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04/16/2026

The Progressive Magazine's profile on Fountain House, "Where Everybody Knows Your Name," by Rachel Monk details the essence and humanity that exists behind the clubhouse doors.

As Fountain House member, Jamarne McGill, shared: "There’s these nonhierarchical relationships. Everyone is side by side. It promotes this egalitarianness that you probably won’t find anywhere else. And it took me a while to get adjusted to that, because I had become so used to being the person with the diagnosis, who doesn’t do anything, who thinks he can’t amount to anything. I’m actually doing things I never thought I would be doing before.”

Founded by Fountain House in 1948, the clubhouse model exists to meet people where they are at. Replicated over 370 times worldwide, clubhouses have become a necessary resource for individuals seeking recovery.

Fountain House member and Co-Director of the New York Clubhouse Coalition Cyrus Daniel Napolitano shared: “We want to show [clubhouses] to the world, including to the psychiatrists and other mental health professionals who think that, for people with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in particular, recovery is impossible. [We] show them a place where it actually happens, and you see their eyes go”—as his eyes pop wide open—“like this!”

Visit the link below to read the full feature and learn more!

Where Everybody Knows Your Name

04/15/2026

Fountain House is grateful to be featured in Milken Institute's new report, "Advancing Mental Health Worldwide: Five Core Elements for Effective Strategies" as a recommended, integrated care model for mental illness recovery.

The report also includes Fountain House's recent research, "Measures That Matter," as an example of a mental health measurement framework providers can use to support the needs of people living with serious mental illness.

Learn more about the critical role policymakers, the private sector, community-based partners and individuals with lived experience can play in designing and implementing a comprehensive mental health strategy in a new report released by the Milken Institute below.

More than one billion people worldwide live with a mental health condition (MHC). Despite the significant downstream economic, societal, and health challenges a

04/01/2026

Congratulations to Governor Kathy Hochul on receiving Mental Health America's 2026 Governor’s Leadership Award, recognizing the work Hochul's administration has done to bring 'significant and sustained investments' to the state, including recent funding to bring 8 new clubhouses throughout New York State. We are grateful to Governor Hochul for her dedication to increasing community mental health models for all New Yorkers.

Governor Hochul was presented with a national award for her outstanding leadership in mental health policy, recognizing her efforts to expand access to life-saving care throughout New York State.

03/31/2026

Today’s highlight features Brianna Harris, a social practitioner at Connections House.

"Clubhouses are different because they focus on the whole person. They’re community-based spaces where members are our partners. Clubhouses provide real support with employment, education and housing, and that support doesn’t disappear when someone gets a job or enrolls in school. Most importantly, they cultivate safe spaces for belonging and genuine relationships. For many people living with serious mental illness, having a consistent, supportive community makes all the difference. Community and love heals all."

https://fountainhouse.org/news/q-a-in-conversation-with-fountain-house-united-leader-brianna-harris

Q&A: In conversation with Fountain House United leader Brianna Harris

03/30/2026

Today’s highlight features Lori D'Angelo, executive director of Magnolia Clubhouse

"Working with FHU is directly linked to strategically working together to further promote the development of our model and expansion. We can do more together than individually, and we can learn from and collaborate with each other.

Our path in Ohio was furthered by integrating lessons learned and connecting key stakeholders across states, including Michigan and Pennsylvania, where there were and still are many more clubhouses. Now, we are sharing our strategy to assist other states, including New York, and we have shared our experience with many others both in conferences and coalitions and across FHU.

We are also continuing our history of engaging in research and in shared work with FHU and others across clubhouses to improve our methods of data collection, outcome measurement and integrating research. We will expand that work across Ohio and across the Great Lakes Clubhouse Coalition, which many of our states are a part of. These are exciting times of growth!"

Q&A: In conversation with Fountain House United leader Lori D’Angelo

03/27/2026

Today’s highlight features Summer Berman, an advisor and project specialist for Fresh Start Clubhouse.

"I frequently say that if the whole world ran like a clubhouse, we’d all be in a lot better shape. What a treasure to be in a space and a community where people are attuned to our strengths and our capacities.

What we put energy into grows, and the intentional environments we develop and maintain breed success. And by success, I don’t mean that we never fail. But we have a safe environment in which to do so, where we can learn from it and get back up and try again. Clubhouses create space for possibility — and the scaffolding and support that is needed to move our reality in the direction of those possibilities.

Perhaps even more than the direct support and unique programming we offer, I believe it’s this combination of freedom and safety that lays the foundation for people to begin envisioning a new future. Many times people with serious mental illness don’t see any future for themselves, let alone one of their own design. We get to build communities where people feel seen and know they matter, and then we crack open a whole new world of options and empower them to direct their own destiny. That is incredibly powerful and I feel so lucky to get to spend my days making this kind of community possible."

Q&A: In conversation with Fountain House United leader Summer Berman

03/26/2026

This we’re proudly highlighting four leaders in the Fountain House United (FHU) community — Kailey Fiedler-Gohlke, Ed.D., CRC, Summer Berman, Lori D'Angelo and Brianna Harris — who share personal stories, groundbreaking mental health advocacy efforts and a collective vision for the future of the clubhouse movement.

Today’s highlight features Kailey Fiedler-Gohlke, Ed.D., CRC, CEO of HERO House NW.

"From where I sit in Washington state, one of the most pressing mental health priorities at the local, state and national level is ensuring that community-based models like clubhouses are fully recognized, understood and funded as essential parts of the continuum of care.

The lack of awareness of the clubhouse model continues to hinder our success. Too often, when mental health policy is discussed, the focus remains primarily on crisis response and clinical treatment. While those services are critical, recovery doesn’t end when someone leaves a hospital or completes a course of therapy. We need to be at every table where mental health care is being discussed — because long-term recovery requires community, purpose and opportunity. Clubhouses provide exactly that, yet we are still too frequently left out of policy conversations."

Q&A: In conversation with Fountain House United leader Kailey Fiedler-Gohlke

03/19/2026

Today’s Member Spotlight is Hannah! ✨ Hannah is an active participant in Fountain House Hell’s Kitchen’s Young Adult Connections Center (YACC) where members 18-30 spearhead programming from yoga to financial success trainings. Head to the link below to read Hannah's story.

“I’ve come to realize that community is preventative health care. Health is often inaccessible to a large portion of marginalized Americans, and there are systems in place to keep long-term care out of reach. But Fountain House creates a holistic approach to supporting all members. Who you are matters and your unique needs are taken into consideration. In my case, support for dual diagnoses, women’s health, anti-Black medical stigma and poverty needed to be addressed along with mental illness in order for healing to begin.”

Member Spotlight: 'I’ve come to realize that community is preventative health care’

03/10/2026

We're proud to publish a transitional housing report that addresses the need for housing and tailored support for people living with serious mental illness who are released from jail. Swipe through to learn more about the research and the powerful outcomes it yielded. and !

Read the full report here: https://www.fountainhouse.org/reports/guest-house-report

03/05/2026

Fountain House was recently honored at Don’t MiND Me's fifth annual Don’t MiND Me Gala & Golf Weekend. Fountain House's Senior Advisor for Strategic Growth, Jason Bowman, was present to accept the award.

It was a deeply inspiring and powerful event bringing together like-minded individuals for a day of education, celebration and hope!

A huge shout out to the Don't MiND Me Champions, Dr. Bonnie Mitchell, Ms. Rudy Scott and Laci James, as well as fellow honorees, Daniel Franzese and Rawle Andrews Jr., Esq. (American Psychiatric Association Foundation). What an honor it was to be amongst such powerful advocates!

We'd like to extend our gratitude to Don't MiND Me, Mädchen Amick, David, Mina Tobias, and Sly for their hospitality and the incredible work they do to support people living with mental illness.

03/02/2026

Fountain House Gallery & Studio announced the successful debut of its first-ever fashion showcase, Passion Fashion: (Fountain) House of Re/Invention, which drew a sold-out audience to Positive Exposure Gallery on Feb. 24.

The event featured unique pieces designed, created and modeled by Fountain House artists and members. The collection celebrated self-expression, highlighted the healing power of community and illustrated renewal.

More in our press release:

Fountain House Gallery & Studio Marks Sold-Out Success With Inaugural “Passion Fashion: (Fountain) House of Re/Invention” Runway Event

02/27/2026

The mental healthcare system failed Jabez and his family at every turn; An unfortunate reality that people living with serious mental illness face regularly.

In the weeks before their son was shot by NYPD officers, the Chakraborty family did everything they could to get him treatment. They were forsaken at every turn.