Missouri 501(c)(3) · Waynesville, MO
WellSpring serves Veterans, their families, and at-risk community members through community outreach, evidence-informed education, screening, referral coordination, and connection to clinical and support services across six Missouri counties.
Our Mission
The mission of The WellSpring Veteran and Family Resiliency Center is to prevent suicide, strengthen resilience, and support well-being among Veterans, their families, and at-risk community members through community outreach, evidence-informed education, screening, referral coordination, and connection to clinical and support services.
Our Core Purpose
"More than half of Veterans who die by suicide were not engaged with VA care in the year prior. WellSpring is the community-based bridge that reaches them where they live, worship, and serve, filling the gap the system cannot reach."
Sean A. Wilson, LPC, EdS · Founder & Executive Director
Sources: VA 2022 Missouri Veteran Suicide Data Sheet (Nov 2024), U.S. Census Bureau ACS, Ozarks Health Commission 2025 CHNA
What We Do
Our programs are evidence-based, delivered by combat Veterans with clinical credentials, and designed to meet our community where they are.
Who We Serve
WellSpring partners with schools, veteran organizations, cities, counties, and faith communities to bring awareness to mental health and reduce suicide across our region.
Our Service Area
South-central Missouri surrounding Fort Leonard Wood
18.9%
Pulaski County Veteran rate, more than double the U.S. average
We serve combat Veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, and their children as they navigate reintegration, identity, and the invisible wounds of service.
We support superintendents, counselors, and staff who need tools to recognize warning signs and connect at-risk students to help. We bring QPR training directly to your district.
We work with municipal governments and civic organizations seeking to reduce suicide rates and strengthen community mental health infrastructure across the Ozarks region.
We partner with VFW posts, American Legion chapters, faith communities, and other nonprofits looking to expand capacity to serve Veterans and connect members to evidence-based care.
Leadership
WellSpring is led by combat Veterans with clinical credentials and deep community roots. Our leadership brings together lived experience, professional expertise, and civic trust.
Fully governed nonprofit: WellSpring operates with a Board of Directors, adopted bylaws, conflict-of-interest policy, document retention policy, whistleblower policy, and separate accounting. Missouri 501(c)(3)
Community Partnerships
WellSpring partners with schools, veteran organizations, cities, counties, and faith communities to build a network of care across south-central Missouri.
What Partnership Means
WellSpring provides QPR training for district staff, serves as a referral resource for students and families, and partners on pilot programs that bring licensed clinical capacity to your community.
VFW posts, American Legion chapters, and other Veteran-serving organizations can partner with WellSpring to expand their capacity to recognize warning signs and connect members to evidence-based care.
Municipal and county governments can partner with WellSpring to strengthen community mental health infrastructure, reduce suicide rates, and connect residents to care across the Ozarks region.
Become a Partner
A Letter of Support on your organization's letterhead strengthens our federal grant application by documenting community demand and Veteran trust.
Common Questions
The WellSpring Veteran and Family Resiliency Center is a Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Waynesville, Missouri. We work to prevent suicide, strengthen resilience, and support well-being for Veterans, their families, and at-risk community members.
WellSpring provides QPR suicide prevention training, the Mission Framework for military-to-civilian transition, clinical oversight of the Morning Anchor wellness app, court-recognized education courses, and mentoring for all ages. We also coordinate mental health screening, referral, and support services.
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, Refer. It is a SAMHSA-recognized gatekeeper training that teaches everyday people how to recognize the warning signs of suicide and connect someone in crisis to help. WellSpring's QPR Master Trainer has trained more than 350 community members.
WellSpring serves six Missouri counties surrounding Fort Leonard Wood: Pulaski, Phelps, Laclede, Miller, Camden, and Texas Counties. We are headquartered in Waynesville, Missouri.
WellSpring serves Veterans, military families, and at-risk civilians of all ages. You do not need a military connection to receive help, request training, or join our mentoring programs.
Use the contact form on this page to request QPR training, ask about services, or become a community partner. If you are in crisis, call or text the Veterans Crisis Line at 988, then press 1.
Get in Touch
Whether you're a school district, veteran organization, city, or community member, we'd love to hear from you.
Location
Waynesville, Missouri
Serving Pulaski, Phelps, Laclede, Miller, Camden & Texas Counties
Message Us
Use the contact form on this page
Messages go straight to Sean A. Wilson, LPC, Executive Director
Crisis Resources
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please reach out immediately:
