Who are Our Neighbors?
Pam Spell, general manager of Norma's Cafe (second from left) with a few of Norma's Cafe Staff In this blog, we highlight a few local businesses and individuals who come alongside The Well to offer support ...
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Three Factors That Make Safe Housing a Challenge
A stable, affordable place to live can make a big difference in a person’s ability to pursue recovery while dealing with metal heath challenges. As Mental Health America of Greater Dallas states, “Safe, decent, clean ...
Member Spotlight: Anthony
About a decade ago, Anthony was a young man working for FedEx, loading and unloading boxes from trucks in North Dallas. But when he suddenly lost his job, something inside of him fell apart, he ...
Examples of Love and Devotion
Akintunde, on the far right For 20 years, Akintunde worked as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Dallas, Arlington and Grapevine, helping men and women who struggled with drug addictions receive appropriate treatment. When he ...
Stability in the Midst of Poverty and Mental Illness
Mental illness and poverty are often deeply intertwined. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), not only can living with a mental illness increase the risk of living below the poverty ...
Four Barriers to Minority Mental Health
Mental illnesses impact people of all ethnicities and backgrounds. While treatment can make these conditions more manageable, many minority populations face challenges that make it more difficult for them to get the care they need. ...