Volunteers

An Eye-Opening Experience

Tammy Nguyen As so many of our volunteers discover, serving at the Well Community leads to awareness of mental illness that’s far deeper than statistics and facts. We talked with Tammy Nguyen about her experience ...

Well Members as Spiritual Beings

Although the Well Community offers activities, programs and services to adults living with severe mental health issues, its most important mission is to foster a community that is welcoming, caring and safe. It is a ...

A Well World: Care and Share

“No man is an island.” “It takes a village.” “Love your neighbor.” Those are all familiar expressions that remind us how much we need each other. We need each other not just for our emotional ...

Community Involvement: Internships Serve Students

The Well is a community within a larger community. Local businesses, restaurants, churches, civic groups and educational institutes are just some of the neighbors who participate in the hope and stability of Well members. With ...

Four Things About Serving at the Well That Might Surprise You

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 ...

Wishing Others Well

Catherine and Nelson Downing first visited the Well Community about 15 years ago at the invitation of a friend who regularly volunteered. “It was the annual Christmas party,” Catherine recalled. “At that time members submitted ...
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