Austin Clubhouse

10/16/2026

The momentum from our Working for Wellness Luncheon is still going strong! This week, we welcomed two guests from the luncheon to the Clubhouse for a visit. Thank you to Piper and Munji for taking the time to see belonging in action. We loved seeing you again, and our members and staff loved showing you our Clubhouse. 💙

10/15/2026

This week we would like to spotlight our newest intern, Ja'Patrick Blackmon! Austin Clubhouse partners with students pursuing careers in the Psychology field in order to provide them with a non-clinical, community based perspective on mental health.

Ja'Patrick is currently studying psychology at Huston-Tillotson University with a minor in Kinesiology. He is passionate about mental health in sports, and hopes to pursue a PHD in Sports Psychology. He is also an Army veteran, who served six years as a Behavioral Health Specialist.

"The best part of interning here at Austin’s Clubhouse is assisting, learning from, and interacting with Clubhouse Members" - Ja'Patrick

Thank you for all you do, Pat!

10/13/2026

Last Tuesday, our community gathered for the 2026 Working for Wellness Luncheon, and we are still feeling the warmth of that room.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to hear what recovery looks like when a whole community shows up. Our panel, including Austin Clubhouse members Duran Erdem and Patty Lyons, David West from Integral Care, Magda Espinosa from Good Work Austin, Katherine Bisson from LifeWorks Austin, and Veronica Delgado-Savage from Foundation Communities, shared a simple truth: no one recovers alone. Employment, education, housing, and whole health all grow stronger when people and organizations work together.

Thank you to our guests, members, staff, and sponsors Integral Care, HEB, and Central Health for making this day especially meaningful. Additional thanks to Bavu Blakes, Scholar Emcee, for hosting our event!

Couldn’t be there? You can still be part of it. Your gift helps Austin Clubhouse members find jobs, continue their education, secure housing, and build community and connection. Give here: https://austinclubhouse.networkforgood.com/events/98032-2026-working-for-wellness-luncheon

10/11/2026

10/09/2026

Ahead of World Mental Health Day on Saturday, Austin Clubhouse Exec...

10/09/2026

Join us in giving a huge congratulations to Clubhouse member Eli, who just completed his first day at his new Transitional Employment Placement with , our longest standing employment partner! 🎉

For more than 10 years, Goodwill has opened doors for our members to build skills, confidence, and work history. We’re so proud of you, Eli, and can’t wait to see everything you accomplish. 💼👏

10/08/2026

This week we’re spotlighting our newest intern, Jazmyne White from Huston-Tillotson University! Austin Clubhouse partners with students pursuing careers in Psychology to give them a non-clinical, community-based perspective on mental health.

Jazmyne shared: “Hi! I am honored to be a new intern here at the Austin Clubhouse. I am very passionate about mental health and strive to help those in need while guiding and encouraging them to pursue their dreams. Thank you all for having me!”

Thanks for joining us this month, Jazmyne!

10/08/2026

Check out Clubhouse Member Patty Lyons and Executive Director Jen Cardenas Hempel on KVUE abc Daybreak+!

Ahead of World Mental Health Day on Saturday, Austin Clubhouse Exec...

10/02/2026

Today is Day 2 of the USA Clubhouse Conference in Arlington, Virginia hosted by Clubhouse International - ICCD!

This event brings together Clubhouses from across the country to share information, learn from one another, and highlight best practices that advance mental health recovery through the Clubhouse Movement.

We're proud to share that Austin Clubhouse member Eason Graham and Executive Director Jen Cardenas will be contributing to these conversations tomorrow as they present alongside Fountain House on the importance of reach out!

We're already feeling inspired and energized and can't wait to bring new ideas and inspiration back to Texas. 💙

10/01/2026

We’re excited to announce that Central Health is a proud sponsor of the upcoming Working for Wellness Event on October 6th as we kick off World Mental Health Day! 🌍💚

Central Health is dedicated to improving health outcomes and ensuring access to care for all residents of Travis County. With a commitment to equity and wellness, we strive to support those facing health challenges and to enhance the overall quality of life in our vibrant community.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this event. Secure your seat using the link in our bio!