the Well Community

08/30/2026

We’re excited to continue coming alongside individuals living with serious mental illnesses in our community with help from from The Starbucks Foundation. This grant will help us offer support, resources and community that help our members pursue stability.

08/29/2026

“Everyone cares so much. And I love the fact that they’re watching out to make sure that everybody’s okay, that everybody’s fed, that everybody stays warm during the winter, stays cool during the summer and has their wellbeing as number one. … I feel much more at ease knowing that he’s getting fed. He’s got a roof over his head and people are watching out for him and he’s staying safe. And that has really helped us a lot." - Nicole, on how Jacob's House has been a blessing for her brother, Chris

Read more: https://wellcommunity.org/a-caring-place-how-jacobs-house-helps-residents-and-those-who-love-them/

08/27/2026

YES!

God cares about the whole person - whole minds, hearts, and lives. See our free resources for more encouragement.
https://mentalhealthgracealliance.org/

08/27/2026

Early giving is now open! Each year, this event plays a huge role in helping us serve our members as they deal with the challenges of serious mental illnesses, and we're excited it's begun once again! Head to northtexasgivingday.org/Well-Community to donate and !

08/26/2026

In honor of , and example of how interacting with furry friends can benefit those living with mental illness! https://wellcommunity.org/fun-and-connection-with-a-furry-friend/

08/26/2026

Mental illness can change more than how someone feels. It can also change how someone experiences God.

Depression may make worship feel empty. Anxiety can make someone constantly question whether God is disappointed in them. Trauma can make trust difficult. Other mental health symptoms can sometimes make spiritual experiences feel unusually intense or confusing.

For pastors, Christian counselors, and church leaders, this matters.

A change in someone's experience of God does not necessarily mean their faith has disappeared. Sometimes the way they experience God has changed because the way they experience nearly everything has changed.

In our latest article, "When Mental Illness Changes Someone's Experience of God," we explore how mental health can affect prayer, worship, trust, spiritual discernment, and someone's understanding of God's presence.

Most importantly, we consider how the Church can respond with compassion rather than judgment.

Faith is bigger than a feeling, and God's faithfulness is not dependent on the stability of our emotions.

👉 Read the full article: https://churchandmentalhealth.com/when-mental-illness-changes-someones-experience-of-god/

08/23/2026

Larry Henderson joined the Well Community as Development Director in June and has been spending time with our members to get to know them. In a special guest post, he writes about a “wow moment” he witnessed at a recent Thursday Night Life worship service. https://wellcommunity.org/a-well-world-a-wow-moment/

08/22/2026

Instability is a common theme among the many ripple effects of serious mental illnesses. Frequent changes in housing situations, struggles with holding down a job and uncertainty about how to meet daily needs compound the challenges of managing these conditions.

But at Jacob’s House, residents have a safe, stable place to call home and continual access to a network of support. Turnover rates are low, and for most of the men who live there it’s a long-term source not only of shelter but of a sense of rootedness for the long term. Read more about how Jacob's House comes alongside residents in their pursuit of stability: https://wellcommunity.org/life-in-community-ongoing-support-in-pursuing-stability/

08/17/2026

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08/17/2026

Great tips for supporting a loved one who's struggling with their mental health, even if you can't be with them in person.

Supporting someone you love can be challenging when you don’t live nearby. But distance doesn’t mean you can’t play a meaningful role in their mental health recovery.

There are many ways to stay connected and offer meaningful support from another city or state — while also respecting your loved one’s independence and taking care of yourself along the way. 💚

NAMI has resources to help you think through what support can look like when you can’t always be there in person.

Explore ways you can support a loved one living with a mental health condition from a distance: https://bit.ly/3Sd8tUL