2025 Beacon of Hope Celebration

Join us for WellStone’s Beacon of Hope event and help us celebrate advancements in mental healthcare and substance abuse treatment for our community. Hear from WellStone CEO Jeremy Blair and keynote speaker Ross Szabo. The annual Beacon of Hope is an extraordinary opportunity to build bridges, increase mental health awareness, and eliminate stigma in our community. Proceeds support WellStone’s “Be the Rock” capital campaign, which will help build Madison County’s first mental health emergency care center for kids and teens.

Registration is Closed for this event.

Ross Szabo

Wellness Director at UCLA | Author | Mental Health Advocate and Speaker

Ross Szabo is one of the most sought-after mental health speakers in the country. His keynote presentations normalize the concept of mental health and empower people to take charge of their lives.

Through his personal journey of growing up with mental health and addiction challenges, being diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 16, and overcoming significant struggles, Ross provides relatable insights. He uses humor, clear definitions, and practical tools to encourage open conversations, effective coping strategies, and positive life choices. His story resonates with millions, reminding us that it’s okay to not be okay and inspiring people to take action for their mental well-being.

Ross Szabo: Award-Winning Mental Health Speaker & Advocate

When you attend the #BeaconofHope Celebration, you promote the continued expansion of mental healthcare and substance use treatment services to our communities. Join WellStone, your North Alabama mental healthcare leader, to provide access to quality and compassionate care to anyone who needs it, anytime and anywhere. Let's all be individual Beacons of Hope for our #community, together. Attend this year's celebration, and help us raise #mentalhealth awareness. There is help, so there is #hope.

Registration is Closed for this event.