Vail Communities

Vail Communities Community-based mental health recovery and healthy independent living Vail Communities is a non-profit organization based in Hopkins, Minnesota.

Where We Are . . .
• Minneapolis Uptown (36th & Hennepin)
• Hopkins Downtown and Admin Offices (9th Avenue off Main St.) The agency was founded in 1981 to provide community-based recovery services for adults with serious mental illnesses, and named after mental health pioneer Dr. David Vail. Vail Communities currently operates Clubhouse Community Support Programs in Hopkins and Ramsey County (St.

Paul) and Minneapolis, provides extensive Case Management services, and runs numerous site-based and collaborative programs with community partners. Vail Communities unique person-centered, recovery-oriented approach to services is based on the internationally acclaimed Clubhouse Model.

04/27/2026
Calling ALL Vail supporters! Early Giving is NOW open for Clubhouse Giving Day! This year, it's important more than ever...
04/27/2026

Calling ALL Vail supporters! Early Giving is NOW open for Clubhouse Giving Day! This year, it's important more than ever to raise as much money as we can to keep our Clubhouses open and operational. The need is great and the moment is now!

$500,000 funds 6 months of operational costs for 2 Clubhouses. $300,000 funds 6 months of operational costs for 1 Clubhouse. Can we count on your support to meet our goals? Your gift will help keep our Clubhouse doors open. Donate today using the QR code below or this link: https://www.clubhousegivingday.org/organizations/vailcommunities.

“Putting effective low-cost programs at risk of closure due to unfounded fears about fraud puts our mental health system...
04/24/2026

“Putting effective low-cost programs at risk of closure due to unfounded fears about fraud puts our mental health system — and people’s lives — in jeopardy.”

Thank you to the Minnesota Reformer and Sue Abderholden for underscoring the importance of the Clubhouse Model and highlighting what’s at risk if our Clubhouses close. To read the full article, visit: https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/04/24/unfounded-fraud-concerns-are-putting-an-effective-mental-health-program-at-risk/.

The need is great and the moment is now. Please donate today to help keep our Clubhouse doors open: https://vailcommunities.org/donate.

That’s a wrap on History Theatre 2026!💫 Thank you to everyone who joined us last evening. It was one of our biggest atte...
04/24/2026

That’s a wrap on History Theatre 2026!💫 Thank you to everyone who joined us last evening. It was one of our biggest attendances yet! Thank you to our Clubhouse Members who shared their stories with bravery, honesty, and empowerment.

In case you missed it, there are still ways you can support Vail and our Clubhouses! Next week marks Clubhouse Giving Day, but you don’t need to wait ‘til next week to give! The time is NOW to show your support for our Clubhouses. With recent news of funding losses, it’s important now more than ever to rally together and raise money.

What are we asking? We need YOU to help us meet our fundraising goals. We're asking that you consider donating to keep our Clubhouses open and operational. $500,000 funds six months of operational costs for 2 Clubhouses and $300,000 funds six months of operational costs for 1 Clubhouse. Help us meet our goals so we can continue to support the communities we serve. Donate today by visiting: https://vailcommunities.org/donate.

P.S. More History Theatre pictures to come!

"You walk in the door and everyone knows your name.” Now, due to funding losses, that safe place for so many is in jeopa...
04/22/2026

"You walk in the door and everyone knows your name.” Now, due to funding losses, that safe place for so many is in jeopardy. Thank you to WCCO & CBS News Minnesota for shining a spotlight on the urgency of this situation. Our Clubhouses are vital programs that provide support, promote healing, and save lives.

Tomorrow evening, our Clubhouse Members will take the stage to share their stories of living with mental illness. We’d be honored to have you join us for this free event! Visit the Events tab on our website to learn more.

Mental health support center at risk of closing after losing funding

04/21/2026

Community is at the center of everything we do at the Clubhouse. Walk through our front doors and you’ll be greeted by friendly faces like Donnie, a Clubhouse Member who is sure to brighten up your day and lend a helping hand.

At the Clubhouse, you don’t have to face mental illness alone. Our community is with you every step of the way. To support our Clubhouses and ensure they can continue to stay open, visit: https://www.clubhousegivingday.org/organizations/vailcommunities.

04/21/2026

Today, our Clubhouse Members are hard at work with final preparations and rehearsals for the 12th annual History Theatre collaboration: "Still We Rise." There's still time to RSVP for this free event!

Come join us for an unforgettable night of powerful storytelling, spoken word, and poetry. And, most importantly, come support our Clubhouse Members for their bravery and hard work! RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/still-we-rise-vail-communities-clubhouse-history-theatre-collaboration-tickets-1983637192240?aff=oddtdtcreator.💙

04/20/2026

We want to introduce you to some of our incredible Clubhouse Members! Kicking off our new series "The Daily Vail," our member Richard shares about his experience with the Clubhouse.

You may have seen Richard out in the community advocating, sharing his story, and decreasing the stigma around mental illness. He describes the essence of Clubhouse so well: "Recovery and opportunity in a supportive community." Thanks for sharing your story, Richard, and for being such a strong advocate for recovery and the Clubhouse Model!👏💙

"I've watched my life transform...because of the Clubhouse, I don't feel alone anymore."Thank you to KSTP-TV for shining...
04/17/2026

"I've watched my life transform...because of the Clubhouse, I don't feel alone anymore."

Thank you to KSTP-TV for shining a light on our Clubhouses and highlighting the importance of securing funding to support these life-saving programs. View the full segment here: https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/2-minnesota-mental-health-support-hubs-at-risk-of-closure-with-state-funding-to-end-in-june/.

Two Vail Communities Clubhouses may close after state funding ends, leaving members living with serious mental health challenges without a similar program. Vail Communities said funding for its St. Paul and Minneapolis clubhouses will stop at the end of June, per a notice from the Minnesota Departme...

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