On Wednesday, October 21, celebrated actress, activist and Fountain House friend Glenn Close helped launch our groundbreaking anti-stigma campaign, BringChange2Mind.org.
Appearing with her sister Jessie on ABC’s Good Morning, America and “The View” and MSNBC’s Dr. Nancy, Glenn spoke candidly about Jessie’s struggle with bi-polar disorder, the importance of supportive loved ones and self-advocacy, and the persistent stigma still...
January 27 – 29, 2010 — In an effort jointly organized by Independence Center of St. Louis, MO; Magnolia House of Cleveland, OH; and Fountain House, representatives from more than twenty independent clubhouses in the United States met together in St. Louis to discuss pertinent issues. Almost immediately, a surprising theme arose: from North Carolina to Washington State, participants expressed concern that US clubhouses are in trouble.
Equally astonishing...
Written by Camille Tibaldeo, Fountain Gallery Communications Manager
Citi Executive Conference Center at 601 Lexington Avenue was the scene of Fountain Gallery’s Eighth Annual Celebration of Life benefit on Monday, November 9, 2009, where nearly 400 friends and collectors gathered to view more than 100 original artworks displayed for sale. This event is a remarkable collaboration of the commercial real estate industry and the New York arts community with Fountain...
Written by Jonathan Glass and Alan Doyle, Fountain House, New York
November 12-17, 2009 — Taking on the role of representing Fountain House in a foreign country, one where the mental health system is considered in its early stages, was a challenge. We were confident that we could shed light on what can be accomplished. But we also knew that we needed a much clearer understanding of the culture before doing so. We had a lot to learn about how mental...
September 29, 2009 — Award-winning actresses Sarah Jones and Glenn Close transfixed an audience of more than 500 with a deeply affecting original performance piece at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College.
Under My Hat is a series of character sketches based on interviews Ms. Jones conducted with Fountain House members and other personal accounts of mental illness researched by both performers. In the show,...
Twenty Fountain House members recently completed a six-month culinary training program at Kyotofu, a well-known Hell’s Kitchen restaurant and bakery. The 170-hour class provided a solid foundation in food preparation and presentation and included instruction in food safety, knife skills, vegetables and grains, meats, soups, and a luscious assortment of desserts.
The graduates of the program are now looking for employment with area restaurants or caterers. Additionally, they...
