“We Are Not Alone,” the original name of the self-help group that evolved into Fountain House, says a great deal about those early members’ understanding of the importance of community in their recovery and well-being. The concept of community is still central to our approach. However, most research methods are not well suited to the study of community and its impact. To deal with this gap, Fountain House will host a research symposium on June 21 and...
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For anyone, anywhere who aspires to be a clubhouse director
The Fountain House Executive Fellowship
Fountain House New York announces an Executive Fellowship for individuals who aspire to be clubhouse directors. The program will integrate state of the art management techniques with the ideals of Fountain House and its approach to practice. The Fellowship is open to anyone who aspires to be a clubhouse director,...
Posted 06.07.10
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, Kenn Dudek, and Glenn Closeby Camille...
Posted 05.25.10
For the past year, Fountain House has offered a comprehensive program to help members and staff stop smoking. Funded and structured by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Fountain House is one of three organizations in the city testing this fledgling program.
Statistics show that individuals with mental illness are twice as likely to smoke as other people and that 35% of those with chronic mental illness are smokers...
Posted 05.06.10
On April 15, the Fountain House Board of Directors elected a new slate of officers. Among those selected to serve in these leadership roles, Lorna Hyde Graev began...
Posted 05.06.10
Interview with Glenn and Jessie Close
Interview with Ron Howard
Interview with Lorna Graev and...
Posted 04.30.10
For anyone, anywhere who aspires to be a clubhouse Director
The Fountain House Fellowship
Fountain House New York announces an executive Fellowship for individuals who aspire to be clubhouse directors. As an immersion program, Fellows will integrate state of the art management techniques with the ideals and approach to practice of Fountain House. The Fellowship is open to anyone who aspires to be a clubhouse...
Posted 04.27.10
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...
Posted 01.30.10
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...
Posted 01.25.10
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...
Posted 11.18.09
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