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to the leadership steering the ship daily. We enjoyed a night out with our directors at Toyota Field watching the Rocket City Trash Pandas.

Want to get to know our executive leadership? We interviewed them and put the answers here.

⚾ https://ow.ly/4s8p50Sg9SU

June construction update 🏗️🚧 Look at those brown bricks and windows! Just a little longer.

First emergency care center for kids and teens in North Alabama. Coming soon this fall. ⭐

Life-saving care made possible by state and local government, donors, employees, Fite Building Company and Chapman Sisson Architects.

Register today! ⭐ WellRead the Book Club meets again in July. We'll be exploring the impact of modern technology on youth .

REGISTER NOW ⭐ https://ow.ly/fWKG50SfHil

Grab your copy of The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, and read along with us. Reading selected works beforehand is encouraged, but not required.

Event free, but registration required. Space is limited.

food trucks visit campus 🤪🤩🌟

📸 View photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBvTej

To all of our WellStone employees, thank you for all that you do!

Thanks to Oakwood University for having us at your Save the Children initiative!

The focus was on providing proactive support, solutions, and resources to help parents and kids struggling with mental health issues.

WellStone was glad to attend and take part in mental health for children!

WellStone came away with the ultimate bragging rights for... slowest pull 🏆💪🤣

Our amazing team of participants pulled a 46,000 lb fire truck at Partnership for a Drug-Free Community's 4th annual truck pull—and we'll be back next year!

WellStone attended the Southeast Family YMCA's Senior Health Fair. Love making these connections throughout our community!

There are a multitude of organizations committed to the health and wellness of families.

Thanks to the YMCA for organizing and hosting!

We sponsored night at Toyota Field with families and WellStone fans alike! ⚾

Congrats to the Rocket City Trash Pandas on a 5-3 win over the Chattanooga Lookouts. 👀

WellStone employee DJ Jones threw out the ceremonial first pitch, and Director of Development Karen Petersen participated in the 1/2 inning radio show. 🎙️

Together we shone a light on the work WellStone is doing to serve kids and families across North Alabama.

One community, working together as part of a whole. This is what it's all about...

Thankful for our partners serving the greater good of . Together here for Huntsville City Schools children and families experiencing homelessness.

ShowerUp Huntsville, First Stop, Partnership for a Drug-Free Community, United Way of Madison County in Huntsville Alabama, HAPPI Health, Christmas Charities Year Round, and countless others represented.

WellStone was a proud vendor at the annual Camp to Amp festival, featuring live music, great food, local businesses, and nonprofits!

A classic hosted by MidCity District with walkable streets stretching from The Camp to The Orion Amphitheater. Thanks also to the Huntsville Police Department for keeping this event safe and organized!

We had a lot of fun connecting with you all!

IronMountain Solutions CEO Hank Isenberg made a major gift to support WellStone’s Be the Rock capital campaign.

READ SPOTLIGHT 🔦 https://ow.ly/lpeP50SeRfA ✨

We named the Adult Lobby at WellStone Emergency Services in his honor. Thank you for your support to strengthen mental in North Alabama for adults—and children.

Alabama's care system begins a key transition this summer after selection by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and SAMHSA. This is big news! 🚨

WellStone in Madison County, Alabama-Government is excited to join AltaPointe Health in Mobile County, Alabama as one of the first two community mental health centers in the state to implement the new, transformative CCBHC model of care and become certified.

This is a care model expected to transform care systems—and communities. SAMHSA: https://ow.ly/JyG950SfsxT 🏛️🏥🚑

We are proud to have already implemented key aspects of this model—and look forward to the ways that this will allow our services to expand and grow to individuals across our communities in the coming years.

The CCBHC model of care implements—among other things—access to 24/7 crisis care, access to services regardless of ability to pay, and strengthened care coordination with hospitals, law enforcement, and schools. 👏

Thank you to the Alabama Department of Mental Health, thank you to the Biden-Harris Administration, thank you to SAMHSA, and thank you to all involved in the preliminary work to make this happen. Thank you to FOX54 News Huntsville and WHNT News 19 for your coverage on this big step for AL.
FOX54: https://ow.ly/mlCS50SfsxV

Biden-Harris Administration Expands Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Services with Addition of 10 New States to CCBHC Medicaid Demonstration Program The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act gave HHS the authority to add 10 states to the CCBHC Medicaid Demonstration program every two years, starting with the 10 being announced today

SimTech CEO, WellStone Board Member, and advocate Annie Saylor shares about her special relationship with her sister in a guest blog.

Saylor's sister was diagnosed with at age 22. With permission, we share her story in recognition of last week's .

⭐ CLICK HERE: https://ow.ly/3BAI50S41cF

May 24 was . Help us stamp out surrounding this condition.

affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves—but management, support, and are possible.

Always read REAL facts about mental illness.
🔗https://ow.ly/tUlx50S3ZJo

You are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

There is hope. We can do this, together.

Exceedingly grateful for Governor Kay Ivey's signing the proclamation of Month in the state of Alabama. We are thankful for Representative Marilyn Lands and her work helping bring this to fruition.

We are thankful to the ongoing support and leadership of the Alabama Department of Mental Health and to the outstanding leadership of WellStone CEO Jeremy Blair and the entire executive team.

Together, we promote awareness, this month and every month. To healthier and brighter communities!

See you at Toyota Field today for family fun! What's better than watching teams of 10 try to pull a firetruck?!

WellStone will be participating in Partnership for a Drug-Free Community's 4th annual Truck Pull! Together, small teams can accomplish a big mission.

Join us for games, food trucks, activity booths, and prizes!

President Biden delivers a proclamation on National Mental Health Awareness Month. https://ow.ly/8SJm50S1bjH

It's an easy read. In short, is just as important as physical health. Millions of adults and kids who need mental do not get it. We are working to dramatically expand access to in America.

WellStone is doing its part to implement that access. No one is turned away from WellStone's wide range of services due to inability to pay.

24-hour crisis support is available through the 988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline, which anyone can call, text, or chat to be connected to a trained crisis counselor.

In North Alabama, calls are routed to WellStone. this mental health update with your .

⭐ READ THE PROCLAMATION: https://ow.ly/8SJm50S1bjH

It's almost time to wrap up month.

Remember that small steps can lead to big progress on your journey.

If someone you know needs emotional support, these five steps are known to help. 🔗READ ME https://ow.ly/KBRF50RRKTl

You can also call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org 24/7. The Lifeline is free—and anonymous.

***dePrevention

Nearly 1 in 5 individuals in and surrounding communities lives with a mental health condition.

You are not alone. There is help—and hope.

There is no shame in seeking help for your .

If you are struggling, you are not alone. There is help—and hope.

See you at Toyota Field NEXT Tuesday! WellStone and the Rocket City Trash Pandas are putting the spotlight on .

Buy tickets for mental health night through THIS link and a portion of your ticket cost will benefit kids and teens.

🎟️ TICKETS NOW: https://ow.ly/ZUnu50RPBRV

Whatever your reason for connecting, 988 is here to help 24/7. If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

North Alabama receives more than 400 calls monthly. You are not alone.

The is free—and anonymous.

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Today we remember and honor those who have lost their lives in military service.

Outpatient offices are closed in observance of . We will re-open on Tuesday 5/28.

We salute our fallen and give thanks.

You are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

Talk about thoughts of su***de, anxiety, drinking too much, or any mental health related concern.

There is hope. We can do this, together.

The 988 Lifeline is free—and anonymous.

If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

There is hope. We can do this, together.