Independence Center is a non-profit rehabilitation program for adults with severe mental illness in the St. Louis area -- and is nationally recognized for its Clubhouse model of psychosocial rehabilitation. Work-readiness and socialization at the Clubhouse prepare members with life skills.
Founded by friends and family of adults with severe mental illness, advocacy is at the heart of what we do. We work to eradicate the stigma around mental illness, and believe that with proper psychiatric care and resources people with mental illness can recover to live self-fulfilling and productive lives.
LISTEN: Grant Writer Abby Kim tells us about Independence Center
For 40 years, Independence Center has been providing the support a person with a serious and persistent mental illness needs to manage their symptoms, find belonging and purpose and gain the independence to live a healthy, quality life.
Programming focuses on:
• Clinical: Psychiatry, counseling, health assessment and management
• Community Support: Benefits navigation and life skill training
• Employment: Transitional and supported employment opportunities & reparedness
• Housing: Residential care facilities & housing assistance programs
• Wellness: Health and fitness program offerings
The need is great. We rely on individual giving, strategic partnerships, corporate support, and grants to continue to serve this vulnerable and underserved population.
You may recognize Independence Center as the host of one of St. Louis's most exciting and successful fundraisers, Dancing with the St. Louis Stars. To learn more, or to give: www.independencecenter.org.
