Nurturing Our Well-Being Event Comes to Dixon Health & Wellness Center
San Antonio (November 7, 2026) – Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. (MHM) welcomed more than 200 community members to its Dixon Health & Wellness Center on Saturday for Nurturing Our Well-Being: A Celebration of Mental Health, a free event designed to promote mental wellness, reduce stigma and connect individuals and families with valuable health and community resources.
Held as part of MHM’s ongoing commitment to supporting whole-person health, the event offered a variety of interactive activities focused on mental wellness, movement and self-care, including chair yoga, drum circles and a dance fitness class. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with MHM and community partners, including San Antonio Police Department Mental Health Unit, River City Produce, and the Eastside Family Resource Center to learn about local resources and services that support overall well-being.
“Mental health is an essential part of overall health and well-being, and every person deserves access to the support and resources they need to thrive,” said Jaime Wesolowski, President & CEO of MHM. “Nurturing Our Well-Being reflects our commitment to creating opportunities for connection, healing and learning while advancing our mission of Serving Humanity to Honor God.”
Mental health challenges affect millions of Americans each year. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), more than one in five U.S. adults (23.1%), or approximately 59.3 million people, experienced a mental illness in 2022, and nearly one in 20 adults (5.9%) experienced a serious mental illness that substantially interfered with daily life. Youth are also significantly impacted, with an estimated one in seven children and adolescents ages 6 to 17 experiencing a mental health disorder each year. These statistics underscore the importance of increasing awareness, reducing stigma, expanding access to care and creating supportive environments that promote well-being and resilience for individuals and families.
“Nurturing Our Well-Being showcased the power of community in supporting mental health,” said Celina Gonzalez, Behavioral Health Supervisor at MHM. “When people have opportunities to connect, learn, and access resources in a supportive, inclusive environment, it helps reduce stigma and fosters a sense of belonging, community building, and healing,” said Celina Gonzalez, Behavioral Health Supervisor at Methodist Healthcare Ministries. “We are grateful to everyone who helped make this event a meaningful experience for our community.”
MHM’s Behavioral Health Department provides bilingual services through its San Antonio-based clinics, including Dixon Health & Wellness Center and Wesley Health & Wellness Center, as well as in portions of its 74-county service area. Services include individual and group counseling, educational case management, resource navigation, and other supportive services designed to promote emotional well-being.
Through events like Nurturing Our Well-Being and year-round behavioral health services, MHM works to increase access to care, reduce stigma, and strengthen the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities across South Texas.
Rooted in its mission of “Serving Humanity to Honor God,” MHM remains committed to creating opportunities for people to access the resources, support and connections they need to thrive in mind, body and spirit.
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About Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc.
Methodist Healthcare Ministries broadens the definition of health care by providing low-cost clinical care for the uninsured and by supporting community-led efforts that improve living conditions that cause people to be sick in the first place. We use our earnings as co-owners of Methodist Healthcare to ensure that people who are economically disadvantaged and uninsured can live their healthiest lives. We do this by advocating for, investing in and providing access to quality clinical care and addressing factors that affect health—including economic mobility, supportive relationships, food security, broadband access, and safe neighborhoods. Ultimately, we fulfill our mission of “Serving Humanity to Honor God” by advancing health equity so that more resilient individuals and families living in the 74 counties we serve can thrive.
