Wellspring Womens Center

Programs: Women's wellness program - the women's wellness program enhances the well-being of our guests and community through the provision of social work services and by creating opportunities for healing, community development, empowerment, creativity and fun. The program provides case-management, counseling (intensive therapy), activity/support groups, and health screenings/services. This program provided 732 basic information and referral contacts, 1,380 case-management contacts, 870 intensive therapy hours, and 280 activity/support groups. Further, the art of being program debuted in september 2012 as a special component of women's wellness. Art of being provides art workshops and an intensive expressive therapy program. Each of the service components mentioned have the common objective of assisting the guests toward optimal wellness. We are flexible in assessment and planning in order to be inclusive and serve as many guests as possible.

nutrition program - we take a holistic approach to our guests' well being. One area of focus is the meal we serve each morning. We put great emphasis on nutrition making sure we serve hearty portions of fruits, vegetables, salads, and other low fat low sugar items. We work with a nutritionist who assists our guests in planning and preparing meals for their families and working within a budget. Our parenting class has a section of its agenda which also focuses on nutrition. The number of guest that came to the center was 39,163 over a 231 day period, covering this current fiscal year. For many of our guests, our morning meal is the main meal of their day. We also celebrate cultural and national holidays with special meals.

safety net services - this program provides emergency services to those in need of help. The program not only meets practical needs with items such as diapers or bus tickets, but also helps bolster the dignity and hope of people under duress.