Genesis Club House, Inc.

Genesis Club House, Inc. Genesis Club is work-focused community of hope and dignity where mental health recovery is possible.


Genesis Club opened its doors on September 15, 1988 with 25 members. Twelve months prior, a committed and passionate Board of Directors decided that the city of Worcester should have a free-standing Clubhouse community. This decision was made after a visit to Fountain House in New York City, the first clubhouse model in the country. From a modest beginning, Genesis Club has developed a highly reco

gnized Accredited Clubhouse with Clubhouse International that is an Evidenced Based Practice with the US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Genesis Club offers vocational training, education, employment, housing, wellness and social supports to over 550 members each year. Most importantly, Genesis Club offers a community of hope and dignity where recovery is possible. Genesis Club is one of twelve training centers of Clubhouse International. Since that time, the Genesis International Training Center has trained over 300 Clubhouses, 2000 colleagues from 35 states and 16 countries. Genesis Club strives to be a leading community partner with Worcester employers, landlords, families, colleges/universities and health care providers.

Join Genesis Club in congratulating James on his new job as Activities Assistant at Regalcare in Worcester! He’ll be ass...
04/27/2026

Join Genesis Club in congratulating James on his new job as Activities Assistant at Regalcare in Worcester! He’ll be assisting clients as they participate in daily entertainment and educational activities. We are so happy for this new opportunity, and can’t wait to see you reach your next goal!

Clubhouse Giving Day is a global day of giving that raises funds and awareness for Clubhouses around the world—supportin...
04/27/2026

Clubhouse Giving Day is a global day of giving that raises funds and awareness for Clubhouses around the world—supporting mental health recovery, connection, and opportunity.

At Genesis Club, we see this impact every day—helping people build purpose, community, and pathways forward.

Your support helps:
• Expand access to Clubhouses worldwide
• Provide employment, education, and social opportunities
• Sustain long-term mental health recovery

If you don't want to wait to give until Friday, click the link below to give now!
👉 https://www.clubhousegivingday.org/organizations/genesis-clubhouse-inc

Be sure to follow along for updates on Clubhouse Giving Day this week!

This Patriots’ Day, Genesis Club commemorates the first battles of the Revolutionary War fought in Lexington, Concord, a...
04/20/2026

This Patriots’ Day, Genesis Club commemorates the first battles of the Revolutionary War fought in Lexington, Concord, and Menotomy, Massachusetts. Observed in eight states (Massachusetts, Maine, Florida, Wisconsin, Connecticut, North Dakota, Tennessee, and Utah), Patriots Day is an opportunity to reflect on our nation’s fight for independence and to remember our founding principles; freedom, justice, and equality for all.

Here at the Club we will enjoy hot dogs and hamburgers from the grill, each other’s company, and the Boston Marathon! Happy Patriots’ Day!

Genesis Club bids a fond farewell to our NYC colleagues from Venture House Queens, Venture House Bronx, Venture House Br...
04/17/2026

Genesis Club bids a fond farewell to our NYC colleagues from Venture House Queens, Venture House Bronx, Venture House Brooklyn, and Venture House Staten Island! These colleagues deepened their skills during this training, and met many members & staff here. It was so much fun for all attending! We look forward to seeing an exciting expansion of their Clubhouse programming in New York!

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Genesis Club congratulates Tim Bancroft as he begins his TE job at Peabody Plumbing Supply in Auburn! He was so excited ...
04/13/2026

Genesis Club congratulates Tim Bancroft as he begins his TE job at Peabody Plumbing Supply in Auburn! He was so excited to be working. Tim, we are so happy for you! :)

Last Wednesday, the Young Adult committee held an Adulting 101 presentation in collaboration with Wayside Youth & Family...
04/10/2026

Last Wednesday, the Young Adult committee held an Adulting 101 presentation in collaboration with Wayside Youth & Family Support Network. Wayside shared some of the resources that they offer and brought some fun trivia with prizes! Wayside will be back next week for the next young adult social, we are looking forward to it!

