theWell Community

From enjoying nature, to good food, to laughs with friends to time with God, our twice-yearly spiritual retreats provide our members a rare break from the daily challenges of serious mental illnesses. Help give a member the gift of retreat! wellcommunity.org/retreatsponsor…

On April 8-9 we will once again head to Mt. Lebanon Retreat Center for our spring retreat. We can only offer this refreshing respite because of sponsorships provided by friends of the Well Community. Will you give to sponsor one of them this year? wellcommunity.org/retreatsponsor…

Those living with mental illnesses who are in the criminal justice system often struggle to receive much-needed care. This new resource from NAMI can help families navigate this system and advocate for their loved ones.

“It is important that students get more than book learning, especially when they are going into the mental health field ... Internships give students direct access to shadowing and getting hands-on experience—direct practice.” wellcommunity.org/community-invo…

Volunteers at the Well Community range from preschoolers to senior citizens, and those of all ages have seen how lending a hand at the Well is an opportunity not only to serve but to benefit as well. wellcommunity.org/four-things-ab…

"As humans made for interaction and interdependency, we each have ways to participate in the lives of one another. My thanks to all who make up our village—those who continue to care and share." Read more from our Executive Director: wellcommunity.org/a-well-world-c…

Twice-yearly retreats provide our members a rare break from the daily challenges of serious mental illnesses. For most members these times are their only opportunities to escape the city and enjoy time in nature. You can give a member the gift of retreat! wellcommunity.org/retreatsponsor…

From our Executive Director: "It’s not often that I can round up all our staff and interns to treat them to a special lunch because they all do so much at the Well. ... But this week it finally happened! ... I am humbled and honored to walk with this amazing team!"

Twice a year, our members enjoy an overnight retreat: a break from the everyday challenges of living with serious mental illnesses and a much-anticipated time of fun, connection and renewal. This is only possible because, each year, generous people give. wellcommunity.org/retreatsponsor…

“Internships give us that firsthand experience before we actually do enter the field of social work. They help us better understand different aspects of social work and how we’re supposed to apply it.” - intern Yazmin Menjivar wellcommunity.org/community-invo…

"We can just look in somebody’s eyes and feel their soul and know that they’re a child of God. That’s what this is all about.” - Volunteer Oscar Brown Read more about his experience at the Well Community: wellcommunity.org/oscar-brown-of…

Bingo at the Well is always a good time! It's just one of the many activities our members enjoy at the Community Life Center--a place where they find connection, support and laughter.

Practical, compassionate ways to support a friend with bipolar disorder — without burning out or saying the wrong thing. bit.ly/3MBohxU

From Church And Mental Health, excellent tips for welcoming individuals living with mental illnesses into your community of faith: churchandmentalhealth.com/welcoming-the-…

As our volunteers have found, serving at the Well Community is a uniquely rewarding experience. But if you’re still thinking about lending a hand at the Well, there are a few things you might find surprising. wellcommunity.org/four-things-ab…

"Just open your heart, open your mind and know that these individuals have a whole lot to share.” - Well Community Volunteer Cerena Fain Read more: wellcommunity.org/cerena-fain-of…

Did you know that bipolar disorder cuts life expectancy by over a decade? As @natasha_tracy of Bipolar Burble explains, this serious mental illness can impact health in ways that impact far more than the brain. natashatracy.com/bipolar-disord…

Whether through hugs, prayers, prizes or info, members of the Well look out for each other, care for each other, love each other. Read how: wellcommunity.org/the-generosity…

Yesterday our members celebrated a belated Mardi Gras with a mask-making craft. Thanks to our @UTASocialWork interns and volunteers from @BaylorNursing for helping with this fun activity!

Before joining the Well, our members had little reason or opportunity to celebrate. But within this community, despite struggles with severe mental health conditions, our participants can “party hardy” with others who share in the gift of belonging. wellcommunity.org/wellworld-part…