On Thursday, December 15, 2022, Justin Brells passed away at the age of 22. Justin was born in Littleton, Colorado, to loving parents Jerry and Kristi (Vehrs) Brells. Justin graduated from ThunderRidge High School, where he played varsity soccer for four years. He was a senior here at UCCS studying Criminal Justice and worked as in intern at the District Attorney\u2019s Office. He was a member of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity. He dreamed of becoming a police officer and planned to attend the Lakewood Police Academy after graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A celebration of life will be held on December 29, 2022 from 2 – 5 p.m. at the Roxborough Park Foundation, 6237 Roxborough Dr., Littleton, CO 80125. Attendees are welcome to wear jeans, flannel, hoodies and boots. In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations may be made in Justin\u2019s name to the Colorado Fallen Hero Foundation (www.cofallenhero.org).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Justin was an athlete and outdoorsman. He played competitive soccer with Colorado Storm and Real Colorado. He played volleyball, was a regular at the gym, and enjoyed golfing with friends. He loved skiing, camping, hunting, fishing and riding motorcycles, ATVs, and UTVs. Justin loved Jeeps and upgraded them for off-road activities. He spent countless hours in his Jeep climbing rocks, crossing rivers, and splashing through mud and snow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For students needing support during this time, the Wellness Center is open December 19 \u2013 23, with walk-in hours Monday \u2013 Friday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. You may also schedule an appointment by calling 719-255-4444. If you have already traveled home for the break, and if you are in Colorado, remote options may be available – please call for more information. If you traveled out of state, the Wellness Center may be able to help you find resources in your home state through consultation with the case manager by calling 719-255-4444.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If a student has an appointment with the Wellness Center on Thursday and Friday, all appointments will take place remotely and payment for services will be collected over the phone. If a student does not have an appointment, but needs to access services on Thursday or Friday, please call 719-255-4444 and leave a message; Wellness Center staff will be checking messages regularly during business hours. If a student would like to make use of the walk-in services between 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, please call 719-255-3257. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For students who may need assistance seeking support, please contact the CARE Team<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For faculty and staff needing support during this time, you can contact the Real Help Hotline at (833) 533-CHAT (2428) or visit the resource page for more information<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"