About Our Clubhouse

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Founded in 1997 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, The Carriage House is one of 370 proud affiliates of Clubhouse International, a community that uses an evidence-based model of psychosocial rehabilitation.

Our Clubhouse is a vibrant, community-based program that provides a safe, welcoming space where individuals living with mental illness- become members (not patients) who can regain confidence, build meaningful relationships, and work toward personal and professional goals.

At the heart of The Carriage House is our belief that everyone has strengths, talents, and potential to thrive. Members and staff work side by side to run the day-to-day operations of the clubhouse including everything from data entry and outreach to culinary and creative projects. This collaboration fosters a sense of purpose, belonging, and empowerment in our members. 

We are a community, not a clinical program. We give members a chance to participate in meaningful activities they choose to suit their interests and goals. We do not assign tasks according to diagnosis. We support members as they pursue education,employment, social, and wellness opportunities that promote recovery and independence. 

Together, we create a supportive, stigma-free community that fosters significant recovery for those who find that traditional medication and therapy alone are not enough.