Torch Technologies and Freedom Real Estate have made their philanthropic marks in North Alabama. WellStone is grateful to be among the organizations supported by these generous companies. In 2022, Starfish Holdings first donated to WellStone’s Be the Rock capital campaign on behalf of its subsidiaries, Freedom and Torch. The company’s first round of funding supported […]
Be the Rock Donor Spotlight: Lane Wilson
Lane Wilson’s compassion for individuals suffering from mental illness and substance use disorders runs deep. After all, he watched his late wife, Julie, battle addiction and depression for years, crushing her once joyful and effervescent spirit, and breaking his heart. “We saw this beautiful, energetic, caretaking mother become a person that lived in desperation,” Lane […]
WellRead, The Book Club, Meets Jan. 23
Mark your calendars! WellStone’s quarterly book club meets again in January. WellRead The Book Club uses highly rated books to launch real conversations about mental illness and addiction, exploring the powerful topics that shift, and sometimes shake, our lives. Join us for an evening of warmth, connection, and learning at the Southeast Huntsville YMCA on […]
Guest Feature: Down the Rabbit Hole
WellStone thanks Dr. Annie Saylor, SimTech CEO and WellStone Board Member, for contributing this piece. Saylor writes about her sister, her sister’s illness, and their special relationship. Nannie Saylor Adams was diagnosed with schizophrenia at 22. Despite several rough years early on, Nannie eventually got on the right treatment regimen. Saylor lost her sister just […]
Donor Spotlight: SimTech CEO Dr. Annie Saylor
As we prepare for our third and final year of WellStone’s Be the Rock capital campaign, we continue recognizing major donors who have helped us approach $1.1 million in donations and pledges. We are grateful for everyone who has helped us build better mental healthcare for adults (and soon children), in crisis, including Dr. Annie […]
WellStone and KultureCity Host Sensory Inclusive Santa
Join Madison Behavior Therapy at WellStone and KultureCity at Sensory Inclusive Santa, an annual event for children with sensory sensitivities, on Saturday, Dec. 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Church of the Nativity. Enjoy this special day by appointment only. Registration is open here. Please note that this event is free, and slots fill up quickly. Sensory Inclusive Santa provides a […]
Madison Behavior Therapy Joins WellStone
North Alabama’s mental healthcare leader welcomed a vital addition to its services this year. Madison Behavior Therapy, formerly an independent clinic in Madison, is now part of the WellStone family. MBT at WellStone provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children and adolescents with autism, ADHD, and related mental health disorders. “We believe as a […]
4 Ways to Make a Gift to WellStone
WellStone is North Alabama’s nonprofit mental healthcare center, serving up to 14,000 kids, teens, and adults each year. As a 501(c)3 organization supported in part by our generous community, WellStone provides more than $3.1 million in uncompensated care to North Alabamians annually so that no one is turned away due to inability to pay. With […]
3 Ways WellStone Supports Local Veterans
In Madison County, Veterans make up nearly 12% of the population, and we are grateful for their service and sacrifice. As we celebrate #VeteransDay, we wanted to share three ways that North Alabama’s mental healthcare leader is serving this special community. 1. WellStone offers the Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) shot, a pilot program treatment designed […]
The Propst Family Foundation: Supporting Mental Health Services for Children
At WellStone, we continue to be overwhelmed by the outpouring of support for our mission and those we serve. We expanded our “Be the Rock” capital campaign late last year to include our 24/7 pediatric crisis care center, the first of its kind in Madison County. The Propst family was among the first to donate […]