The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is expanding mental health support for students by training faculty and staff in Mental Health First Aid. “This is a first aid class, like somebody on the scene of a physical medical incident,” says Kari Morris, one of approximately 100 faculty and staff members who have completed Mental […]
WellStone will host a Nursing Job Fair on Friday, August 21, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at its South Huntsville campus. As WellStone continues to expand mental health services throughout North Alabama, the organization is seeking healthcare professionals who are interested in making a difference in the lives of individuals and families in the […]
As healthcare and education continue to rank among Huntsville’s most important community priorities, local leaders are finding new ways to merge the two to improve health outcomes across North Alabama. The UAH College of Nursing launched its Neighborhood Nursing initiative in fall 2025 to address community health needs. By receiving neighborhood-based care to under-resourced and […]
WellStone, a mental health services provider in North Alabama, has opened its first location in Madison. Open Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., the Madison campus is located at 9238 Madison Boulevard, Suite 900. The new location serves adults 19 and older. Programs include individual, group, and intensive outpatient therapy (IOP) for […]
In September 2024, WellStone, North Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive mental healthcare provider, and a 501(c)3 nonprofit, opened the state’s first 24/7 pediatric psychiatric unit. Since then, the 24-bed, 12,000-square-foot crisis care center for individuals aged 12-18 has served 400 individuals. In the spring of 2021, WellStone’s Be the Rock capital campaign was launched to […]
By: Katie Holt and Sarah Zupko As we move into the holiday season, we reflect on what we have to be thankful for as residents of Huntsville and North Alabama. Huntsville benefits from a growing music scene, natural beauty, consistent economic growth, and many philanthropic organizations that enrich the lives of everyone who calls this […]
WellStone is preparing to launch the state’s first Mobile Mental Health Clinic, expanding access to mental health care across the community. The customized “clinic on wheels” is expected to help thousands of Madison County children, teens, and adults overcome transportation, scheduling, and other barriers by bringing vital behavioral health care and clinical services directly to […]
WellStone’s pediatric crisis care center received a generous matching gift this week when an anonymous supporter made a $150,000 donation. Each contribution made to WellStone will automatically double — until the $150,000 gift has been matched. The matching gift applies to donations of all sizes, as well as naming opportunities. “This is such an important […]
Huntsville is now home to Alabama’s first 24/7 pediatric mental health crisis center, a 12,000-square-foot facility that provides 24 beds for children aged 12 to 18 at WellStone, Inc. This much-anticipated facility marks a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to improve mental health care for young people. During the ribbon-cutting ceremony on the 19th, […]
First Horizon Corp. (NYSE: FHN), celebrating its 160th anniversary, has announced the recipients of its Grants for Good campaign. After receiving over 3,500 applications, the First Horizon Foundation has awarded $1.6 million to 160 nonprofits that have significantly contributed to community development and stability. “We are honored to recognize these outstanding nonprofit organizations through the […]
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