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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 place to belong for those who find closed doors more often than open ones and stigma more often than acceptance. “At the Well,” says Executive Director Alice Zacarello, “we offer […]
Spring Retreat 2026
Thanks to the generosity of many sponsors, our members enjoyed a lovely overnight Spring Retreat at Mt. Lebanon Retreat Center in Cedar Hill on April 8-9, 2026
Not at Odds: Key Takeaways from “Jesus and Therapy”
Among the many misconceptions about mental illness, the myth that faith and mental health care are at odds is perhaps one of the most harmful and hurtful for those who are struggling. Mental health advocate Tabitha Yates knows this well, and in her book Jesus and Therapy she shares practical advice for others walking similar paths as well as for churches seeking to be places […]
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 health, but also for our general health. Dr. Daniel Morehead, psychiatrist and director of training for the general psychiatry residency at Tufts Medical Center in Boston has noted, “Not having […]
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 this broader community involvement, members are able to experience a wide range of connections and soak up the care offered by others. Among the community groups mentioned above are the […]
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 surprising. Below are four you should know if you’re considering becoming a volunteer.
A Well World: Party Hardy
For most of us, parties are routinely a part of our community life. We gather for birthdays, holidays, Super Bowls and major life events. We celebrate the people and memories we treasure most. We laugh and eat and visit and eat and chat and eat! Such gatherings are an essential part of belonging. They help us connect on silly and also sincere levels. Being included […]
The Generosity of Love
Although members of the Well Community often face stigma and rejection because of their struggles with mental health difficulties, at the Well they find a place where others accept and enjoy them. For some, the Well has been a place of friendship and belonging over many years where they have built bonds of companionship and mutual support. In short, they have learned how to love […]
Serious, Yet in the Shadows: Why Your Gifts Matter
Serious mental illnesses often stay in the shadows rather than take the spotlight in conversations about giving and generosity. Though these diseases typically get less attention than illnesses like cancer or causes like animal welfare, for those who’ve been personally affected, they’re issues that are front and center.
A Well World: Choose Love
I don’t get to watch much football these days. But a friend was telling me that this past weekend during the NFL playoffs, players on all the teams had the words “Choose Love” on the back of their helmets. The NFL adopted those words in memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the day that honors him. The phrase summarizes his quote, “I have decided […]