New Beginnings Clubhouse

08/13/2026

New Beginnings Clubhouse will be reopen for standard operations on Thursday, 8/13/2026.

At this time, we are uncertain if we will have access to the Internet which may impact a portion of the work-ordered day.

08/12/2026

Due to the widespread destruction done by the severe storms yesterday, Clubhouse will be closed today. Roughly 95% of Lake County alone is was without power at outage peaks.

Many roads are still impassable and power lines are down throughout the area.

We will do our best to keep you all updated as more information unfolds. Please stay safe during this strange time.

08/11/2026

Marked Safe from Todays severe weather

08/07/2026

July flew by, but we made so many incredible memories at the Clubhouse! Here is a quick look back at what kept us busy:We entered a float in the Merrillville 4th of July Parade for the first time ever.

Our podcast is officially backcheck out Holidays and Mental Health on YouTube. We connected with local businesses at the community job fair.

We shared banana splits at our Ice Cream Social, rolled some dice during D&D night, and hung out during Friday board game night.

A big, warm welcome to all of our new and returning members who joined us this past month. You make this community what it is! Now that August is here, we're getting ready to head to the Lake County Fair!

Got questions about joining or supporting our mission? Drop us a line at 219-794-1004, visit our website at https://www.nbclubhouse.org/ or read the full July newsletter here:

https://www.nbclubhouse.org/s/July-2026-Newsletter.pdf!

You can also find all of our info in one place at https://linktr.ee/nbch219.

Welcome to New Beginnings Clubhouse OUR MISSION Our mission is to erase the stigma associated with mental illness. At New Beginnings Clubhouse, members find a sense of belonging and are provided with the tools needed to live their full potential. WHO WE ARE New Beginnings Clubhouse is a community of...

07/14/2026

07/13/2026

Tune into the latest New Beginnings Clubhouse podcast!

Our members Sarah, Cassie, and Leia are dropping real talk and solid advice on how to protect your mental health during the holiday season.

This is our first podcast in a while, and it’s full of that good, relatable energy we all need right now.

If you’re interested in creating a podcast with us or want to partner, slide in our DMs and let’s make it happen

We would like to announce our first podcast in a while! Tune into...

07/02/2026

Colleagues braved the heat and humidity to mock up Sarah's car for our first ever participation in the Town of Merrillville’s 2026 4th of July parade!
.. and we didn't melt!!!

You can see us, in all of our glory, on Saturday July 4th, at 11 am. Merrillville Parade route starts at 80th Place (sensory safe zone) continues North on Broadway to the Dean and Barbara White Center.

Come cheer colleagues Mike and Josh on as they brave the heat to pass out candy and info!!!

06/26/2026

🎥 June News Report is Now Live! 💚

📺 Watch the June News Report:
https://youtu.be/gIOsVEdJ34Q?si=5E7odApbONAdGJdd

Stay connected with everything happening at by watching our latest June News Report! Catch up on member highlights, clubhouse activities, special events, upcoming opportunities, and more as we continue promoting mental health recovery, community, and the Clubhouse model.

📰 Missed a previous News Report? Browse our YouTube News Reports Playlist to catch up on past monthly updates from New Beginnings Clubhouse.▶️ News Reports Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD26HulJPHOk

📺 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:
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📲 Instagram followers: The June News Report, News Reports Playlist, and our YouTube channel are all available through the Linktree in our bio.

If you enjoy our videos, please 👍 Like, 💬 Comment, 🔁 Share, and 🔔 Subscribe to help us spread hope, reduce mental health stigma, and show that recovery is possible.

Find out what's been new at New Beginnings Clubhouse this June! And...

06/26/2026

We're proud to celebrate New Beginnings Clubhouse member and Advisory Board Member Dashawn Peterson who was recently featured in The Times of Northwest Indiana's daily newspaper, in a column by Jerry Davich (publishing date: 6/25/2026)

The article highlights DaShawn's personal journey, including his experiences with mental health, autism, ADHD, faith, advocacy, and the important role New Beginnings Clubhouse has played in helping him build confidence, leadership skills, purpose, and meaningful community connections.

DaShawn's story is a powerful reminder of what recovery looks like when people have access to support, opportunity, and a community where they belong.

Congratulations, DaShawn! Thank you for sharing your story and for being an outstanding advocate for mental health and the Clubhouse model.

📰 Read the article:
https://www.nwitimes.com/opinion/columnists/jerry-davich/article_853f2fba-f0b4-4296-9b8b-506a33f7daf6.html

📄 If you encounter any issues, a digital copy is also available here on a accessible OneDrive link:
https://1drv.ms/f/c/b9c541d9753c0527/IgDyr4h-RIIsRLKWISzZ97umAUoHsw7wcbGOOcWSHWEsqJM

All of us are biologically wired to form tribes to provide protection and comfort. This primal need can be much more difficult for people in DaShawn Peterson’s situation.