Oscar Brown: Offering the Gift of Presence
Oscar helping to deliver Christmas cheer to the men of Jacob's House “It is a special place,” says longtime volunteer Oscar Brown when asked about the Well Community. “I just feel like I leave with ...
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Internships at the Well: A Rewarding Experience
Nyiah “Members drew me to the Well … just the members' attitudes and their outlook on life, despite their circumstances, and also their sense of unity, their sense of family,” recalls Nyiah, one of the ...
Cerena Fain: Offering Her Heart Through Faithful Service
After Cerena Fain moved to Dallas seven years ago, she knew she wanted to volunteer. “I've always had a soft spot in my heart for people who are underserved, those that don't eat every day ...
A Hub That Supports Wellbeing
Providing essentials such as toiletries and clothing has long been part of the Well Community’s work to help individuals living with serious mental illnesses pursue stability. But for the past three years, since the Well ...
Well Community Members Share: What We Wish Others Knew About Mental Illness
Rita, who shares below Much is written about mental illnesses during May, Mental Health Awareness Month. Learning about these conditions is one important part of gaining awareness, but it’s not the only part. Another vital ...
The Truth About Five Common Mental Illness Myths
Although mental illnesses are very common, impacting one in five people each year, they’re still misunderstood in many ways. Numerous myths about these diseases persist, and these misconceptions hurt those who live with these conditions ...