WORCESTER, MA, August 24, 2022— Genesis Club, a nonprofit mental health organization that supports people recovering from serious mental illness in the Worcester region, this week celebrates training 200 groups from around the world in the evidence-based Clubhouse model of rehabilitation. The Clubhouse model is a method of psychosocial rehabilitation that offers people recovering from […]
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The Impact of Employment: Cheri’s Story
As we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, we are sharing #MemberVoices – stories of lived experience. Cheri, a member since 2009, shares her story of how Genesis Club helping her find employment supported her recovery. “When I first heard about Genesis Club, I didn’t want anything to do with it. I was a rebel back […]
Community: The Heart of Recovery
Allison, Genesis Club member, recently shared her story at our Ambassadors Breakfast. Listen to her story to learn how the Clubhouse community and structure of a work-ordered day helped her recovery.
A Community of Support: Bill’s Story
Throughout May, Genesis Club is amplifying #MemberVoices, to share stories of recovery during Mental Health Awareness Month. I struggled with depression, anxiety and negative self-esteem ever since I was in middle school. I struggled with self-care, which made making friends difficult. I also had a learning disability. When I graduated from high school it was […]
A Young Adult Perspective: Hayley’s Story
Throughout May, Genesis Club is amplifying #MemberVoices, to share stories of recovery during Mental Health Awareness Month. “I heard about Genesis Club when I was in the hospital. I get really anxious about going to new places so it took awhile to get up the courage to actually come here. On my first day I […]