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October 2025 Newsletter
Keep up to date with the latest news from Healthy Jeffco Alliance partners and community!
Dear Healthy Jeffco Alliance,
As the fall colors remind us of change and new beginnings, let’s reflect on how far we’ve come together as participants in the Alliance, and the continued growth that will blossom from this partnership. As you saw in our September communication, the Healthy Jeffco Alliance is sunsetting on October 31, 2025. With this final newsletter, we express our gratitude for you and your contributions to fostering healthy thriving communities in Jefferson County. Across this network, people are using what they have learned in the Alliance to lead their own efforts to improve community health and well-being. In moving into this next chapter, we hope each and every one of you take something valuable from our time together. Find ways to embrace collaboration and innovation and remember that you don’t have to face every challenge alone. This network of friendships and professional connections will continue beyond the existence of a formal Alliance. Let these partnerships be a network of support and everyday inspiration!
News Across the Alliance
Alliance Reports in English and Spanish
We invite you to celebrate the achievements of the Alliance, from improving people’s understanding of how to get and pay for health care to learning about the power of storytelling and its impact on belonging. Check out the project reports from Alliance action teams (linked below and on our home page). Each document contains the team’s report in both English and Spanish. Download the documents, share them and use them as tools in your own work.
Salud Jeffco! Helping People Understand their Health Care Options
The Salud Jeffco materials, developed by an Action Team of the Alliance, will be available on the Alliance website through January 15, 2026 – the end of open enrollment for Connect for Health. The campaign includes simple and clear educational materials to support people in understanding how to access and pay for needed medical care and connects people with call lines for support. From mid-July through September, the team reached over 19,000 people in Jefferson County. This accomplishment was made possible through partnership with hospital systems, government agencies, community groups, local clinics and more. Continue promoting the Salud Jeffco resources through January 15, 2026. Staff from Benefits in Action at (720) 221- 8354, Doctors Care at (720) 458-6185 and Servicios de la Raza at (303) 953-5940 are available to help answer health care questions.
“All the materials have been fabulous and explained very well, they are a great resource for Latino families who do not know about medical care and even more so for new migrant families... Thank you with all my heart for the opportunity I have had being part of this campaign and this group.” - Team participant
Alliance Gathering & Celebration at Mint & Serif
You are invited to join Alliance participants in a final gathering and celebration on Thursday, October 23rd from 3-6pm at Mint & Serif (1385 Carr Street Lakewood Colorado 80214). This will be a time for connecting with partners, celebrating the work of the Alliance and enjoying some tasty treats (empanadas and cookies, anyone?) We hope to see you there! Click here to RSVP.
Partner Events & News
Mental Health First Aid Training in Spanish
You are invited to participate in an upcoming Free Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training in Spanish with Jefferson Center on Tuesday, October 28th. This certified course teaches participants how to support someone, whether a client, friend, family member, or coworker, when they’re experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge or crisis. Learn more and register here.
What Does Health Look Like in Your Community? Input Sessions with Jefferson County Public Health
Your voice matters. Join Jefferson County Public Health for a series of community input sessions where you will discuss solutions for improving health and well-being in your community. The first 30 people to register for each session will receive a gift card for their participation. See flyers below for sessions in different communities. Food will be provided.
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Evergreen Session – October 14th at 4:30 p.m.
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Littleton Session – October 28th at 3:00 p.m.
Seeking Sponsors! Holiday Celebration with Lupitas Camino a la Esperanza
Lupitas Camino a la Esperanza, an organization committed to empowering and uplifting our community by offering a broad spectrum of services designed to support individuals and families in navigating behavioral and emotional challenges, is currently seeking sponsors for their upcoming community holiday celebration. Learn more about ways you can support.
Election Season is Approaching! Get Involved
There are many ways to get involved in your community this election season. See below for exciting opportunities from the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder.
Food Safety is both a Science and an Art
Ahead of the holiday season, Jefferson County Public Health is myth-busting the idea that “close enough” is good enough. A few degrees can be the difference between a memorable holiday and a foodborne illness. 165°F is the masterpiece for any poultry: safe, juicy and worry-free. Learn more about the Fine Art Of Food Safety at www.jeffco.us/FoodSafety.
Additional Opportunities to Stay Connected with Jeffco Partners
Want to stay up to date on hot topics in public health? Sign up for the Jefferson County Public Health Public Health Pulse Newsletter.
Curious how you can get important updates about health, well-being and community connections? Reach out to Cynthia Farrar, Jefferson County’s Regional Health Connector, to sign up for the monthly Connecting Dots Newsletter.