A mental health crisis center for kids is coming to Huntsville. It will be the first of its kind in Alabama. Right now, there are crisis units in hospitals but not an entire center dedicated to helping kids during a mental health emergency. That is where Wellstone Behavioral Health comes in. Watch the full story […]
Sonja and Jonathan Rossow: Inspired to Give, and Give Again
Like most nonprofits, WellStone relies on the generosity of donors to maximize its impact. We are grateful for every donor who supports and strengthens our mission. While there are plenty of reasons to give, there are also many ways to give. This week, we celebrate Sonja and Jonathan Rossow, who recently became WellStone’s first monthly, […]
Beginning Therapy: 6 Things to Consider before Your First Outpatient Appointment
Picking up the phone to call a therapist can be intimidating and nerve-wracking, whether it’s your first, or fourth, attempt. Whatever made you seek guidance is valid, and by starting the search process you are one step closer to building a life that you can love and enjoy more fully. In case you haven’t experienced […]
5 Signs of a Mental Health Crisis— WAAY31 Feature Story
According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, Alabama had a higher rate of suicides than homicides in 2019. Suicide rates for Alabama have been consistently higher than U.S. rates. Help is out there. Health experts want to make sure everyone knows the signs to look for if someone you love is in trouble. Josaylon Henry, […]
New mental health crisis center in Huntsville projected to be complete in spring— WAAY31 Feature Story
For those suffering from a mental health crisis, more resources are coming to North Alabama. “We had to go through a very rigorous process in showing that we in North Alabama are one of the areas that truly need a facility like this,” Josaylon Henry with WellStone said. Watch the full story here.
Structure of new WellStone Crisis Center taking shape in Huntsville- WAFF48 Feature Story
Work is well underway. The new center is being built right next to the original WellStone office on South Memorial Parkway. Wellstone CEO Jeremy Blair tells us often times jail or the emergency room isn’t the best place for someone in a mental health crisis. That’s the whole purpose of the new Crisis Diversion Center, […]
WellStone connects veterans to free PTSD medical treatment
[SEPTEMBER 2021] WellStone is proud to offer the Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) to Alabama veterans experiencing PTSD, at no cost. The SGB is a treatment that existed for many years but has recently been shown to “reset” some of the symptoms of PTSD in the nervous system, especially hypervigilance— an exaggerated state of sensitivity. This […]
WellStone receives over $4 Million from SAMHSA
[SEPTEMBER 2021] WellStone, Inc. is pleased to announce to be an official awardee of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Community Mental Health Centers (CMHC) Grant. The full grant amount is $4.2 million over two years and will fund numerous services, including expanding service levels and access to care, funding full-time employees […]
Progress report on construction of WellStone Crisis Center
While WellStone construction continues, WAFF 48 gives an update on what the progress looks like. Watch the full feature here.
State funding 9-county pilot program for veterans with post-traumatic stress- Cullman Times Feature Story
A program started by Cullman County veterans to help other veterans get treatment for post-traumatic stress is getting a boost from the state of Alabama. The state is providing $200,000 for veterans in a nine-county area to get stellate ganglion block procedures. Cullman County’s VFW is the only post in the nation known to have […]