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Venture House is dedicated to the wellness and recovery of people living with mental illness. Members and staff work side-by-side to run the organization.

Venture House is a non-profit organization located in Queens and Staten Island New York. Since 1988 Venture House has been dedicated to providing a range of high quality services to adults diagnosed with mental illness to live and work successfully in the community, independently and with dignity. To date, Venture House has provided services to over 1,000 members. There are over 300 active members, ages 18 and up, with an average daily attendance of 70. Members are involved in all aspects of our business, from building maintenance to hiring staff, making policy decisions and membership on the Board of Directors. Through engagement and work, Venture House is strongly committed to member empowerment and combating stigma. At Venture House, opportunities begin with real work at the Clubhouse. The Clubhouse offers a choice of services that meet members’ life goals. These include:
- involvement in on site work and programming
- transitional & independent employment
- housing program
- connection to other community based services
- social and recreational activities
- access to educational advancement
- advocacy & public benefits assistance
- wellness education and opportunities

To learn move about Venture House visit our website: www.venturehouse.org. Jamaica, Queens
150–10 Hillside Ave
Jamaica, NY 11432
Phone: (718) 658-7201
Fax: (718) 658-7899

Staten Island
1442 Castleton Ave
Staten Island, NY 10302
Phone: (718) 658-7821
Fax: (718) 727-2989

Venture House is accredited by Clubhouse International (WWW.ICCD.org) and is funded by New York City, New York State, and private donors.

11/09/2026

Venture House staff and members attended the 47th Annual ACL Conference in Lake George! A special congratulations to our Social Practitioner, Jesus de las Salas, who was honored during the conference for his years of outstanding service and dedication. We're proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and grateful for his continued contributions to the Venture House community!

Do you know someone living with mental health challenges? Contact Venture House today. Membership is free, voluntary, and lifelong.
https://venturehouse.org/contact/

11/05/2026

Join us for the 31st annual Champions for Charity® holiday shopping benefit at Americana Manhasset, taking place December 3 – 5, 2026. Help support our organization by doing your holiday shopping at participating Americana Manhasset stores during these three days and 25% of your pre-tax purchases will be donated back to us!
To register for your CHAMPION NUMBER or for more information, visit
championsforcharity.org or visit the Americana Concierge Tuesday-Saturday from
10am-5pm.
When it’s time to make a purchase, simply present your CHAMPION NUMBER at checkout. Donations will be made on full-price merchandise only, subject to individual store policy. Donations on participating store gift certificates and special order merchandise are subject to individual store policy. Product exclusions apply.

11/05/2026

Venture House partnered with Lincoln Center for a 10-week theater workshop, where members explored creativity, improvisation, and storytelling. The program concluded with an interactive performance inspired by member Sal Holcman's poem, Hillside Blues Avenue. A special thank you to Lincoln Center's Susanna Stahlmann and Tres Michael for bringing this experience to our members! We look forward to continuing this wonderful partnership in the spring!

Interested in joining Venture House? Learn more about membership and enrollment here: https://venturehouse.org/clubhouse-membership/

11/04/2026

On October 15, Venture House hosted its annual Rising Together Benefit, bringing together members, supporters, and community partners to celebrate recovery, resilience, and opportunity. The evening honored College of Staten Island, UBS Arena, and State Assemblymember Yudelka Tapia, for their outstanding contributions and support of the Venture House mission.

We also extend our gratitude to our generous sponsors: Bristol Myers Squibb, Cozen O'Connor, Patrick B. Jenkins & Associates, Paul Hastings, EURĒKA Foundation, Skadden, Wealthbridge Financial Group, and ARCHIMED for their support of Venture House.

Learn more about our program : https://venturehouse.org/

10/30/2026

We’re thrilled to be part of Champions for Charity® at Americana Manhasset! From
December 3 - 5, 2026, your holiday shopping can help support our cause.

Simply register for your champion number and present it at the time of each purchase so 25% of your designated full-price, pre-tax purchases will be donated back to us.
Visit championsforcharity.org for details.

10/23/2026

Venture House joined the Queens Chamber of Commerce's National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) Job Fair.

The event brought employers and community organizations together to connect job seekers with meaningful career opportunities and helpful resources. Thank you to the Queens Chamber of Commerce and everyone who helped make the day possible. We’re glad to support efforts that promote inclusive employment and stronger community connections.

10/06/2026

If you’ve stopped by Venture House Bronx, there’s a good chance Liz has been one of the people welcoming you in. One of her favorite parts of the workday is sitting at the reception desk, greeting everyone who walks through the door!

Connection has played an important role in Liz’s own journey too. She shares how Venture House has helped her with socializing, education, employment and self-esteem and how the way she interacts with her family and friends has changed along the way.
Today, Liz hopes to use her own experiences to “be a role model for those who can’t advocate for themselves."

Do you know someone living with mental health challenges? Contact Venture House today. Membership is free, voluntary, and lifelong.
https://venturehouse.org/contact/

10/01/2026

“Our Movement, Our Moment.”
Venture House was proud to be in Albany for the Alliance for Rights and Recovery’s 44th Annual Conference, joining peers, advocates, providers and leaders from across New York.

For us, the conversations around lived experience, peer support, advocacy, and community-based recovery connect directly to what happens in our Clubhouses every day, members building relationships, finding purpose, returning to work and education and having a voice in their own recovery.

We came back with new connections, new ideas and a lot to carry forward into our work.

Learn more about our program : https://venturehouse.org/

09/29/2026

What a day in the Boogie Down Bronx! Thank you all so much for your support in making yesterday’s Venture House Bronx Ribbon Cutting & Art Showcase such a wonderful success! A special thank you to our community partners, members, Board, and staff for helping make this milestone so memorable. We are thrilled to be growing our community and bringing even more fellowship, purpose, and opportunity to the Boogie Down Bronx!

"It was a tremendously successful event! We were honored to welcome Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson; Assemblymember Yudelka Tapia, District 86; Assemblymember George Alvarez, District 78; Dr. Alister F. Martin, Commissioner, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; and Fidel Malena, Bronx Regional Representative, Office of Governor Kathy Hochul, along with the Bronx Chamber of Commerce, scores of Venture House members, community partners, Board members, and staff from across the boroughs.

What stood out was the outpouring of support for Venture House Bronx and the Clubhouse Model itself.

But the most engaging part of it all, was the extraordinary member artwork on display throughout the clubhouse! Several pieces were sold at the event! "

-Venture House, CEO, Juliet Douglas

Learn more about Venture House Bronx and this exciting milestone:

NYC Health Department: https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/about/press/pr2026/nyc-health-department-celebrates-new-clubhouse-in-the-bronx.page

The Bronx Daily: https://bronx.com/nyc-health-department-opens-new-bronx-facility-for-adults-with-serious-mental-illness/

09/25/2026

A big thank you to Malaquias and Ronny from Chosen Barber Shop for spending time at our Bronx Clubhouse and supporting Venture House! 💈🙌
Located right in the Bronx at 2401B Westchester Avenue, Chosen Barber Shop is a great example of local businesses showing up for their community.
We’re grateful to have community partners who believe in connection, inclusion, and supporting our members.

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Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 8pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 8pm
Thursday	8:30am - 8pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm
Saturday	11am - 4pm
Sunday	11am - 4pm

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