Evergreen Resiliency Center opens to provide trauma support for community

The new center offers resource connections to help the Evergreen community process ongoing trauma from a 2025 high school shooting.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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In response to ongoing trauma from the Evergreen High School shooting in 2025, a new Evergreen Resiliency Center has opened to provide a hub for the community to access support services and resources. The center, a partnership between Victim Outreach Incorporated and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, offers a range of therapies and advocates to help people process the tragedy at their own pace.

Why it matters

The Evergreen High School shooting had a devastating impact on the tight-knit community, and many residents are still grappling with trauma from the event over a year later. The new resiliency center aims to be a centralized location where people can find the support they need, whether that's traditional talk therapy, alternative therapies, or simply a space to connect with others who have been through a similar experience.

The details

The Evergreen Resiliency Center is designed as a brick-and-mortar hub where community members can access a variety of services and support. The center is a partnership between the non-profit Victim Outreach Incorporated and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, which responded to the 2025 high school shooting. In addition to traditional counseling, the center offers alternatives like art, music, equine, and movement-based therapies, recognizing that not everyone responds best to talk therapy. The goal is to provide a welcoming space where people can process their trauma at their own pace, with advocates on hand to connect them to the resources they need.

  • The Evergreen High School shooting occurred in September 2025.
  • The Evergreen Resiliency Center opened in February 2026, over a year after the shooting incident.

The players

Evergreen Resiliency Center

A new center that provides trauma support and resource connections for the Evergreen, Colorado community in the aftermath of a 2025 high school shooting.

Victim Outreach Incorporated (VOI)

A non-profit organization that serves victims of crimes for seven police departments within the Jefferson County area, and is a partner in operating the Evergreen Resiliency Center.

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO)

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the 2025 Evergreen High School shooting and is also a partner in the Evergreen Resiliency Center.

Steven Stantz

The assistant director of the Evergreen Resiliency Center, who previously served as a victim advocate with Victim Outreach Incorporated and responded to the high school shooting.

Kris Charland

The co-executive director of Victim Outreach Incorporated, the non-profit organization partnering on the Evergreen Resiliency Center.

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What they’re saying

“That is such a crucial part of this. Everyone handles trauma and processes it, and their timelines are all different.”

— Steven Stantz, Assistant Director, Evergreen Resiliency Center

“We really want to be able to use this as a connection hub to resources that are in Evergreen.”

— Kris Charland, Co-Executive Director, Victim Outreach Incorporated

“Right after September 10, we started hearing about so many supports and services coming out of the woodworks and I think this is the best way to showcase those supports and services by saying come here and you can pick and choose what services you need at that moment.”

— Courtney Hill, Victim Services Supervisor, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

“Traditional talk therapy isn't what works for everybody.”

— Kris Charland, Co-Executive Director, Victim Outreach Incorporated

“No one should have to know how to deal with this firsthand. This is something unprecedented in our daily lives and so we're here to help find the words for that, provide education for people seeking that.”

— Steven Stantz, Assistant Director, Evergreen Resiliency Center

What’s next

The Evergreen Resiliency Center is still awaiting word on whether it will receive an AEAP grant to further support its operations and services.

The takeaway

The Evergreen Resiliency Center represents a community-driven effort to provide comprehensive trauma support and resources for residents still grappling with the aftermath of a tragic high school shooting. By offering a range of therapeutic options and a centralized hub for accessing help, the center aims to meet the diverse needs of the Evergreen community as they continue to heal.