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Oscar Brown: Offering the Gift of Presence
“It is a special place,” says longtime volunteer Oscar Brown when asked about the Well Community. “I just feel like I leave with more than I came with. … There’s all this positivity and all of this joy.” For over a decade, Oscar has blessed members of the Well with his generous, welcoming presence and lots of tasty food. And he’s served with a deep […]
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A Well World: Unique
Quite often, as I explain the Well Community to others, their comments include things like, “What a unique ministry!” or “I’ve never heard of any place like that before.” I think they are right. The Well certainly fits a unique niche among nonprofits and within ministries. After 22 years, we are still the only faith-based organization in the metroplex specifically providing services to adults living […]
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Internships at the Well: A Rewarding Experience
“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 Well Community’s current interns. When she first visited the Well, Nyiah was surprised by the uplifting atmosphere. “Everybody was so happy and so energized. I think they really take this time […]
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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 been made in the image of God and is deserving of respect. The preamble to the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that “recognition of the inherent dignity […]
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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 or always have a place to lay their heads and feel safe,” she shares. “I have been so abundantly blessed that I want everybody to have that.” So, Cerena asked […]
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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 opened its Resource Center, it has been able to meet members’ basic physical needs in a more organized and consistent way.
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A Well World: Developing Empathy for True Awareness
The facts and figures about mental illness are relatively easy to find, especially during May, Mental Health Awareness Month. This increased knowledge plays an important role in fighting stigma, and I’m grateful that in recent years, our society has been talking more openly about the signs and symptoms, as well as the reality that one in five people experience mental illness each year. However, true […]
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Well Community Members Share: What We Wish Others Knew About Mental Illness
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 piece of awareness is listening to people who live with mental health struggles and learning about their experiences with these illnesses. So, we asked several Well Community members what they wish others knew about […]
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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 and can prevent them from seeking treatment. But the truth that counters these false perceptions is a powerful force against stigma. Here are the facts about five common mental illness […]
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A Well World: Symbols of Our Gratitude
The Well Community couldn’t exist without the support of others who see the needs of people living with serious mental illness and invest their time, resources and heart to meet these needs with consistency and compassion. That’s why, from time to time, the Well honors individuals and organizations that have made a difference in the lives of our members and in the issue of mental […]
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