About WellSpring
Individuals and families seek professional counseling and support for many reasons – behavior, anger, parenting struggles, anxiety, depression, and problems in school or on the job.
WellSpring offers counseling, support and programs for adults and children, individuals and families, designed to improve relationships and empower a better you.
Who We Serve
About 60 percent of our clients are adults and 40 percent are children. We serve individuals and families of all backgrounds and make-ups and recognize all of our clients’ relationships are unique.
“The most important person in your child’s life is you.” Richele Shepard, Executive Director, WellSpring
Vision, Mission and Values
Mission
WellSpring empowers individuals and families to make fundamental life changes through exceptional counseling and community outreach that improves quality of life.
History
WellSpring was started in 1955 as Family Service Agency to provide in-home services focused on building life skills and helping build strong family structures. The organization changed its name in 2010 to better communicate its commitment to building hope and empowering clients to make positive change in their lives. Today, WellSpring remains a family-oriented not-for-profit organization that focuses on counseling and other programs to support happy and healthy family life.
Meet The Team
Tracey Stute, Executive Director
Jack Legg, Parent Partner and SPARK Director
Tiffany Nelson, Office Manager
Kia Nelson, Administrative Assistant
Jack Legg, Parent Partner and SPARK Director
Tiffany Nelson, Office Manager
Kia Nelson, Administrative Assistant
Susie Sassenberg, MS, LPC
Barb Ofzky, MSW, LSW
Sharon Hawkins, Therapist
Jimmy Okolica, Therapist
Jimmy Okolica, Therapist
Ramona Henry, FAST Coordinator
Beth Dixon, Youth-Led Prevention
Kate Lauffenburger, SPARK Parent Partner
Peg Hanson, PAX Partner
Peg Hanson, PAX Partner
Funding
WellSpring is proud to keep our administrative costs as low as possible to ensure that most of our funding goes directly to client care and services. In April 2010, 23 percent of WellSpring’s budget went to administrative costs, and we constantly strive to keep those costs down.
Our funding comes from the following entities and organizations:
Donors
- The Wilson Sheehan Foundation
- The Springfield Foundation
- The Turner Foundation
- The United Way of Clark, Champaign, and Madison Counties
- Young Woman’s Mission
- Community Health Foundation
- Exchange Club
WellSpring services are made possible by contributions made from these organizations
Make a Donation
New – Donate via PayPal:
To make a donation via other methods, contact us at: 701 E. Columbia Street, Springfield, OH 45503, 937-325-5564 or send an email to tracey@wellspringfield.org
FAQ’s
Do you offer services such as gas, electric bills, rental payment assistance?
No.
Do you have a relationship with Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services?
We offer completely different services.
Do you dispense medication?
No. We do not have a psychiatrist on staff, and we do not dispense medication.
Can you help me find a job?
Some of our counselors help clients with goal-setting, overcoming depression or anger and other issues that might be a barrier to maintaining employment. However, we do not provide job search support services.
Is there a fee for counseling?
Yes, there is a sliding scale fee, but we also accept CareSource, Molina, Amerigroup, medical card, some private insurance. We have a sliding scale based on the amount of money you make and the number of people in your household. If you have questions about if we accept your insurance, please call us at 937-325-5564.
What services does WellSpring NOT offer?
We do not offer bill pay assistance, food stamps or medical cards. If you need help with these things, please contact the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services.