We’ve received the Lotus Voyager, created by Lotus Clubhouse in Topeka, KS! Lotus Clubhouse has sent the Lotus Voyager ...
04/06/2026

We’ve received the Lotus Voyager, created by Lotus Clubhouse in Topeka, KS! Lotus Clubhouse has sent the Lotus Voyager to different Clubhouses in the US, where each Club will add their own unique touch to the project. This experiment is to strengthen bonds between Clubhouses, learn from one another, and celebrate the ways we overcome challenges. As the Lotus Voyager makes its way to each clubhouse, the clubhouse is responsible for adding a journal entry, some photos, and their club’s current events when passing along the Voyager. By the time the Lotus Voyager has made its rounds, we will have created a collection of shared wisdom- a resource built together by Clubhouses across the country. Thank you, Lotus Clubhouse, we’re excited to add to the Voyager’s journey!

We love having interns at Genesis Club! They bring fresh ideas to our work, but also immerse themselves into the Clubhou...
04/03/2026

We love having interns at Genesis Club! They bring fresh ideas to our work, but also immerse themselves into the Clubhouse model, engage with members, and help foster opportunities for recovery.

Deanna is in her final semester at Worcester State University pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Public Health, minoring in Disability Studies. She has been working in the Training & Development Unit, and is researching the change in average daily attendance in the Clubhouse through the change of the seasons.

Eben is a student at Anna Maria College pursuing a Bachelors in Social Work. He works in the Business, Media, and Technology Unit engaging members in data entry and aiding in migration to a new database.

Be sure to welcome our interns if you see them around the Clubhouse!


Thank you to the Esler Family Foundation for the wonderful opportunity your grant offers the Genesis Club to grow and e...
04/02/2026

Thank you to the Esler Family Foundation for the wonderful opportunity your grant offers the Genesis Club to grow and expand our extraordinary community of donors.

We are excited to announce to our community that your grant will match dollar-for-dollar any donations from:
- donors who are new to Genesis Club
- donors who have given in the past (not since in 2025)

If you have been considering making a contribution to Genesis Club, 2026 is the year !

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04/01/2026

This Women’s History Month, we celebrate the power of second chances and the women who claim them.

When April first walked into Genesis Club House, Inc., she felt “a light go on.” With growing confidence and support from her Clubhouse, she took a step she had always dreamed of: enrolling in college.

With the encouragement of her family and her community behind her, she knows there’s nothing stopping her now.

April's story is a reminder: it’s never too late to grow, to heal, and to build the life you deserve.

Thank you to all of the amazing women involved with Clubhouse around the world. We honor you this month, and every day!

Congratulations Jasmine, for successfully completing your Transitional Employment job! Jasmine worked as an administrati...
03/30/2026

Congratulations Jasmine, for successfully completing your Transitional Employment job! Jasmine worked as an administrative assistant at the Department of Mental Health Area Office. Even though she hadn’t worked in over ten years, her colleagues said she was a focused and reliable worker who brought a lot of positive energy to the office. We are excited to support you in the next steps of your employment journey!

Genesis Club was proud to host 14 Clubhouse Directors, in collaboration with Fountain House, for this year’s Directors’ ...
03/27/2026

Genesis Club was proud to host 14 Clubhouse Directors, in collaboration with Fountain House, for this year’s Directors’ Seminar. This one-of-a- a-kind, 4-day training, helps Directors think differently about their roles, both within and outside of the clubhouse. We focused on how to build strategic partnerships, diversify funding, and increase visibility. It was a wonderful week of shared learning.

This seminar also allowed the Directors to strengthen their professional networks and enjoy all that Worcester had to offer. Thank you for joining us! Directors came from: Fountain House Hollywood (California), Hope Fort Bend Clubhouse (Indiana), Adventure House (North Carolina), Lantern House (Bronx, NY) , Robbie’s House (Wyoming), Fountain House Harlem (NY), Queen City Clubhouse (Ohio), Connections Place Clubhouse (BC, Canada), Sally and Howard Levin Clubhouse (Pennsylvania), Sand Creek Connections (Idaho), Plymouth Bay House (Massachusetts), Northstar Clubhouse (Oregon), Clubhouse of Lehigh County (Pennsylvania), and Up House (Quebec, Canada).

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274 Lincoln Street
Worcester, MA
01605

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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