thewell

the Well Community (“the Well”) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2002. What started as a simple, church outreach to a handful of people has grown into a flourishing, holistic ministry among adults recovering from serious mental illness. the Well’s philosophy of care, relational interventions, and holistic rehabilitation combine to make a significant impact upon those we are called to serve.

the Well Community seeks your partnership in providing transformational, faith-based mental health services to some of the neediest residents of Dallas. Our programs are distinctive – we are the only program in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex employing the clubhouse model, an internationally recognized best practice of psychosocial and vocational rehabilitation. In addition, our programs meet the critical need and increasing demand of hurting people in our community:

Critical Need :: Mental illness is a highly prevalent, life-threatening disease that affects millions of people all around the world. Over 44 million people in the U.S. – one in five adults – suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year, and over 5 million people are disabled by severe mental illness (National Alliance on Mental Illness – NAMI).

Increasing Demand :: In 2009, the largest provider of public mental health services in Dallas reported a 38% increase in total number served. Over 38,000 individuals were served, reflecting the skyrocketing demand for strong mental health programs in our city. Correspondingly, the Well Community touched more lives last year than ever before. Over 450 individuals, a 63% increase over 2008, received our services.

Hurting People :: Jesus calls us to help the “least of these” – those with profound physical, emotional, and spiritual problems. Therefore, if God’s people do not befriend and serve people with mental health problems, who will? To do so is to remain faithful to the One who touched the lives of so many and to share in His ministry to those in need.