What is the Wellness Shack?

The Wellness Shack is a consumer run, non-profit organization serving as a Recovery Center for those with mental illness in the Eau Claire Wisconsin area. We are 1 of 5 in the State of Wisconsin!

Mission Statement:

The Wellness Shack, Inc. will help adults with mental illness in the Eau Claire Area. We will provide a safe place for consumers to find peer support, socialization and recreation. Through community outreach, education, and advocacy, the consumers will improve understanding, mental health awareness, and promote individual recovery.

What is Mental Illness?

Mental illness can affect anyone: a parent, a teacher, a business executive, or you. The disorders of mental illness may include depression, schizophrenia, bi-polar disorders, eating disorders, attention/hyperactivity disorders, and anxiety disorders. Mental disorders are biologically based brain disorders; they are not due to personal weakness or poor up-bringing.

Mental disorders are common in the United States. Roughly 1 in 4 Americans aged 18 and older suffer from a mental illness (26.2%).

What services are available?

  • Social interaction - game night, arts and crafts, movie nights, picnics, and holiday get-together's
  • Informal support gatherings
  • Opportunities for leadership including Board development, Volunteering, Community Outreach, and Fundraising.
  • Statewide Events - Empowerment Days and consumer conferences
  • Educational Support including Vocation, Advocacy, Recovery, and Life Skills classes
  • Self-help resources such as relaxation CDs, books, videos, and web sites relating to mental health
  • And most of this is free! Donations are Appreciated.

Volunteers Needed

  • Participate in fund raising events
  • Share your experiences
  • Be a friend and mentor
  • Be on the board and help make decisions
  • Give back to the community by helping other people with mental illness
  • Volunteer at the office
  • Help write newsletters