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Success Story: Brett

Brett heard about AspenPointe's justice restoration program through a friend who was already involved. At the time of enrollment, Brett had successfully completed probation for a crime he committed but felt he could use some assistance in completing his education and developing a career.

"I knew there was more I wanted to accomplish," Brett said. "I just needed a little help."

In the six months Brett has been with the program, he has taken advantage of vocational skills training, career exploration and the GED preparatory classes. He is now expected to obtain his GED within the next month and is looking at college as a way to study horticulture.

Brett was recently hired by Quiznos and has found a more permanent job opportunity with one of the program's business partners.

"(The program) helped me to make positive choices," Brett said. "Now I have a future."

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AspenPointe has empowered clients, enriched lives and embraced purpose through behavioral health services, counseling services, career services, substance abuse treatment, employment, education, housing, jail diversion/reintegration and care management.

One of the largest nonprofits in Colorado Springs, AspenPointe traces its roots back to 1875 when we were called the Springs Relief Society. That organization, which delivered coal, lumber and clothing to the needy, was the genesis of what today is a comprehensive and integrated system of care that addresses the overall wellness of each client whether they need behavioral health services, counseling services or career services.

We have 12 organizations that serve more than 30,000 individuals and families each year through behavioral health services, counseling services, career services, education, housing, jail diversion/reintegration, telephonic wellness and care management.

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