WellStone Emergency Services (WES)

24/7 Crisis Care for Mental Health & Substance Use Needs – Ages 12+

WellStone provides immediate, around-the-clock crisis intervention through WellStone Emergency Services (WES)—a 24/7 emergency care facility for individuals experiencing mental health or substance use crises.

WES is open to all North Alabama residents and offers compassionate care at any point in a person’s recovery journey—no appointment necessary. Walk-ins and Drop-offs accepted. 

WellStone Emergency Services (WES) : 4020 Memorial Parkway SW, Huntsville, AL 35802

Access to Care

Our Approach

We follow the Recovery Model, focusing on helping individuals improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and reach their full potential—even in times of crisis.

Services Offered

  • Assement of Needs

  • Temporary and Extended Observation Unit

  • Individual and Group Therapy

  • Safety Planning

  • Care Management

  • Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

  • Medically Monitored Detox

  • Referrals to Internal & Community Programs

Types of Assessments

  • Level of Care Assessment

  • Psychosocial Assessment

  • Psychiatric Assessment

  • Summary of Unmet Needs Assessment

Types of Groups

  • Substance Use Disorders

  • Recovery & Coping Skills

  • Basic Living Skills

  • Medication Education

  • Health & Safety

  • Nursing Support

  • Readiness for Discharge/Transition

Expert, 24/7 Care Team

Our diverse team of professionals works together to provide compassionate, round-the-clock crisis support tailored to each individual’s needs.

  • Psychiatrists

  • WES Director & Director of Nursing

  • Intake Assistants & Triage Therapists

  • Care Managers & WES Therapists

  • Certified Peer Support Specialists

  • Certified Recovery Specialists

  • Mental Health Technicians

  • Security Officers

  • LPNs, RNs, CRNPs & Family CRNPs