Recovery from serious mental illness can feel isolating—but it doesn’t have to. For over 30 years, Clubhouse International has advanced a powerful solution: the Clubhouse Model. With over 140 Startup groups trained and mentored globally, we are expanding access to this life-changing approach. Austin Clubhouse, launched in 2010 by local advocates, is just one success story! Recognized worldwide, Clubhouse International is committed to making recovery possible everywhere. Click here to read the article published in USA Today and here for more about how Clubhouses work. Tags:
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From May 19-23, 2025 Clubhouse International partnered with Fountain House to lead the U.S. Clubhouse Week of Action - an inspiring, US nationwide initiative that showcased the power of the Clubhouse Model in transforming lives and building stronger, heathier communities. Tags:
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Clubhouse Giving Day was a great success! This year, over 40 Clubhouses participated, with 600+ donors raising over $160,000. We exceeded last year's total by $15,000! Tags:
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We are very pleased to introduce a new research tool for Clubhouse Advocacy: the Transforming Lives: Clubhouse Impact Report summarizes the most compelling research on the Clubhouse Model. Created by Dr. Joy Agner and her team at the USC Chan, this visual report integrates findings from 15 rigorous, peer-reviewed studies conducted between 1999 and 2021 into an integrated theory of change. Tags:
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Clubhouse International's Board Chair Jennifer Tedesco and Executive Director Joel D. Corcoran, and some of our Clubhouse Founders, Directors and Members describe Who We Are. Tags:
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It is with great sadness that we share the news of Ralph Bilby's passing. Ralph was a beloved figure within the Clubhouse International community and beyond, renowned for his unwavering dedication to our cause. He tirelessly championed the creation of transformative programs for individuals living with mental illness, leaving an indelible mark on countless lives. Tags:
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