JeffcoColorado]. Just hit record and leave us a message like you would leave a voicemail. •••Learn more about Jefferson County's Sustainability and Climate Action initiatives. [https://www.jeffco.us/3606/Sustainability-and-Climate-Action] ••• Subscribe to the Engage Jeffco Newsletter The Engage Jeffco newsletter a great resource for citizens to stay updated on county news, important services, events, and much more. In addition, the Engage Jeffco newsletter is a tool to help get citizens more engaged in their communities. Sign up for the newsletter and find all Engage Jeffco Podcast episodes at www.jeffco.us/805/Engage-Jeffco-Newsletter [https://www.jeffco.us/805/Engage-Jeffco-Newsletter] ••• Follow us: * Facebook: /JeffcoColorado [https://www.facebook.com/JeffcoColorado] * Instagram: @jeffcocolorado [https://www.instagram.com/jeffcocolorado] * X: @JeffcoColorado [https://x.com/jeffcocolorado] * Bluesky: @jeffcocolorado.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcocolorado.bsky.social] * YouTube: @JeffcoColorado [https://www.youtube.com/user/JeffcoColorado]

Episode 15: More Than Books – Inside the Jeffco Public Library

Marcy James and Sean Eads from Jefferson County Public Library join us in this episode of the Engage Jeffco Podcast to chat about the organization's community programming, which is much more than just books. ••• Have a question or comment? Want us to feature a specific topic or person in Jeffco? Drop us a message with SpeakPipe [https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/449768/10/3na5reqb37gg6vn2]. Just hit record and leave us a message like you would leave a voicemail. ••• Subscribe to the Engage Jeffco Newsletter The Engage Jeffco newsletter a great resource for citizens to stay updated on county news, important services, events, and much more. In addition, the Engage Jeffco newsletter is a tool to help get citizens more engaged in their communities. Sign up for the newsletter and find all Engage Jeffco Podcast episodes at www.jeffco.us/805/Engage-Jeffco-Newsletter [https://www.jeffco.us/805/Engage-Jeffco-Newsletter] ••• Follow us: * Facebook: /JeffcoColorado [https://www.facebook.com/JeffcoColorado] * Instagram: @jeffcocolorado [https://www.instagram.com/jeffcocolorado] * X: @JeffcoColorado [https://x.com/jeffcocolorado] * Bluesky: @jeffcocolorado.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcocolorado.bsky.social] * YouTube: @JeffcoColorado [https://www.youtube.com/user/JeffcoColorado] ••• Learn More About The Jefferson County Public Library Check out all the programs, services and library locations that JCPL has to offer [https://jeffcolibrary.org/].