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< Back Clubhouse Giving Day 2022 Jun 1, 2022 Join an international movement to raise funds and awareness for Clubhouse It’s time to show that your community is full of generosity! On June 1st, help us celebrate #ClubhouseGivingDay ! Pledge your support now! Previous Next

< Back Fountain House Applauds Congressman Ritchie Torres for Introducing the CCBHC Expansion Act Fountain House Feb 8, 2024 Washington, D.C. — On Wednesday, Representative Ritchie Torres (NY-15) introduced the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Expansion Act of 2024. The federal legislation, co-sponsored by Representative Shri Thanedar (MI-13), aims to improve community mental health services by promoting a more holistic, patient-centered approach to treatment and care. Building off earlier bill language from last Congress, the legislation directs CCBHCs to enhance their scope of services to support people in their mental illness recovery, whether independently or in partnership with local clubhouses. This includes psychosocial rehabilitation services that advance people’s employment and educational opportunities, housing, and other holistic needs, which play a significant role in fostering recovery and wellbeing. This is the first time clubhouse has been defined in federal bill language, importantly with the feedback and technical support of several clubhouse members living with serious mental illness, including those from Fountain House. The comprehensive definition recognizes how clubhouses, and the therapeutic social environments they provide, are uniquely positioned to address the negative symptoms of serious mental illness, like loneliness and social isolation , which medication and therapy can’t tackle alone. As Fountain House’s newly released research shows , clubhouses are also incredibly effective at reducing the secondary costs of untreated mental illness, including lost wages, disability benefits, repeat emergency room visits, and criminal justice impacts, which saves the U.S. nearly $700 million a year. If clubhouses were expanded to reach even just 5% of the 15.4 million adults in the U.S. impacted by serious mental illness, the net societal benefit would exceed $8.5 billion annually. “Despite the significant growth in mental health awareness in recent years, access to essential services and person-centered care models remains rooted in outdated practices,” said U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres (NY-15) . "Many communities — especially in the Bronx — still lack adequate and equitable access to a diverse range of mental health services. By enhancing service accessibility and broadening care options, we can enhance outcomes for individuals grappling with severe mental illness and bolster the well-being of entire communities. This legislation aims to widen access to these critical services, ensuring that individuals in need of essential mental health support are not left behind. I commend the relentless efforts of Fountain House Bronx in championing holistic mental health care that truly saves lives within our community.” “We applaud Congressmen Torres for introducing the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Expansion Act of 2024 in partnership with people most impacted by serious mental illness, including Fountain House’s members and with Clubhouse International,” said Ken Zimmerman, CEO of Fountain House . “By recognizing and incorporating psychosocial services as integral tools for recovery, this legislation addresses critical gaps in our mental health infrastructure that have, for too long, relied solely on clinical care. As local clubhouses are leveraged for their expertise, we hope it will ultimately create a more comprehensive and coherent mental health ecosystem that can meet people where they’re at and more meaningfully address the social drivers of health.” “Expanding access to clubhouses and the social supports they provide is absolutely essential and we thank Rep. Torres and Rep. Thanedar for championing the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Expansion Act to bring these vital resources to more people across the country,” said Shawn Guffey, member of Fountain House . “People’s lives are at stake: their ability to function, to be independent, to lead full and happy lives. We need more support from leaders at every level of government to ensure mental health is a priority that is funded and scaled.” “We are encouraged by the expansion of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic services and applaud Congressman Torres for his leadership on this important issue,” said Joel D. Corcoran, Executive Director and CEO of Clubhouse International . “Psychosocial rehabilitation programs like Clubhouses are a medical necessity for recovery and should be a part of every comprehensive mental health service system. We have decades of evidence demonstrating that programs offering dignity, self-determination, social inclusion, and meaningful rehabilitation opportunities truly help people living with mental illness reclaim their futures and thrive in the community.” Several clubhouses in Fountain House’s national network, Fountain House United , who also offered technical assistance on the bill, shared their wide support for the CCBHC Expansion Act and how it would improve and integrate care. “The community of Magnolia Clubhouse in Cleveland, Ohio, is proud to support this work and we are in great appreciation to Rep. Torres for championing psychiatric rehabilitation and the Clubhouse model as an exceptional example of what people living with mental illness need and deserve,” said Lori D’Angelo, Executive Director of Magnolia Clubhouse . “Clubhouses fill a void in the crisis-oriented system of care and offer a holistic and comprehensive approach that provides community, opportunity, and hope.” “The CCBHC Expansion Act is a tremendous step forward for our nation’s behavioral health care,” said Kailey Fiedler-Gohlke, CEO of HERO House NW . “Highlighting the importance of the Clubhouse model as a key aspect of the continuum of care for those living with mental illness is a critical component of recovery. Isolation is the most devastating symptom of mental illness and expanding the access to models, such as the Clubhouse, can reduce and eliminate the loneliness people experience. HERO House NW’s community is proud to support this bill.” For more information on Fountain House and how it’s supporting people living with serious mental illness through direct services, practice innovation, advocacy, and policy change, visit FountainHouse.org . Fountain House Fountain House is a national mental health nonprofit fighting to improve health, increase opportunity, and end social and economic isolation for people living with serious mental illness. Founded in 1948 in New York City, Fountain House originated the clubhouse model of community mental health that has been replicated more than 300 times in nearly 40 U.S. states and in 30 countries around the world. Original post: https://fountainhouse.org/news/fountain-house-applauds-congressman-ritchie-torres-for-introducing-the-ccbhc-expansion-act Press Contact Minhee Cho mcho@fountainhouse.org 347-498-4236 Previous Next

