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 recognized 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.

12/25/2025

From our Clubhouse family to yours, we wish everyone who celebrates a very Merry Christmas! May you enjoy a day filled with good family, good friends, and good cheer!

In the current economy getting hired can be a challenge for anyone, but for someone living with a challenging mental hea...
12/22/2025

In the current economy getting hired can be a challenge for anyone, but for someone living with a challenging mental health diagnosis, it can feel nearly impossible. Using the resources of Genesis Club’s Career Development Unit, and the leads from our partner MassHire, Anders landed a position with SnapChef. The Clubhouse helped Anders prepare for his interview and complete his training and certification. Now Anders travels across Massachusetts and Rhode Island as a sous chef! Congratulations Anders, on your new career!

Genesis Club held its annual holiday party this week! More than 130 members, staff, board members and friends gathered a...
12/19/2025

Genesis Club held its annual holiday party this week! More than 130 members, staff, board members and friends gathered at the Salem Covenant Church to celebrate the great work we accomplished together this year. We are grateful to the happy crew of volunteer “elves” who helped serve and clean up from dinner so that we could just enjoy ourselves. A special thank you to Jimmy George (Boulevard Diner), for once again providing a delicious meal. Holidays are truly special when celebrated in a Clubhouse community!



All of us here at Genesis Club wish you a very Happy Hanukkah! Wishing everyone who celebrates a peaceful and joyous Ha...
12/15/2025

All of us here at Genesis Club wish you a very Happy Hanukkah! Wishing everyone who celebrates a peaceful and joyous Hanukkah.

Congratulations to Karen Christ who just celebrated 40 years of continuous sobriety! She shared with us that she reache...
12/15/2025

Congratulations to Karen Christ who just celebrated 40 years of continuous sobriety! She shared with us that she reached this milestone by first acknowledging that she had a problem and by attending 12-step meetings, where she enjoys fellowship with like-minded people. The AA recovery community and her faith and trust in God have been central to her success. She also attends a Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA) meeting, specifically for individuals who struggle with addiction and mental illness. Karen said, “These meetings are especially helpful because I can share what’s happening in my life without being judged - similar to our Clubhouse culture.” Karen wants people to know that freedom from substance use is possible and that Clubhouse plays an important role in supporting one’s recovery.

Join us in saying farewell to our colleagues visiting from Tradewinds (Southbridge, MA), Railway Clubhouse (Newton, KS),...
12/12/2025

Join us in saying farewell to our colleagues visiting from Tradewinds (Southbridge, MA), Railway Clubhouse (Newton, KS), Thunderbird Clubhouse (Norman, OK), Breakthrough Clubhouse (Wichita, KS) Northstar Clubhouse (Portland, OR). For the last two weeks these colleagues participated in the Comprehensive Clubhouse Training. Through engagement in the units and the work-ordered day, they have learned from each other and are ready to bring their knowledge back to their home clubhouses. Thank you for training with us. We wish you and your Clubouses all the best!


Juanita’s housing has been unstable for the last year. Since joining the Clubhouse, she has been working hard to secure ...
12/08/2025

Juanita’s housing has been unstable for the last year. Since joining the Clubhouse, she has been working hard to secure safe, stable housing that will allow her to pursue her next goal of getting back to work. Congratulations, Juanita! We’re behind you every step of the way!

Join us in welcoming Victoria Coons-Melanson as our new Associate Program Director! She is returning to work in Clubhous...
12/05/2025

Join us in welcoming Victoria Coons-Melanson as our new Associate Program Director! She is returning to work in Clubhouse after several years as a private therapist. She says “Clubhouse work resonates with me most.” In this new position, Victoria will work to ensure that our Clubhouse offers the greatest number of opportunities for member engagement and growth. Victoria shared that she is most excited to form authentic and meaningful relationships in a Clubhouse that strives to be the best and helps clubs around the world do the same! If you see Victoria around the Clubhouse, say hello!

12/03/2025

A HUGE 'thank you' to everyone who made a donation to Genesis Club on Giving Tuesday! Your gift will help ensure that everyone who needs the support of a Clubhouse community can access us, at no cost to them.

You still have to midnight tonight to donate if you didn't get the chance yesterday. Generosity has no end-date!

https://genesisclub.networkforgood.com/projects/253200-giving-tuesday

Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity that encourages people to support organizations that matter most to them. W...
12/02/2025

Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity that encourages people to support organizations that matter most to them.

We invite YOU to join the movement!

Donate, volunteer, or simply spread the word. Every act of giving strengthens our Clubhouse and the members we serve.

To donate, click here, and thank you for supporting Genesis Club!
https://genesisclub.networkforgood.com/projects/253200-giving-tuesday

More than 800 people came to Genesis Club this year because being a part of a caring community is essential for recovery...
12/01/2025

More than 800 people came to Genesis Club this year because being a part of a caring community is essential for recovery from serious mental illness. Consider kicking off this season by making a contribution tomorrow during Giving Tuesday!

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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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