Over these past few months, more than ever, there has been a labor of love at The WellHouse which is a testament to the virtues of diligence, integrity, and commitment! This reflection of God’s character is a means through which the workers, including staff and volunteers, fulfill a divine calling through an assignment at The WellHouse.
Read MoreThere is something deeply moving about the transformation that takes place on the earth during the spring season. Flowers that once seemed lifeless begin to bloom again. Birds that went quiet in the winter begin to raise their voices, and the dark, cold days give way to light and warmth. Life returns. And I find this process to be similar to what takes place in many hearts of the women we serve at The WellHouse.
Read MoreAs we wrap up the first quarter of the year, we’re excited to share a few big updates from ShopWell! First, progress on the ShopWell storefront is moving forward. We’ve been hard at work preparing the space, organizing inventory, and building out a welcoming environment where our community can shop with purpose. There’s still more to do before opening day, and we’re incredibly grateful for everyone who has already supported the process.
Read MoreFor years, she believed her story would end in brokenness. After a lifetime marked by trauma, addiction, and exploitation, she was simply trying to survive. But when she surrendered and stepped into healing at The WellHouse, everything began to change. Through faith, community, and courageous perseverance, she discovered a new life filled with purpose, and hope.
Read More2026 is flying by! We have already welcomed more than 10 new residents into our program, celebrated the graduation of 5, and hosted our spectacular Grace Gala. None of this would be possible without the incredible support of our volunteers. We are continually amazed by their commitment to us—giving their time, talents, and hearts to ensure every woman and child at The WellHouse feels loved.
Read MoreOver the past three months, we have had the honor of welcoming 19 new residents into our program, including 3 courageous minors. Each woman and young girl who arrives carries a story that deserves dignity, compassion, and hope. No matter where they come from, our mission remains the same - to meet them with safety, care, and the love of Christ as they begin a new chapter of healing.
Read MoreThe Office of the Alabama Attorney General, the Alabama Anti-Human Trafficking Alliance, and The WellHouse today announced the public release of the Alabama Statewide Human Trafficking Assessment at the Alabama Human Trafficking Summit. Developed in partnership with Engage Together®, the assessment marks the completion of Phase 1: Research & Reports—a comprehensive, data-driven analysis designed to strengthen efforts to prevent and combat human trafficking across every county in Alabama.
Read MoreWellHouse CEO Carolyn Potter offers a behind-the-scenes look at how we walk alongside survivors on their journey toward healing and leadership. From compassionate intake to holistic medical and clinical care, each step is guided by safety, trust, and unconditional love. Rooted in faith and survivor-informed practices, The WellHouse provides a supportive path where healing happens at each woman’s pace and leadership begins to take shape.
Read MoreHappy New Year! As we step into 2026, we do so with gratitude and anticipation for what God will continue to do through The WellHouse and in the lives of the women we serve. Before moving forward, we want to pause and reflect on the many meaningful moments, growth, and victories that shaped 2025.
Read MoreAfter decades marked by addiction, trafficking, and trauma, one of our newest WellHouse graduates shares how her life has been transformed. Tabitha's second arrest last year became the turning point that led her to choose help and enter The WellHouse instead of prison. Surrounded by compassionate staff and a growing support system, she has found healing, faith, and renewed purpose.
Read MoreAs we look back on this year at The WellHouse, we are both proud and deeply humbled by all that God has done. Survivors found healing, ShopWell grew beyond expectations, and strong partnerships and community support helped us serve more women with excellence and compassion. We also walked through challenges that deepened our empathy and strengthened our faith. Together, we have the privilege of witnessing lives transformed.
Read MoreAs Director of Facilities at The WellHouse, my goal is to ensure our campus remains safe, reliable, and ready for the important work that happens here every day. Behind every repair and maintenance task is a deeper purpose: creating an environment of stability and respect where residents can focus on healing and staff can focus on care.
Read MoreOver the past three months, we’ve welcomed eight new residents into The WellHouse, each taking a brave step toward healing and hope. Every woman enters our program with her own story and trust in the possibility of restoration, and our team is honored to walk alongside her with individualized care and support.
Read MoreOur WellHouse volunteers truly embody Luke 10:2, showing what it means to put their faith into action. Thanks to their dedication, our adult program now offers 13 consistent, volunteer-led classes and Bible studies that pour life and stability into our residents. We have been blessed beyond measure by the support of our volunteers, and Kingdom work is being accomplished every time a volunteer chooses to give their energy and time to us.
Read MoreFrom a childhood marked by abuse at the hands of her father to years of captivity in sex trafficking, Leslie's survivor story is both heartbreaking and miraculous. After enduring years of unthinkable trauma, she was found wandering in the woods after escaping from her trafficker. Once she came to The WellHouse, she discovered a life that she had only dreamed of - one of safety, unconditional love, and a newfound purpose in Christ.
Read MoreAt The WellHouse, we remain steadfast in our mission: offering restoration opportunities that lead to healing for sex trafficking survivors. By listening to residents, providing safe on-campus employment, and creating leadership training opportunities, we ensure that every step forward is survivor-led, survivor-informed, and centered on individual growth.
Read MoreAs a WellHouse trauma therapist, some of the most profound moments I've experienced are when residents are reunited with their families. These reunions are sacred glimpses of what healing can look like in real time, and each one feels like holy ground. We are honored to create spaces where transformation can take root and relationships—once fractured by trauma—can begin to mend. It is about modeling, however imperfectly, the unconditional love of the Father. It is about proclaiming the hope of the Gospel that speaks life into the very places that once felt lifeless.
Read MoreFrom washing cars, building furniture, and weed eating to serving snow cones to residents and teaching financial literacy and nutrition classes, volunteers are the heartbeat of The WellHouse. Their joyful service allows staff to focus on caring for survivors and building programs that support healing. We truly could not do this without you!
Read MoreIn the past three months, the Lord has entrusted us with 14 new residents at The WellHouse. Each woman carries a story of pain, but also the hope of restoration through Christ our Savior. We are seeing His faithfulness in every step toward freedom—whether it’s the courage to trust, the strength to participate in therapy, or the joy of experiencing safety for the very first time.
Read MoreI was introduced to substances at age 12 through a cousin who exhibited confidence that I admired. This exposure led me down a path of experimentation and, ultimately, addiction. While I spent time with the wrong crowd, my mother developed new addictions, including methamphetamine. She eventually left our family, and from ages 13 to 14, I struggled with feelings of abandonment and manipulation by a man in his thirties, whom I naively believed could help me.
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