< Back 2022 HERO House NW 5K Major Sponsorship Opportunities HERO House NW Communications Mar 8, 2022 Major Sponsorships now available For more information please see our 5K Sponsorship packet or complete the online sponsorship form . If you'd like to register for the 5K event, please go to our registration page . Previous Next

< Back 5K Sponsor LOTUS Seattle | NewsRadio 97.7FM | STAR 101.5 | TalkRadio 570AM Jun 30, 2022 Thank you to our Major Sponsor! We're proud to announce that LOTUS Seattle / NewsRadio 97.7FM / STAR 101.5 / TalkRadio 570AM is sponsoring our HERO House 5K as our major advertising sponsor! Register now and join the fun on September 10, 2022 at: https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Redmond/HEROHouse5K Previous Next

< Back CEO Interview on King 5 News Amity Addrisi Dec 4, 2018 Watch King 5 News’ Amity Addrisi talk live with our CEO Kailey Fiedler-Gohlke on Mental Health Day. King 5 News’ Amity Addrisi talks live with CEO Kailey Fiedler-Gohlke on Mental Health Day Previous Next

Contact Us Clubhouse Locations & Contact HERO House NW 12838 SE 40th Pl. Bellevue, WA 98006 Phone (425) 614-1282 Email info@herohousenw.com Website www.herohousenw.com Seattle Clubhouse 711 6th Ave N, Suite 101 Seattle, WA 98109 Phone (206) 501-3730 Email info@seattleclubhouse.com Website www.seattleclubhouse.com Bellevue Clubhouse 12838 SE 40th Pl. Bellevue, WA 98006 Phone (425) 614-1282 Email info@bellevueclubhouse.com Website www.bellevueclubhouse.com Everett Clubhouse 1901 Wetmore Ave. Unit C Everett, WA 98201 Phone (425) 389-9510 Email info@everettclubhouse.com Website www.everettclubhouse.com

