THE WELLS CENTER, INC. "FOR WOMEN-IN-TRANSITION
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We Serve Women Transitioning From Incarceration
Our History
Our History
THE WELLS CENTER, INC. was formed in 2002 by its visionary leader, Reverend Peggie Wells. After ministering for years in jails and prisons in NC and SC, Peggie knew God's plan for her was to help incarcerated women.
- 2014: Rev. Wells formed a Board of Directors.
- 2015: The Wells Center, Inc. Board began a 5-year planning process. The Board updated its vision, mission, and core values.
- 2015: Rev. Wells began teaching 7-Habits a series based on Stephen Covey's landmark book, to women in the Forsyth County Detention Center (aka: jail). The Wells Center Inc. has first-hand day-to-day data on the needs of women in our county detention center.
- 2018: A diverse Board of Directors was established to help propel the vision of The Wells Center, Inc in thoroughly assisting women while incarcerated and upon re-entry.
- 2019: Rev. Wells received Trauma Healing Training and is now teaching a 7-week Trauma Healing course to the detained women at Forsyth Detention Center
Our Programs: Pre-Release & Post-Release
Our Programs: Pre-Release & Post-Release
The WELLS CENTER Provides a pre-release program; 7-Habits, Trauma Healing, and mentoring, at the Forsyth Detention Center, Winston-Salem, NC
*7-Habits by Stephen Covey: 8-week course focus on character and choices
*Trauma Healing: 7-week course focus on learning abut trauma, the affect, and healing process
*Mentoring Program: A host of community Volunteers building positive relationships with the offenders
In addition to providing a pre-release program, THE WELLS CENTER has started its Community Evidenced-Based Community Program "CATCH" (Changing Attitudes To Change Habits.) "CATCH" offers a 90-day; 6-months; 12-months; or 24-months evidenced based personal growth curriculum. For more information about this program, please contact us at [email protected]