Viability

01/26/2026

At Viability, we support people with disabilities and other disadvantages through employment services, training, education, and community living programs across five states. Each program helps build access, opportunity, and connection. Thank you for helping us begin the year with purpose.

Learn More: https://viability.org

01/26/2026

CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT
Monday January 26
Due to extreme weather conditions, Viability offices and programs will be closed today Monday January 26.
Residential services will continue normal operations.
All programs and services are expected to resume as scheduled on Tuesday January 27. Stay tuned for updates.

01/21/2026

A supportive community can make all the difference. Viability’s Clubhouses support adults living with mental health conditions through shared work, social connection, and wellness activities that promote stability and purpose. Members foster larger community connections and form meaningful relationships every day.
Learn More: https://viability.org/programs-who-we-serve/clubhouses-work-wellness/

01/14/2026

Rob has been an example and an inspiration for all of us! Rob, Congratulations on your achievements and for the many things you bring to the community and the Star Light Clubhouse

“Clubhouses saved my life.”

Robert Wild, a member of Star Light Center, has been part of the Clubhouse community for 20 years. When he first joined, he was recovering from years of mental health challenges and deep isolation. Through the Clubhouse, Robert found connection, purpose, and the support he needed to rebuild his life.

Today, Robert is a trained Clubhouse International Faculty member who travels to accredit Clubhouses, serves on multiple mental health boards in Western Massachusetts, and shares his recovery story to inspire others. From getting help with resumes to gaining the confidence to speak in front of large audiences, Robert continues to grow, proving that with the right community, people can reclaim their future.

01/14/2026

This is the result of collective work! Thank you all for helping our communities!

The Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities favorably reported our livable wage bill – An act relative to a livable wage for human service workers – advancing it through the legislative process. The next committee to hear the livable wage bills is House and Senate Way...

01/12/2026

Viability’s Youth Career Readiness programs support students ages 14 to 22 who are living with a disability as they move from school into adult life. Students explore career options, build work habits, and gain skills for success. Programs across Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, and Rhode Island provide classroom learning and real-world vocational experiences.

Learn More: https://viability.org/programs-who-we-serve/career-readiness-for-students-program/

01/07/2026

January is a time for new goals. Viability’s Employment Services support people with disabilities and other disadvantages who want to build skills, explore career paths, and find meaningful work. Our team partners with employers who value workplaces that welcome everyone.

Learn More: https://viability.org/programs-who-we-serve/employment-services-program/

01/07/2026

We see team work with a side of delicious cinnamon sticks warming up a cold morning! Guess who’s taking classes at Holyoke Community College learning and always bringing new recipes to share with us?

Teamwork in action at Odyssey! Members baked delicious cinnamon sticks together. ☺️

01/07/2026

If you are in Western Massachusetts, make sure to check out and visit Star Light Clubhouse in Florence/Northampton, Odyssey House in Holyoke, Springfield Lighthouse in Springfield, Forum House Clubhouse in Westfield and Berkshire Pathways in Pittsfield! Clubhouse International - ICCD

As the new year begins, remember that mental illness recovery is not a resolution; it’s a journey best taken together.

Clubhouses around the world offer a welcoming place to connect, rebuild, and thrive.

Find your Clubhouse today: https://bit.ly/3LqzccV