< Back Press Release: WA State Legislative Wins Kailey Fiedler-Gohlke, MA, CRC, Chief Executive Officer Apr 26, 2021 New initiatives approved by Washington Legislature put care in the lead for responding to mental health emergencies VIEW PRESS RELEASE: WA State Legislative Wins As the U.S. looks to reform policing, care response to mental health calls is a key way to prevent violence, save lives and insure that people get the help they need. SEATTLE — Several key investments and legislation were approved by the Washington State Legislature this session that will position care response as a key model for responding to emergency calls that can escalate into violent and deadly confrontations. “Too often when we send law enforcement to respond to mental health emergencies, they result in violent conflicts,” said Kailey Fiedler-Gohlke, MA, CRC, chief executive officer of HERO House NW. “These new investments help create an alternative, where we send care responders, rather than police, to handle these calls and have a dedicated alternative call number from 911.” HERO House operates three Clubhouses in the Seattle area. Clubhouses are an innovative community-based model that supports people living with serious mental illness step out of the shadows of social isolation and join a community that works with them to identify and achieve their goals, while supporting basic needs such as healthcare and housing. The need for alternatives is urgent, Fiedler-Gohlke said. According to a journal review of the Washington Post's officer-involved shootings database, at least 1 in every 4 people killed in an interaction with law enforcement has a serious mental illness. “Police are being asked to do jobs they were never intended to do, including responding to people who have mental health needs,” Fiedler-Gohlke said. “These investments will help insure that people with mental illness are responded to more safely, by peers and people with medical training.” Legislation and funding approved by the Legislature includes: HB 1477, which creates a statewide “988” hotline and a comprehensive behavioral health crisis response system. Having a separate number from 911 for such emergencies helps ensure care response teams made up of health and mental health professionals and peers can attend appropriate calls and assist people having a mental health crisis. Funding to increase local behavioral health mobile crisis response team capacity and to ensure each region has at least one adult and one children and youth mobile crisis team that is able to respond to calls coming into the 988 crisis hotline established through HB 1477, for better access to treatment sources. ($38.579M) Funding for co-responder grants - including non-law-enforcement first responders - to communities throughout the state to ensure that a mental health practitioner is on the team of personnel responding to an emergency involving a person experiencing behavioral health crises. ($2M) Funding of a Blue Ribbon Commission to be appointed by Gov. Inslee to look at the intersection of the criminal justice and behavioral crisis systems. ($300K) “These policies and allocations create and expand programming that will help people immediately, as well as help us build to a future where we can respond to all mental health emergencies in a caring, appropriate way that treats people safely and with dignity,” FiedlerGohlke said. “It’s also a positive and hopeful response to all the tragedies we’ve seen in recent years and the call to make changes in law enforcement responses.” HERO House is working with its national partner, Fountain House, as part of a multi-state campaign to pursue community-crafted, innovative, care response alternatives that address emergency mental healthcare with a mental health-first approach. “Fountain House is proud to partner with HERO House and other Clubhouses around the country and their members to build a movement for care response. These initiatives in Washington are a model for the nation and a huge win for people in the state who live daily with the challenges of serious mental illness, including risks that come along with law enforcement responses to mental health emergencies,” said Mary Crowley, Chief External Affairs Officer at Fountain House. “We envision a future in which mental health emergencies are treated as the health emergencies they are with support from culturally competent mental health professionals and peers, and prevented with community-based models such as Clubhouses. Washington has made significant strides in both these areas.” Fountain House, based in New York City, is where the Clubhouse model originated 73 years ago, and has since been replicated in 200 jurisdictions around the country, including HERO House. ---- HERO House NW comprises three Mental Health Clubhouses in Bellevue, Everett and Seattle, and uses a psychiatric rehabilitation model that focuses on socialization and community engagement. Every participant, known as a “member,” of the Clubhouse program, has a voice in the running of their Clubhouse. Clubhouses create a safe space where members living with mental illness can step out of the shadows of social isolation and reintegrate into society by becoming gainfully employed, pursuing an education, and obtaining stable housing. https://www.herohousenw.org/ Previous Next

< Back 5K Early Bird Tickets now on sale! HERO House NW Communications Mar 1, 2022 Tickets for the 2022 HERO House 5K are now on sale! Tickets for the 3rd Annual Everyday HERO 1 in 5K event are now on sale! Register now to take advantage of early bird pricing before April 1st. And stay tuned for the 2022 Run like a HERO logo design! Register at: https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Redmond/HEROHouse5K Previous Next

