Vail Communities

03/04/2026

What a great way to celebrate ! Our Uptown Clubhouse had a special guest today: Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley! This was Commissioner Conley's first visit to a clubhouse. She toured, learned more about the vital and necessary services of the Clubhouse program, and asked how she could help to support the Clubhouse community.

With over 20 years of service as a county commissioner and training as a social worker, Commissioner Conley has been a long-time champion of community supports such as the clubhouse. Conley said, "This is my kind of place. Not only a place of recovery, but a place that supports a healthy and meaningful life. There is a difference between living and existing. Spaces like [Clubhouse] enhance the living aspect. These spaces are critical to the functioning of all of us."

Thanks for visiting, Commissioner Conley, and for being an advocate for community mental health supports!👏💙

In a 100 year old home on W. 36th Street lives Vail Communities Uptown Clubhouse. Today I had the chance to tour, share a meal and answer questions from the incredible people who drop in daily. The Clubhouse is part of a network of clubhouses internationally that provide dignity, a sense of purpose, community and service to people living with mental illness. Today I heard many stories, a really good joke and the importance of communities like Vail to stay a core part of uplifting humanity and changing lives.

So grateful to the staff and all the folks I met today for the great work you're doing, everyday, to keep people whole, break the stigma and promote peace of mind and stability.

03/03/2026

"The Clubhouse has helped me thrive, strengthened my confidence, and helped me grow."

"The Clubhouse gave me a sense of belonging and lifelong friendships."

"The Clubhouse saved my life more than once."

These are things we hear all the time at our Clubhouses. This community-based model provides hope, healing, and belonging.💙

03/02/2026

Clubhouse Movement Celebration Week is here! This week, we're highlighting the power of the Clubhouse in mental health recovery. As an international movement, Clubhouses all over the world are celebrating the hope, support, and sense of community they provide.

How has the Clubhouse helped you? We'd love to hear - comment down below!

02/27/2026

“When I go to Vail, I feel like I matter. I have a community of people who care about me.”

As a community-based program, the Clubhouse fills vital gaps in the mental health system, providing individuals with relationships, purpose, and opportunity. Vail Clubhouse Members, along with Chad Bolstrom, Senior Director of Clubhouse Programs & Public Policy, joined Olmsted County for their second community listening session about a Clubhouse coming to the area. Watch the segment here: https://www.kttc.com/video/2026/02/26/olmsted-county-residents-explore-new-clubhouse-model-mental-health-support/.

02/26/2026

Mental Health Day on the Hill is just one month away, and Vail Communities could use YOUR voice! Each year, mental health organizations and providers come together to advocate for mental health services in our state. As a community-based provider, it's a great day to rally our community and make our voices heard!

Come join Vail as we advocate, meet with legislators, and show how powerful the Clubhouse Model is for mental health recovery. See you then!

02/25/2026

As the month comes to a close, let's commit to celebrating Black history beyond just February. Celebrating, supporting, and uplifting one another is what makes our communities strong. For more information, visit: https://asalh.org/about-us/about-black-history-month/.

02/23/2026

Episode 16 of the Dr. Vail Hour podcast is out now! This episode features a roundtable discussion led by Executive Director & President, Ashley Trepp.

Ashley is joined by our Program Directors to discuss overviews of each program, the synergy our programs create, and how we meet needs in the community.

Listen to the full episode: https://drvailhour.podbean.com/e/dr-vail-hour-episode-16/.

02/23/2026

Save the Date! We are just TWO MONTHS away from Vail Communities' 12th annual History Theatre performance, featuring stories of recovery, hope, and resilience.

Our Clubhouse Members have partnered with History Theatre Teaching Artists for the past few months to create, develop, and tell their stories of living with mental illness. This is a night you won't want to miss!

The event is FREE to attend! To RSVP, scan the QR code or visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vail-communities-clubhouses-history-theatre-collaboration-tickets-1983637192240?aff=oddtdtcreator.💫💙

02/19/2026

“The Clubhouse is a community-based intervention that uses the strengths and gifts of the folks we serve.”

ICYMI, Chad Bolstrom, Senior Director of Clubhouse Programs & Public Policy, joined KTTC Midwest Access to talk about the Clubhouse Model and how it differs from typical mental health treatments. As Chad puts it so well, the Clubhouse is all about community, connection, and shared experience. To watch the full segment, scroll down to the bottom of this page: https://www.kttc.com/2026/02/11/midwest-access-february-9-2025/.

02/18/2026

How can we care for ourselves and our community? It can be hard to prioritize self-care, but it's important to make time and space for it. By taking care of ourselves, we are then better equipped to care for others.

Here are a few self-care tips to implement for yourself. Remember: do what works for you! Self-care doesn't have to be anything grand--it can be small, intentional steps to promote wellbeing.💙

02/17/2026

Did you know that Black History Month's origins trace back to 1926? Led by Dr. Carter Woodson, an American historian, it began as only a week-long observance but was expanded to a full month in 1976 during the United States' bicentennial.

Known as the "Father of Black History," Dr. Woodson popularized the field of Black studies and founded the Association for the Study of African American Life and History in 1915. He chose the month of February because it includes the birth dates of two prominent figures in Black history: Frederick Douglass, born Feb. 14th, and Abraham Lincoln, born Feb. 12th.

02/13/2026

We asked our Clubhouse Members and staff an important question for Valentine’s Day: If you were a Valentine’s Day candy, what would you be and why?

Tell us your answer down below!❤️