WellStone

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. 💙

10/21/2025

🎃👻 We had a spooktacular time at the 4th Annual Halloween Party & Haunted House hosted by Huntsville Police and Parks & Recreation!

With more than 10,000 attendees, this event was an amazing opportunity to connect with families and share information about NOVA, WES Pediatrics, and Mobile Crisis Services.

Pictured here: Some of the fantastic entertainers from the event! Big thanks to Laurin Mitchell, Manager of Child & Adolescent Mobile Crisis, for joining in on the fun. 💙🧡

10/21/2025

💙 We’d like to give a big thank-you to Sam Digesu for donating a foosball table to our Pediatric Unit in memory of his brother, Frank Digesu Jr.

This thoughtful gift will bring so much joy to the kids and teens in our care.

A special shout-out to our very own Lauren Kelley, NP, and her family for helping make this happen!

10/16/2025

We had so much fun at the UAH Wellness Fest! We talked to roughly 400 students about wellness and even got to see one of our former interns, Kellen, who assisted with the book drive and painted the beautiful mural in the WES Pediatric Unit classroom!

10/15/2025

📍 We’re at the UAH Wellness Fest today from 2–6 PM!
Swing by our table and say hi 👋 — we’d love to see you and share what we’re all about. 💙

10/15/2025

We are so excited to be part of this. Thanks, UAH CON!

🌟 We’re officially sold out!
The response to this year’s SHINE Symposium has been incredible. Healthcare professionals, community leaders, and advocates from across Alabama filled every seat in record time.

Your excitement shows what we’ve believed all along: our community is ready to learn, connect, and take action on the issues that matter most. Together, we’re shining a light on maternal and infant health, veterans wellness, mental health, and the growing role of AI in healthcare.

If you didn’t get a ticket, don’t worry. We are working to provide more space. You can still join the waitlist (see comments below) and we’ll let you know if any spots become available.

Thank you for helping make SHINE a sold-out success and a true celebration of Alabama’s commitment to healthier communities. ✨

10/14/2025

Next up for WellRead: Thinking in Pictures by Temple Grandin

We’re meeting Thursday, October 23 at 5:30 PM at the South Huntsville Public Library. This powerful read explores how different ways of thinking shape learning, work, and community.
Bring your book, your notes, or just yourself—new members welcome!

👉 Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/j5yXEM2VCP