12/11/2024
Recognizing that every child deserves to feel the joy of Christmas, Morehouse General Hospital has partnered with The WellSpring to have an Angel Tree in the hospital this holiday season. The Angel Tree is a program that involves the community in a direct way by providing gifts and needs to children around our community who otherwise might not have anything for Christmas.
About The WellSpring:
The WellSpring, located at 511 Gunby Ave. Bastrop, LA 71220, offers safe housing, case management, life skills classes, counseling, support groups, help with obtaining benefits, assistance with temporary restraining orders, safety planning and more. Their transitional housing program provides housing and free confidential services for victims and their children who have become homeless because of domestic violence. The WellSpring also offers 24/7 Crisis Phone Assistance. You can reach The WellSpring’s Bastrop location at (318) 281-3655.
CRISIS PHONE ASSISTANCE
(318) 323-1505 OR 1-800-716-7233
About Morehouse General Hospital:
Morehouse General Hospital has a long history of serving Northeast Louisiana and Southwest Arkansas residents, opening in 1930 as a 19-bed acute care facility. The hospital has grown to 49 beds, and today offers many of the same services of that of a larger hospital in a metropolitan area. With a wide range of inpatient services, outpatient services, and clinics, MGH proudly serves the healthcare needs of our community. You can reach MGH at (318) 283-3600.
How to Give Back with The Angel Tree Program:
It’s Simple!
1) Take an angel from the Angel Tree. The tree is in the main admissions lobby at Morehouse General.
2) Purchase gifts for the child you selected based on the wishes/needs listed on their card.
3) Drop off your gifts (preferably already wrapped) at Morehouse General Hospital by December 13th at 2 p.m. in the main lobby.