Author: Ashley Jones

Various research supports that people affected by mental illness experience much poorer physical health than the general population.  Due to this, WellStone is a supporter of a holistic approach to treatment- ensuring that we all maintain not only mental and emotional wellness, but also physical wellness.

To support WellStone’s efforts towards promoting wellness, Huntsville Hospital and WellStone partnered together to offer free health and depression screenings to the public.  On May 20th, Huntsville Hospital’s Mobile Medical Unit arrived on the WellStone campus and along with WellStone counselors, provided screenings for depression, as well as health screenings to monitor cholesterol, blood glucose, blood pressure, heart rate, height and weight.  Over 30 individuals participated in this opportunity and were provided resources to follow-up on the results of the screenings.

WellStone and Huntsville Hospital’s Mobile Medical Unit will be offering this opportunity to the public again!  Mark your calendars to participate in this event on September 9, 2016.  WellStone counselors and the Mobile Medical Unit team will be available from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the One-Stop-Shop at 2201 Clinton Avenue.

Read here to learn about WellStone’s partnership with the One-Stop-Shop.

WellStone was the lucky recipient of a generous donation from WAAY 31 News and Complete Dental today!

WAAY 31 News Anchors Bill Young and Demetria McClenton stopped by the WellStone Behavioral Health campus to surprise us with a $1,000 donation as a part of WAAY 31’s Million Dollar Community Investment campaign.  Brian Davis, CEO and Ashley Jones, Communications Director were on hand to receive the donation and share information about WellStone in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month.

A huge thanks to both WAAY 31 and Complete Dental for choosing WellStone and allowing us to share how our agency impacts the community in a big way!

On May 3, 2016 WellStone hosted the 2nd Beacon of Hope Celebration at The Ledges Clubhouse.  The event was a great success due to generous partners and sponsors willing to donate their time and resources to support those who are served through WellStone and experience a mental illness or substance abuse disorder.

The Leadership Challenge prior to the event totaled $53,865.36 from 45 different donors.
The Beacon of Hope Celebration produced an additional $28,399.77 in cash or pledges from 49 new donors and sponsors.

A very special thank you to the Beacon of Hope Celebration Sponsors who helped make the event possible!

Congratulations to Sidney & Judy White, recipients of  the Porier Leadership Award for providing hope through better health for those with mental illness at the Beacon of Hope Celebration!

Please join WellStone as we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month!

Click on the flyer below to find out how you can get involved.

Be sure to follow WellStone on Facebook  and Twitter to learn more about mental illness and upcoming activities throughout the month of May.

Verizon Wireless employees recently stopped by the WellStone Residential Group Homes to generously gift consumers with special blessing bags!  Verizon partnered with WellStone in an effort to provide their employees an opportunity to get involved in serving the Huntsville/Madison County community.  Dozens of Verizon bags containing items for the consumers’ enjoyment and personal care were distributed.  As Verizon staff were handing out blessing bags, one of the residents, while proudly holding her new Verizon cup shared, “This is my most favorite cup and the nicest one I’ve ever gotten!”

WellStone thanks Verizon Wireless for their generosity and brightening the day of the special consumers in our Residential Services Program!

                                                             

WellStone Behavioral Health will host the Beacon of Hope Celebration on May 3, 2016!

RSVP for this event by April 25th below:

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For more information, contact Ashley Jones at 256.705.6435 or ashley.jones@wellstone.com.