Venture House

Venture House 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.

Another successful Employment Support Dinner! Members came together to discuss workplace success, share experiences, and...
07/30/2026

Another successful Employment Support Dinner!
Members came together to discuss workplace success, share experiences, and learn from one another. Thank you to everyone who participated and made it a great evening. Congratulations to our members who continue to achieve their employment goals! πŸ‘

Learn more about our employment & education program: https://venturehouse.org/employment-education/

What a fun day at our Venture House Staten Island Community Festival! πŸŽ‰ Our clubhouse was filled with great energy, food...
07/22/2026

What a fun day at our Venture House Staten Island Community Festival! πŸŽ‰ Our clubhouse was filled with great energy, food, games, wellness activities, and meaningful connections with members, neighbors, and community partners. We were also honored to welcome Council Member Frank Morano Councilman Frank Morano , who stopped by to show his support for the Venture House community. Learn more about our program: https://venturehouse.org

Together, members and staff work side by side to run the daily operations of the Clubhouse, build meaningful relationshi...
07/14/2026

Together, members and staff work side by side to run the daily operations of the Clubhouse, build meaningful relationships, and create a space where every person is valued and every contribution matters.
Thank you, Tommy, for sharing what Venture House means to you!

Read our member stories: https://venturehouse.org/members-stories/

06/29/2026

Pride Month may be coming to an end, but conversations about identity, acceptance, and belonging deserve a place all year long 🌈

For Episode 9, we visited Central Park to hear from community members about identity, self-expression, and the challenges that can come with navigating expectations, stereotypes, and labels. Each conversation offered a unique perspective on belonging, authenticity, and what it means to be yourself.

Watch the full episode on YouTube and join the conversation: https://youtu.be/MChgLnY_6eo

06/17/2026

Last year’s Venture House Community Festival was filled with laughter, connection, food, games, and community spirit. 🌺✨

We're excited to do it all again this year! Join us as we celebrate the power of community and explore the Eight Dimensions of Wellness.

πŸ“… Friday, June 26
⏰ 12 PM – 3 PM
πŸ“ 1442 Castleton Ave, Staten Island, NY 10302

If you plan to attend, please register using the link below:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/XsVA1SgqZD?origin=lprLink

We can't wait to see you there! πŸ’™

Venture House Brooklyn has moved around the corner into our 11,000 sq ft permanent location. We are proud to deepen our ...
06/16/2026

Venture House Brooklyn has moved around the corner into our 11,000 sq ft permanent location. We are proud to deepen our roots in one of the most diverse and vibrant communities in the world, providing free, lifelong mental health support.

Please come for a tour, and learn more about our program.
https://venturehouse.org/contact/

At Venture House Brooklyn, Sandie found a welcoming community through the Media Unit. The friendliness and support of st...
06/16/2026

At Venture House Brooklyn, Sandie found a welcoming community through the Media Unit. The friendliness and support of staff and members helped him get involved, build confidence and take on new opportunities such as running morning meetings and participating in unit huddles.

Read our member stories: https://venturehouse.org/members-stories/

06/12/2026

Last month was Mental Health Awareness Month, but the conversation goes way beyond just one month. For Episode 8, we took to the streets of Brooklyn to talk with community members about mental health, what support looks like, and why sharing different perspectives matters!

Watch the full episode on YouTube and join the conversation:
https://youtu.be/fnGB-rYFgxI

"I love the support system here. Even when things are busy, I feel supported." - ElijahWe are proud of our member Elijah...
06/09/2026

"I love the support system here. Even when things are busy, I feel supported." - Elijah

We are proud of our member Elijah for graduating from Raising My Voice! Raising My Voice is a 6 week story-telling and leadership training program, designed for and by people who have experienced incarceration. The program helps participants to claim their personal narrative and hone leadership and public speaking skills.
Congrats, Elijah!!

Read our member stories: https://venturehouse.org/members-stories/

06/02/2026

Behind every recovery story is a person who chose to keep going, even on the hardest days. Thank you, Chloe, for sharing your journey and reminding others that hope is always possible!

Read our member stories: https://venturehouse.org/members-stories/

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Jamaica, NY

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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