Founded in 1931, The Wellspring is one of the state’s oldest and most effective non-profits. The Wellspring is an umbrella organization focused on leading our community in serving people in need. Strengthening the lives of individuals and families is the tie that binds our programs together. We are steadfastly committed to the vision that has seen us now into our eighth decade – building thriving, healthy communities based on strong individuals and families. Changing our community, one life at a time. The Wellspring makes Northeast Louisiana stronger by helping individuals and families from all walk s of life to overcome challenges, identify resources, and develop workable solutions. Our mission is at work each day thorough the comprehensive, professional services The Wellspring offers: Youth Mentoring - The Youth Empowerment Program provides mentoring, life skills, and positive youth development programming, making a positive difference in the lives of children and their families through relationships with caring adults. Therapy and Supervised Visitation - The Counseling & Family Development Center is one of the area’s premier providers of counseling and mental health services. The counseling center serves as the only Accredited Sexual Assault Center in Northeast Louisiana. Learn more about this program by calling (318) 323-1505. Support for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking - We offer comprehensive residential and non-residential services to adults and children in violent, abusive relationships. Support for the homeless - We have an array of homeless and Veterans’ programs and services throughout Northeast Louisiana serving some of our region’s most vulnerable individuals and families who are homeless, chronically homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless.