Fountain House

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.

02/26/2026

Calling all U.S. Clubhouses: Be part of a powerful, unified national campaign.

Join Clubhouse International - ICCD and Fountain House for The U.S. Clubhouse Week of Action, May 4–8. Register for our informational webinar next Wednesday, March 4 at 2 PM ET to learn how your Clubhouse can participate. See the email from Clubhouse International to RSVP. Email Anna from Clubhouse International for questions: asackett@clubhouse-intl.org.

When Clubhouses act together, our voice is stronger and our impact goes further.

02/25/2026

Curious about how a social care network can support you? Here's what Fountain House Harlem member, Christie, had to say about her Public Health Solutions/Whole You NYC experience!

02/24/2026

Are you a Fountain House member based in New York? Come by the Social Care Network office in Hell's Kitchen to learn more about Public Health Solutions Whole You NYC initiative!

02/23/2026

Don’t miss next week’s webinar where you'll discover how your Clubhouse can be part of a powerful, unified campaign to spotlight the Clubhouse Model during U.S. Clubhouse Week of Action.

Mark your calendars and join Clubhouse International - ICCD and Fountain House; together we're increasing understanding of the Clubhouse solution for individuals and communities impacted by mental illness. Our movement is changing lives.

02/19/2026

Today’s member spotlight features Fountain House Hell’s Kitchen member, Quita. Quita is a leader throughout the clubhouse, spearheading several examples of programming, including Fountain House’s Black History Month celebrations.

“This February marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month. Black history education is so important! My people’s history is dynamic and it is ongoing. It is a chance to look at the past in order to fully understand the present. It helps us to radically imagine a real democratic future for our country and for the world. Global Black history is so exhaustive in scope, breadth and depth that you could be studying for the rest of your life and not get to it all. So, it’s important to have a sense of curiosity and ask questions, rather than assuming that there’s only one story and only one narrative to be told.”

Member Spotlight: ‘I share my story in hopes of inspiring other Black and Muslim Americans to seek help, support and community’

02/17/2026

Fountain House member and Board member, Debra Irwin, penned a letter to the editor of The New York Times in response to their January 28th article, "Why is my son being left to die in the streets?"

To the Editor:
Madeline Till’s essay describes an experience that is all too common for those of us living with serious mental illness, but there are evidence-based resources not mentioned in her essay — clubhouses. Clubhouses, like Fountain House, are voluntary and community-based locations designed to support the recovery of people living with serious mental illness. In clubhouses, intentional communities are created, where members and staff work together to complete daily tasks.

Before Fountain House, my life was spinning out of control with multiple hospitalizations, but I am living proof that clubhouses change lives. After 22 years of membership, I serve as a Fountain House board member, and I am part of a community of people who are, like me, living with serious mental illness and thriving.

In Fountain House they found stability, community, connection and recovery after hospitalizations, substance use, homelessness and feeling discarded by society. I share this to convey how clubhouses can make a difference for those of us with experiences like her son’s. He deserves what clubhouses can give — a life of purpose, connection and community.

Debra Irwin
New York

How we fail the mentally ill | Readers empathize with a mother’s frustration over her inability to help her schizophrenic son

02/12/2026

Fountain House Hell's Kitchen member, James, interviewed Fountain House CEO, Ken Zimmerman, on his time at Fountain House thus far, what he sees for the future and how clubhouses are meeting the moment.

"It’s remarkable to me that I’m in my fourth year here. Perhaps the thing I’m most proud of is to be a member of this community. It is such a powerful place, and I continue to learn and be inspired every day I come in by hearing what staff and members are doing. Beyond that, I’m also proud of how the community has met the moment … when it comes to all of the very complicated and problematic dynamics in the external world. I’m proud of how Fountain House has started to change the profile and understanding of what clubhouses are, the $33 million approved for clubhouses upstate, and the idea that our Hollywood clubhouse is seen as such a significant development."

Read the full Q&A on our blog!

Meeting the moment: A conversation with Ken Zimmerman as he enters his fourth year as Fountain House CEO

02/11/2026

Calling all U.S. Clubhouses! The U.S. Clubhouse Week of Action is taking place May 4-8. Join Clubhouse International - ICCD and Fountain House in this year’s actions and register for our webinar on March 4 at 2PM ET. We can’t wait to get started!

02/11/2026

Fountain House's New York clubhouses partner with Public Health Solutions/Whole You NYC social care network to connect Fountain House members with resources that address unmet needs.

Services range from food, housing, employment, legal aid, youth training and development to health insurance, maternal support, sexual health services and so much more.

If you're a Fountain House member looking to learn more about the partnership, shoot us a DM!

Learn more about Public Health Solutions' Whole You NYC initiative here: https://www.wholeyou.nyc/about

02/09/2026

Join us on February 24th for PASSION FASHION, Fountain House Gallery & Studio’s inaugural fashion show! Celebrate Fountain House artists and designers who are using fashion as a tool to be seen, acknowledged, and appreciated.

The event is proudly hosted with Positive Exposure and curated by Vermillion, with in-kind support from MAD FINE and Kenneth Cole.

The event is free and open to the public, but RSVP is required.

Register below!

See Fountain House artists’ handmade style debut at Gallery & Studio’s inaugural fashion show. Hosted with Positive Exposure.