WellStone

11/13/2025

“As a student, it can be overwhelming to start somewhere new, but everyone at WellStone has been so kind and welcoming.” 💙

We’re so grateful for our interns and the passion they bring to our mission of improving mental wellness in our community.

This semester, Veronica interned with Anna at our outpatient office, where she gained hands-on experience, learned from our clinical team, and saw what compassionate care looks like in action.

Thank you for being part of the WellStone family and for the heart you’ve brought to your internship journey!

11/12/2025

We love our people!💓 It’s always heartwarming when WellStone employees come together to support a great cause like the Liz Hurley Breast Cancer Fund, which helps further research and expand access to care for women in our community.

This year, our team embraced Pink & Denim Fridays—a fun, casual way to raise awareness and funds. Employees made donations, and WellStone will match those contributions, giving back to Huntsville Hospital in support of women fighting breast cancer.

A huge thank-you to everyone who participated and showed up with heart. 💕

11/07/2025

💙 Team Ayuda, your impact lives on.

More than six months ago, Team Ayuda raised $80,000 in honor of Patrick O’Connor. That generosity continues to create real impact for youth in crisis.

Patrick’s name is now at the Nurse’s Station in our Pediatric Unit. It is meaningful and fitting, because our nurses are at the heart of the care that happens there.

Thank you to: John Mangini, Kevin Mangini, Robert O’Shea, Jim McMahon, and the O’Connor brothers, along with every supporter who helped make this possible.

John recently visited and spent time with Paula Steele, MSW, LICSW-S, Director of WES, and Morgan Quillin, RN. We reflected on how a group of friends honored someone they loved and changed lives for people they may never meet.

11/06/2025

📍 Happening Again Tomorrow! November 7th
Resource Event at First Baptist Church, 600 Governors Drive SW in Huntsville.
⏰ 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

There are so many great community resources onsite — all in one place.

Families — if you need to bring little ones, , , and the have a special kids’ area with activities! 🙌

Here are just a few of the partners attending:
• EarlyWorks Museum — FREE museum admission passes and child entertainment
• Redstone Federal Credit Union — information on furlough-friendly loans
• Huntsville Havoc — discounted game tickets
• Transhpandas — support + resources
• Calhoun Community College — education and workforce pathways
• Food City gift cards + grocery assistance info
• WellStone — mental health resources
• Huntsville Hospital Foundation— even brought a therapy dog! 🐾
…and many more.

This two-day community event is hosted by the and local partners.

Stop by — learn what’s available, ask questions, explore resources, and find support that meets your needs. 💙

11/06/2025

LTC John Schmitt, Ret., talks openly about what his PTSD journey has looked like — and what life feels like today:

“I woke up every day sad, lonely, depressed… and just generally not wanting to be here. And today I wake up with joy.”

This November, in honor of Veterans Month, WellStone is spotlighting veterans who have faced PTSD and other mental health challenges head-on. We begin with John — who served 20 years in the U.S. Army and now serves as CEO of iXpressGenes , a company working to detect trauma-induced conditions before symptoms emerge.

Thank you, John, for your service — both to our nation and to this community.

11/05/2025

WellStone will be participating in the Resource Event for Federal Workers impacted by the ongoing shutdown. Our team will be available to share information about services, answer questions, and help connect individuals to mental health support.

Event details:
• Date: Novemeber 6 & 7
• Time: 10-4pm
• Location: First Baptist Church at 600 Governors Drive SW in Huntsville.

If you or someone you know has been affected, we welcome you to stop by our table and learn more about available resources.

A resource event will be held later this week for federal employees impacted by the ongoing shutdown.

10/30/2025

WellStone is preparing to launch Alabama’s first Mobile Mental Health Clinic — expanding access to care across Madison County by bringing services directly to those who need them most.

Built by Vandoit and made possible in part by generous support from the Huntsville Hospital, Community Health Initiative (CHI), and Jean Wessel Templeton Committees, this mobile clinic will deliver on-site mental health and psychiatric care to children, teens, and adults who face transportation, scheduling, and other barriers.

Read more ➜ https://wellstone.com/2025/10/28/mentalhealthvan/

10/28/2025

Working together gives everyone a chance to SHINE! ✨
WellStone was proud to join UAH’s College of Nursing for the SHINE Symposium — highlighting community partnerships & mental health awareness. 💙CEO Jeremy Blair served as a panelist for the event!

10/27/2025

We closed out the year with Thinking in Pictures by Temple Grandin—a powerful read that continues to inspire people both on and off the spectrum. 💙 Thanks to the South Huntsville Library for sharing your space!

It was a great evening with regular members of our WellRead crew, along with a few new faces. The book club will return in January, and we’d love for you to join us.

Have a mental health–related book recommendation? Drop it in the comments! 👇 You can also visit our landing page to see our reading list and catch up on some of the incredible titles we’ve explored this year. go.wellstone.com/wellread

10/23/2025

Today’s Trusted Advisors Network meeting looked a little different — and we loved it!

With guidance from our friend and Licensed Therapist & Registered Art Therapist, Tonya Koenigstein, members participated in an art therapy session similar to the ones Tonya has led in WellStone’s group homes.

Caroline Kattos, Residential Case Manager, shared more about our group home programs and the meaningful impact art therapy has made for our clients — helping them express emotions, build confidence, and heal through creativity.

The Art Connection program with our group homes was made possible through a grant with Mazda Toyota Manufacturing!

Thank you also to David Kimrey with Merit Bank for hosting this creative, therapeutic, and engaging gathering. 💙

10/23/2025

Sincere thanks 💚 to our friends at Torch Technologies for promoting health and wellness within your work community. WellStone was honored to participate, and let folks know about the many programs we offer. 🙏 It was also a pleasure to spend time with so many other health-focused nonprofit organizations. 💙