Awaken Mental Wellness

06/16/2026

Happy Pride! Come see us at Fairmont’s Pride this Saturday on Monroe St from 10am-2pm. We will have resource lists and items to give away, like these cool stickers!

05/16/2026

💚THANK YOU💚 if you stopped by today!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 20th because we will be returning to Monroe St. in Fairmont for the Pride Block Party!

05/16/2026

Come see us
TODAY 10am - 2pm
at the Music on Monroe Hometown Market
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05/01/2026

💚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

Did you know?
Mental Health Awareness Month was created in 1949 by Mental Health America as a campaign to reduce stigma and increase access to resources that promote mental well-being. The green ribbon represents hope, unity, and strength as a symbol of support.

This year’s theme: More Good Days, Together
Good is a subjective term and different for all of us. We recognize togetherness as a common catalyst for wellness. Our bonds and sense of belonging promote healing and growth. Simply put: we need each other.

How can you get involved?
💚 Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 16th from 10am - 2pm. Come see me and other local therapists at Music on Monroe! We will have a table at this year’s kickoff Hometown Market in Fairmont with information and free items, including the coloring page you see here. Print, create, and bring it with you! I’d love to see your creation!
💚 Head over to Mental Health America’s webpage to check out their campaign guide for free printable and post-able materials. There are also many activities and self-help resources available.
💚 Seek out or start actions in your community that support mental wellness.
💚 Start a conversation with someone. Hope and strength can be subtle shifts that happen in small moments. Your effort may matter more than you know. 🗒️ On that note: The conversation can start here. If you’d like, please leave a comment with something that brings you a sense of “good,” peace, joy, strength, or hope.

03/01/2026

Happy Social Work Month!
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Social workers are well-educated, train for years and develop expertise not just to change people, but to reshape systems that can help people live far richer and improved lives. Our society over the course of the last year has seen incredible upheavals that have changed our economy, the way we access and pay for care, and interact with one another.
That is why this year’s theme is Social Workers: Uplift. Defend. Transform.
Learn more and find a toolkit to create your own content at socialworkmonth.org

12/23/2025

The holiday season is often one of mixed emotions. We expect and reflect as we navigate the darkest and last days of the year. The pace can seem to zip, drag, or cluster. It’s a lot. We hope your holidays are a fantastic time of joy and togetherness. If you need a little help, please reach out.

741741 is a 24/7 crisis text line with trained responders.

988 is also available 24/7 by text, call, or chat.

211 is a resource directory you can call or search online, including information for basic needs, social services, and more.

12/09/2025

Congratulations to all of the small businesses nominated and awarded at Best of Marion County 2025!

Awaken Mental Wellness is very excited to announce we are the ✨WINNER✨ of the Best of Marion County award for Behavioral and Mental Health Professionals or Treatment Centers!

Although, we provide mental health services statewide, our home is in Marion County. Thank you to wv_news and Marion County Chamber of Commerce for opportunities like this that make it such a wonderful place to work and live.

We owe a huge amount of gratitude to our community and supporters! It is such an honor to be recognized. Thank you for believing in us! This would not be possible without you!

10/18/2025

📣 Vote Now 🗳️ (Link in comments)

… and every day until 11/9/25!

Awaken Mental Wellness is honored to be nominated for The Best of Marion County 2025 in the Behavioral Health category!

Thank you for all of your support!

10/10/2025

10/04/2025

🍂🪾🍁 Autumn is upon us. As much as the trees’ falling leaves remind us how beautiful it can be to let go, their roots teach us it’s a show of strength to reach out. 🪴

Michelle Wakeley, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Fairmont, WV, 26554, (304) 534-9321, Whether you are dealing with life stressors, relationship problems, trauma, or new challenges, you don't have to do it alone. Therapy is a place where you can safely explore your thoughts and feelings, discover ne...