Bringing a Wellness Campus to Life Here

I’ve spent my life in service—first as a combat medic and behavioral health officer, then as a mental health provider, a mother, and a supporter of fellow veterans. Now, I’m turning that experience toward building something lasting for our community. I’ve sat with people in crisis, stood beside veterans in their hardest seasons, and walked with neighbors through real-life struggles. One truth keeps rising to the surface: healing takes a community.

Right now, I’m working to bring the Wellness Collaborative Campus (WCC) to life—a nonprofit organization and a peaceful, welcoming place where people can access real support when life feels overwhelming. Whether it’s a veteran navigating trauma, a parent under stress, or a teen feeling lost, WCC is designed to offer help that feels human, not clinical— and close to home.

This won’t be a sterile clinic. It will feel more like a park, a gathering place where people can catch their breath, learn practical skills, and find support without judgment or long waits. We’ll offer community mental health and wellness services, therapeutic retreats, education, volunteer opportunities, and even miniature therapy animals to help people feel at ease.

We’ve spent years listening to what families need, and the gaps in mental health care are clear.

WCC will fill those gaps with care, dignity, and common sense.

We’ve identified the perfect location in the heart of the county. Now we’re raising the funds to secure the land and open our doors.

This isn’t about charity, it’s about building something strong, lasting, and local. Something that reflects the values of this community: taking care of one another and making sure no one falls through the cracks.

If this speaks to you—if you’ve ever thought, “We need more support around here”—I hope you’ll reach out. Visit www.thewellnessranch. com or call me directly at 931-249-3527.

Lisa Maynes La Grange