Women at Crossroads

09/14/2026

This is a support group for those who are grieving the loss of an adult child who is alive but has distanced themselves or gone no-contact. It is a weekly support group held at 70 West Counseling @ 9:00 AM on Saturday mornings. Everyone is welcome and the group is free.

05/08/2026

Women at Crossroads and friends, if you, or someone you know is a on journey through grief as a result of the recent loss of a loved one, please invite them to this important group experience. The GriefShare group curriculum is unequaled in its effectiveness at supplying an educational and supportive group experience for those suffering from grief. This summer at the 70 West Counseling offices Maryellen Stipe and her team will be hosting another GriefShare group. The group kicks off on May 23 and will continue throughout the summer on Saturday mornings at 10:00 AM - Noon. Register on the GriefShare website or call us at 720 898-3208.

09/23/2025

Come out and support the work of 70 West Counseling at their semi-annual OPEN HOUSE. 70 West is a non-profit, faith based counseling center that takes all major insurances, medicaid, medicare and for those in need a sliding scale based on income. No one is turned away. At our open house participants can tour our offices, meet our staff, explore counseling and participate in demonstrations and workshops. Snacks and a Light Lunch will be served. Do you have questions? Call us at 720 898-3208 for more info.

09/16/2025

09/10/2025

We are starting our new fall Bible Study on Sept. 19th @ 9:30 AM. Come out and join us at The Classroom at 70 West Counseling, located at 5310 Ward Rd. Suite 110. We will be studying the book of 1 John and the theme will be God is LOVE. Everyone is welcome, so grab your Bible and come by.

06/08/2025

Ladies out there…you gotta love Dolly!

I lost my partner of 60 years in March.

Being famous doesn’t make the pain hurt any less.

I lost my husband Carl in March, after sixty years together. People see me smiling on stage, in rhinestones and big hair, but behind all the glitter is a broken heart. Carl was never one for the spotlight—he stayed home, ran his businesses, and kept me grounded. That quiet man was my greatest supporter, my best friend, and the love of my life.

We met at the Wishy Washy laundromat in Nashville. I was eighteen, and he said something that made me laugh. I knew right then he was different. For six decades, he let me chase my dreams while never asking me to be anyone but myself. He was always in my corner, even from behind the scenes.

Now the house is quieter. The mornings feel longer. I still reach for him sometimes. But I believe love like ours doesn’t end. It changes form.

I’ll keep singing, because that’s what he would want. But a piece of my heart is with him, and always will be.🥹

05/01/2025

You're Invited! 🌟
Come tour our space, meet our compassionate team, and learn more about the counseling services we offer for both adults and children — in-office and online.
Enjoy light refreshments and live demonstrations that showcase how we support emotional wellness every day.
We can’t wait to welcome you! 💚

02/16/2025

Discover the Avent Cabin! 🎨

Originally built in 1845, this cabin was most recently owned by Frank and Mayna Avent and is now maintained by the Smokies as a historic home site.

Mayna Avent is famously known for having used this cabin as her art studio, where she became a nationally renowned artist recognized for her oil and watercolor paintings. Her artwork has even been exhibited in prestigious galleries, including the Smithsonian.

To find the Avent Cabin, hike the Jake's Creek Trail. About 3/4 of a mile in, you will encounter an unmarked staircase on the right, shortly after the junction with the Meigs Mountain Trail. Descend the staircase to cross a foot log bridge, followed by a short ascent to the cabin. The total mileage for this hike is approximately 2.4 miles roundtrip, with an elevation gain of about 500 feet.

Photo by Kenzie Connor