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Join us for a 12@12 with Paula Steele, WellStone Emergency Services Director. We’ll explore the impactful mental health resources available through their Nova Center for Youth & Family. WellStone provides comprehensive support for young people facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and autism. From outpatient counseling and school-based services to specialized early intervention programs like Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), their work is dedicated to equipping children and their families with the tools they need to thrive.

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn how WellStone is creating a brighter future for our community’s youngest members through personalized care, innovative programming, and a commitment to mental well-being. Don’t miss this chance to hear about the critical resources shaping the next generation.

More about Paula: 

Paula Steele, LICSW-S, joined the WellStone family in 2017 as an outpatient therapist and became the Director of Acute Care Services in 2019. Paula was chosen as the Director for WellStone Emergency Services in 2021 and has focused on building a safe place for individuals in mental health or substance use crisis to come for recovery. Paula is intentional in developing a culture of respect, acceptance, dignity, and love for clients coming to the crisis center, with a goal for clients to leave with a feeling of hope for their future. Paula also serves as WellStone Emergency Services Director and WellStone’s Crisis Intervention Team Coordinator and co-chairs Madison County’s CIT Steering Committee.