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Forum House is a Clubhouse model program in Westfield, Massachusetts. We are one of 5 Clubhouses with Viability.

Forum Clubhouse is a community organization providing support and resources for individuals living with mental illness looking to actively participate in the community and its programs. Forum House was established in 1988 and for the past 36 years has supported individuals living in the greater Westfield community. We have 135 members and a lifetime membership of 1342. We are accredited by International Clubhouse and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. We are a member of the Massachusetts Clubhouse Coalition (MCC), and Forum House is the Western Massachusetts representative for the MCC Executive Board. Forum House also has an active and passionate Advisory Board comprised of staff, members, and community partners in the legal, business, real estate, medical, mental health, and legislative sectors. The skills, talents, and creative ideas and efforts of each Forum member are needed and encouraged through the structure of a work ordered day. Members are readily engaged in side-by-side work with staff supporters and other members in one of our four units; Hospitality, Membership, Career and Educational Development, and Business. In addition to the work ordered day structure, Forum offers a broad range of supports and services to members including:
Employment and education assistance- accessing employment and education opportunities in the community, weekly job club, monthly computer classes, technical support, and transitional employment sites. Social opportunities through outings and in house activities on weekends, evenings, and Holidays. Volunteer opportunities in the community
Dual Recovery Anonymous
Public Benefit assistance and support
Health and wellness support through nutrition and wellness events and exercise room
Reach-Out to members isolated in the community
Club Education events and Diversity and Wellness Group

12/16/2025

Thank you Senator John Velis for being a friend for your support and for celebrating with us! Viability

10/17/2025

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time to celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities and recognize the importance of accessible employment opportunities. At Viability, we're committed to connecting individuals' choices, strengths, and goals with skill-building and employment options When everyone has access to meaningful work and community living opportunities, our entire community becomes richer and more connected. This NDEAM, join us in championing employment access for all! For more information visit
https://viability.org/workplaceinclusion

10/08/2025

Building Community, this is how we Thrive Beyond Limits!

Last night Ricard joined an amazing panel of judges working together to help Latino Community Entrepreneurs in achieving their goals starting a business. Entrepreneurs and judges met at an an event organized by EparaTodos Pioneer Valley at Holyoke Media . Thank you everyone for the time and dedication to this amazing initiative! This is how we build community!
To learn more about the amazing work eparatodospioneervalley does in our communities and the entire country visit https://eforall.org/es/

From left to right
Megan Burke, Presidente & CEO Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts

María Moreno, Food Service Consulting, Savory Strategies Consulting Holyoke Community College

Ricard Torres-Mateluna, Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Viability.

Katherine Moreno, Media Producer, Honduras.

Evelyn Blanco, Quality Manager , Hellmann Worldwide Logistics

and our Host Catalina Herrera from Entrepreneurship for All - EforAll

09/22/2025

Happy to be part of this community!

08/27/2025

Can't wait!

Have you RSVP'd for our Western MA Regional Rally yet? Don't miss your chance to advocate for better pay for human services workers this year! 🎈🧸
🌟 RSVP for the Western MA Rally here: https://tinyurl.com/WesternMARally
🌟 Read about our legislative priorities here: https://providers.org/public-policy/legislative-agenda/

08/12/2025

We’re honored to be featured in the Providers' Council Membership Monday
Thank you for recognizing our mission-driven work and celebrating our amazing staff who work tirelessly every day to build stronger, more inclusive communities!

At our core, we believe in creating a world where individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages find true acceptance, inclusion, and access. Through our network of services—from employment support and job training to skill-building and community living programs and our Clubhouses , we connect people’s unique strengths and goals with real opportunities.

The result? A vibrant community of connection where everyone thrives together. When we champion inclusion and access, we don’t just change individual lives we create stronger businesses and communities for all.

We also wanted to share what Kala, who is an Employment and Training Supervisor, shared with us regarding the work she does every day, her experience and he passion:
“Stepping into the wild world of employment can be scary and I’m there to provide that support. Viability has helped me grow both professionally and personally, and I continue to be passionate about breaking down those misconceptions and creating opportunities for those we serve. It doesn’t hurt that I enjoy my Viability crew tremendously which continues to fuel my passion for the job."

The Caring Force

To learn more about Viability visit: viability.org

Read the Provider’s piece here:
https://providers.org/assets/2025/08/MM-Viability-1.pdf

08/08/2025

Welcome to our brand new Forum House Clubhouse page! We hope to see you in here and of course at the Clubhouse!
Have you checked out our website? https://forumclubhouse.org

Address

55 Broad Street
Westfield, MA
01085

Website

https://forumclubhouse.org/

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