In recognition of May as Mental Health Awareness Month, WellStone Behavioral Health is offering two highly respected courses that will be open to the public: Adult Mental Health First Aid: Friday / May 5, 2017 / 8 am – 5 pm / WellStone Community Room / $25 per participant / Class size limited to 21. […]
WellStone Leader Testifies to Congress
Leslie Christ, Chief Resource Officer at WellStone Behavioral Health, provided expert witness testimony to Congress in Washington DC on April 5, 2017. Addressing the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, Ms. Christ provided support for HR 1180, the Working Families Flexibility Act of 2017. This subcommittee of the House of Representatives Committee on Education and the Workforce, […]
The Be Vocal Collection
The Be Vocal Collection – Changing Perceptions of Mental Health in America Search engines often bring up disparaging imagery. We wanted to change that. Teaming up with Getty Images and photographer Shaul Schwarz, we created The Be Vocal Collection to reframe how mental health is portrayed by showcasing 10 people living with mental health conditions. […]
“Out Of The Darkness” suicide awareness walk happening Nov. 6 at Ditto Landing
WHNT – POSTED 10:47 PM, OCTOBER 30, 2016, BY CAITLAN DALLAS, UPDATED AT 08:41AM, OCTOBER 31, 2016 HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Suicide is something that affects so many of us, but often times there is a stigma associated with it. One organization is hoping break that stigma and spread awareness this upcoming weekend on November 6th. Kari […]
Madison County Deputies Enroll in Mental Health First Aid Class
WellStone Behavioral Health will be providing Mental Health First Aid classes to Madison County Sheriff Deputies throughout the month of October. The MHFA syllabus points out that those with mental illness and substance abuse disorders “interact more often with the criminal justice system than the general population. Thus, the better prepared officers and staff are […]
September is National Recovery Month
Don’t miss out on these great opportunities to celebrate National Recovery Month with WellStone!
1st Annual Scott Morgan Memorial Bass Tournament
On Saturday, August 20th, WellStone was honored to be included in the 1st Annual Scott Morgan Memorial Bass Tournament. The tournament was organized by Daniel Douglas, a lifelong friend of Scott’s, to celebrate the life of a special young man and to raise awareness and support for those who face the challenges of depression. The […]
1st Annual Scott Morgan Memorial Bass Tournament
WellStone is honored to be a part of a special event Saturday, August 20, 2016. If you would like to join us, click on the link below to find out the details! You can also contact Ashley Jones, Communications Director at ashley.jones@wellstone.com for more information. 1st Annual Scott Morgan Memorial Bass Tournament
ADMH Commissioner’s Town Hall a Success
On Thursday evening August 4th, WellStone Behavioral Health hosted a Town Hall discussion with the Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Mental Health, Mr. Jim Perdue. With 75 people in attendance, Commissioner Perdue outlined his priorities for the immediate future of the public mental health system in Alabama. These priorities focused on improving care while […]
ADMH Commissioner to Visit WellStone
On Thursday, August 4, 2016, Alabama Department of Mental Health Commissioner, James Perdue, will be visiting the Madison County community to discuss mental health services in Alabama during a special Town Hall event on the WellStone Campus (Directions to WellStone). The event begins at 5:30 pm in the WellStone Community Room and is open to the public. No […]