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In celebration of National Prevention Week, 19,600 safe drug disposal pouches were provided by several local organizations, including Leidos and its subsidiary Dynetics, the Alabama Department of Mental Health and WellStone. This was possible thanks to the collaboration with the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) Read the full story here.

WAFF48 gains insight for navigating mental health through COVID019 from Chief Clinical Director Josaylon Wade. “We definitely are seeing an increase with people’s anxiety and depression. Often times we think about our physical health, our medical conditions. We forget about our mental health.” Read the full story here. 

WZDX highlights  that WellStone’s School-based Therapy Program is still active amid the pandemic in-person and through Teletherapy, for new and existing clients. WellStone’s School-based Therapy Manager Brittany Scott says, ““In this time of uncertainty, having a sense of normalcy can provide emotional stability. It is crucial for clients to continue receiving therapy at this time […]

[HUNTSVILLE, AL] Amid the transitions that COVID-19 has caused, WellStone continues providing School-Based Therapy (SBT) through the Madison County and Huntsville City school system partnerships. The program is serving new and existing clients in person and through Teletherapy, a method of counseling where communication is entirely through phone and video. Since the school systems’ closings, […]

One Huntsville marriage counselor says he has been receiving more phone calls for help from couples who are cooped up together during this pandemic. More people are spending time in their homes, which can create stress for some couples. He says the best thing to do to reduce that stress is to make sure you […]

[HUNTSVILLE, AL]- WellStone is proud to partner with Huntsville Police Department as they offer Crisis Intervention training courses for their officers. The Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) program is a community partnership of law enforcement, mental health professionals, mental health consumers and family member advocates. HPD recently published an official informational piece to make details more […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be one of the most uncertain and stressful times for many of us. It can begin to weigh us down. And if you feel overwhelmed, stressed or anxious right now, you are not alone. Read the full story here. 

Wallace State Community College is now offering free counseling services to students, and in the current crisis, these services are being offered in a virtual environment. David A. Smith, M.S., LPC-S, of WellStone is available four days a week to assist students, no matter how big or small their issue may be. Read the full […]

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The coronavirus has impacted life for all of us, and for many, it’s a stressful time. Kids are also feeling the stress. Appointments are up at WellStone where therapists at their Nova Clinic are seeing more kids right now who are dealing with stress and anxiety due to COVID-19. Read the full story here. 

Local students are getting mental health services more easily thanks to a partnership between local school systems and WellStone. The school-based therapy program helps children who struggle with anxiety, moodiness, and other mental health problems. Students who enroll in the program get counseling during school hours from the school-based WellStone counselor. Read the full story […]