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 […]
WellStone Hosts Hiring Event on Nov. 10
Visit us Friday, Nov. 10, for our Fall Hiring Event. We are hiring for LPNs, RNs, nurse practitioners, case managers, therapists, technicians, drivers, maintenance and more. Full-time, part-time and various shifts available. Entry-level and mid-level opportunities available. We are North Alabama’s leading provider for mental healthcare and substance use treatment services. Hiring managers will hold […]
3 Tips to Reduce Stress
Feeling stressed? Try implementing one or more of the strategies below, based on recommendations from the CDC for coping with stress. Do you feel like your stress has become too much to manage? If you or someone you know is in crisis now, call 988 to speak with a trained crisis counselor about what you […]
3 Reasons to Make a Year-End Gift to WellStone
WellStone is North Alabama’s largest nonprofit mental healthcare provider, 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. No one is turned away due to inability to pay. Here are […]