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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 ...
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A Well World: Basics That Affirm Dignity

At the core of our work to support those living with serious mental illnesses is the belief that every person has inherent worth. We affirm that each individual, regardless of their struggles and situation, has ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Chronic Compassion

Offering “a hand up rather than a handout” is an often-repeated phrase in the nonprofit world. For many dealing with challenges such as homelessness and poverty, assistance in improving their situation can be an empowering ...
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Dual Diagnosis: Co-Occurring Struggles

For many who live from mental health conditions, an extra layer of challenges makes it harder to pursue stability: substance use disorders. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) explains that “Substance use ...
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