Venture House

If you’ve stopped by Venture House Bronx, there’s a good chance Liz has been one of the people welcoming you in. One of her favorite parts of the workday is sitting at the reception desk, greeting everyone who walks through the door!

Connection has played an important role in Liz’s own journey too. She shares how Venture House has helped her with socializing, education, employment and self-esteem and how the way she interacts with her family and friends has changed along the way.
Today, Liz hopes to use her own experiences to “be a role model for those who can’t advocate for themselves."

Do you know someone living with mental health challenges? Contact Venture House today. Membership is free, voluntary, and lifelong.
https://venturehouse.org/contact/

“Our Movement, Our Moment.”
Venture House was proud to be in Albany for the Alliance for Rights and Recovery’s 44th Annual Conference, joining peers, advocates, providers and leaders from across New York.

For us, the conversations around lived experience, peer support, advocacy, and community-based recovery connect directly to what happens in our Clubhouses every day, members building relationships, finding purpose, returning to work and education and having a voice in their own recovery.

We came back with new connections, new ideas and a lot to carry forward into our work.

Learn more about our program : https://venturehouse.org/

What a day in the Boogie Down Bronx! Thank you all so much for your support in making yesterday’s Venture House Bronx Ribbon Cutting & Art Showcase such a wonderful success! A special thank you to our community partners, members, Board, and staff for helping make this milestone so memorable. We are thrilled to be growing our community and bringing even more fellowship, purpose, and opportunity to the Boogie Down Bronx!

"It was a tremendously successful event! We were honored to welcome Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson; Assemblymember Yudelka Tapia, District 86; Assemblymember George Alvarez, District 78; Dr. Alister F. Martin, Commissioner, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; and Fidel Malena, Bronx Regional Representative, Office of Governor Kathy Hochul, along with the Bronx Chamber of Commerce, scores of Venture House members, community partners, Board members, and staff from across the boroughs.

What stood out was the outpouring of support for Venture House Bronx and the Clubhouse Model itself.

But the most engaging part of it all, was the extraordinary member artwork on display throughout the clubhouse! Several pieces were sold at the event! "

-Venture House, CEO, Juliet Douglas

Learn more about Venture House Bronx and this exciting milestone:

NYC Health Department: https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/about/press/pr2026/nyc-health-department-celebrates-new-clubhouse-in-the-bronx.page

The Bronx Daily: https://bronx.com/nyc-health-department-opens-new-bronx-facility-for-adults-with-serious-mental-illness/

A big thank you to Malaquias and Ronny from Chosen Barber Shop for spending time at our Bronx Clubhouse and supporting Venture House! 💈🙌
Located right in the Bronx at 2401B Westchester Avenue, Chosen Barber Shop is a great example of local businesses showing up for their community.
We’re grateful to have community partners who believe in connection, inclusion, and supporting our members.

Connection, encouragement and a shared love of sports ! Alex enjoys spending time with fellow members and bringing his passion for sports to Venture House Sports News!

Interested in joining Venture House? Learn more about membership and enrollment here: https://venturehouse.org/clubhouse-membership/

Venture House and B.A.C.E (Be A Community Educator) teamed up for the Hoop-Off Basketball Tournament at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens. Members enjoyed a day of basketball, food, music, and fun while bringing the community together and promoting mental health awareness. A special shout-out to Venture House member Tiana, whose passion and ideas helped bring this annual event to life!

Interested in supporting next year’s Hoop-Off? Contact Caden at [email protected] to learn about sponsorship opportunities.

"It was great having all the Clubhouses come together again for this and just have fun on the court." — Tiana

Come meet Venture House at Brooklyn Public Library!

Stop by to learn more about our free mental wellness support, employment and education resources, housing support and more.

📅 Tuesday, September 22, 2026

⏰ 12:00 PM–3:00 PM

📍 Central Library – Lobby Gallery

10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238.

We’d love to see you there!

🔗 Visit the Brooklyn Public Library event page for more information: https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/venture-house-tabling-central-library-lobby-20260922-1200pm

🎉 Join us to celebrate the grand opening of Venture House BRONX with a Ribbon Cutting and Art Showcase, in partnership with NYC DOHMH!

This milestone marks an exciting new chapter for Venture House and our continued commitment to expanding access to free mental health recovery services throughout New York City.

📅 Monday, September 28, 2026
⏰ 11:30 AM–4:00 PM
📍 2494 Elm Place, 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY 10458

Tour our new Bronx Clubhouse, meet members and staff, and enjoy an Art Showcase featuring original artwork created by Bronx members for their new space.

✂️ 11:30 AM–12:30 PM | Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
🎨 1:00–4:00 PM | Art Showcase & Clubhouse Tours

Light refreshments will be served. Select artwork will also be available for purchase, with proceeds supporting our member artists.

RSVP here:
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Venture House Brooklyn and the Bronx came out in full force for Summer Streets again this year! Our band, Ventura, brought music and energy to the Brooklyn stage, showcasing the talents of Venture House members. Thank you to our DOT partners for helping us connect with the community and sharing important mental health resources.

“I had a good time. I feel so appreciated by the band members. I encourage everyone to learn an instrument and join a band. It is very enlightening and fulfilling playing the drums.” — Curtis

Learn more about our program : https://venturehouse.org/