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 […]
WAAY 31 & Complete Dental Supports WellStone
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 […]
Faith & Mental Health Workshop Draws Crowd
As part of the ongoing celebration of May as Mental Health Awareness month, WellStone partnered with the Huntsville Association of Pastoral Care to host a seminar on Saturday May 21 entitled “Mental Health: A Guide for Serving Persons of Faith”. Frederick Woods, a local Clinical Chaplain, Professional Pastoral Counselor, and Certified Addictions Counselor, facilitated the […]
Celebration Report
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 […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
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 Supports WellStone
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. […]
2016 Beacon of Hope Celebration
WellStone Behavioral Health will host the Beacon of Hope Celebration on May 3, 2016! RSVP for this event by April 25th below: For more information, contact Ashley Jones at 256.705.6435 or ashley.jones@wellstone.com.
Operation Santa Claus 2015
Monday December 14, 2015 marked the annual Operation Santa Claus celebration at the Aquarius Club. Hosted by Central Presbyterian Church on Randolph Avenue in Huntsville, over 200 people with serious mental illness gathered to celebrate the holidays and receive gifts from several local charitable groups. Susan Smith, OSC Coordinator, assisted Santa in distributing gifts and […]
Books-A-Million Supports Nova Academy
The Nova Academy is WellStone’s therapeutic preschool that prepares children ages 3-5 for success in the public school system. Families and friends packed the house on December 17th to enjoy the Academy kids, outfitted with special reindeer antlers, present a wonderful concert of Christmas carols. Even Santa Claus himself dropped by to say hello and to wish everyone a very Merry […]
Grace Club Honors WellStone Pioneers
WellStone Behavioral Health enjoyed the privilege of joining the Huntsville Grace Club on December 10, 2015 to honor two ladies who are true pioneers in the development of community mental health services in our area. A pioneer is defined as someone who helps create or develop new ideas or methods, and Ms. Mary Butler and […]