2023 IMPACT Report Cover photos 20 Cover 1/20 DOWNLOAD REPORT To help us realize our vision, HERO House NW relies on grants, public funding, and gifts from generous donors like you. HERO House NW Funding Spending Responsibly In Numbers We are dedicated to spending your gifts responsibly, and to be good stewards of our donations. 80% We spend 81% of our funds on our daily programs–areas such as Employment, Education, and Social–that directly benefit our members and help them move forward with their lives. 13% The administrative costs to run the clubhouse programs of HERO House NW represent only 10% of our budget. 7% Annually we use 6% of our budget on fundraising and marketing. Financial Efficiency HERO House NW’s financial practices demonstrate the highest standard of accountability and best practices. We encourage you to read our annual impact report and our 990 filings which are linked on this page. An annual financial statement from our independent auditor, Loveridge Hunt & Co. is available upon request. Impact Report 2023

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HERO House NW Staff Kailey Fiedler-Gohlke Chief Executive Officer Kailey Fiedler-Gohlke, MA, CRC is the Chief Executive Officer of HERO House NW, a nonprofit organization located in Washington State. HERO House NW uses the psychiatric rehabilitation model of Clubhouse to provide social practice for adults living with mental illness. Ms. Gohlke has been with the organization since 2012. She graduated in 2008 from the University of Washington with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and International Studies. In 2010, she earned her Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Western Washington University and is currently working on her Doctorate in Organizational Development at Grand Canyon University. Under her leadership, HERO House NW has expanded across the state of Washington and has been a staunch advocate for increasing funding for behavioral health services. In 2020, she became the subject matter expert on Clubhouse for the State of Washington's Health Care Authority and has been key in starting up over 11 more Clubhouses across the state. She also serves on the Faculty for Clubhouse Development of Clubhouse International, traveling throughout the world to review Clubhouses to determine their accreditation status. She also is on the Advisory Board for Western Washington University's Rehabilitation Counseling program and has been appointed and serves on the MIDD Advisory Board of King County. In 2023, she was honored by the Puget Sound Business Journal as one of the Top 40 Leaders Under 40 in the Puget Sound Region. Ms. Gohlke enjoys traveling the world with her husband and when they are not abroad, they enjoy time at home in Seattle, WA with their beloved feline, Ella. Michael Brown Chief Program Officer Michael has been working at the organization since 2016. He has a Masters and an undergraduate degree in Psychology. Recently, Michael joined the faculty of Clubhouse International and became a Community Partner Work Incentives Counselor to assist our membership in navigating various public benefits. Michael currently resides in Covington with his wife and their two children. Isabelle Kalisa Director of Community Partnerships Isabelle has been working at the Clubhouse since March of 2014. She has a Masters and an undergraduate Degree in Business Administration and is a certified benefit planner. She is passionate about working with individuals who are living with mental illness. HERO House Bellevue Olga Yarmoshik Program Director Olga started her Clubhouse journey at Vincent House (Pinellas Park, FL ) after receiving her BS in Psychology from WSU. She has been working for the Clubhouse since March of 2006. Olga loves the clubhouse model and can’t imagine a more wonderful place to be a part of! Quinn Russell Employment Coordinator Clover Mellon-Jackson Clubhouse Employment Associate I Cutter Keeley Clubhouse Housing Associate I Sarah Conlon Housing Director Tasha Footman Clubhouse Rehabilitation Associate I Ashlee Davis Clubhouse Rehabilitation Associate I Hailey Paddock Clubhouse Rehabilitation Associate I Sage Myers Clubhouse Rehabilitation Associate I HERO House Everett Keenan Solomon Program Director Sylvester Jung Clubhouse Rehabilitation Associate I Julia Smith Clubhouse Employment Associate I Julia has been working with HERO House Everett since June of 2024. With three years of experience supporting unhoused young adults, she brings a deep understanding of the challenges many face in the job market. Her dedication to empowering others drives her success in helping members find employment. Outside of work, Julia enjoys hiking, spending quality time with her parents' dog, and eating great food. Her commitment to community and personal well-being reflects her belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive HERO House Seattle Gretchen Hawkins Program Director Gretchen’s nickname at Seattle Clubhouse is “Soul Momma.” She lives and breathes calm transformation through nurturing side by side work in the Clubhouse. With a rare mix of strong character, while putting people at ease with unconditional positive regard, Gretchen is the perfect fit for Program Director at Seattle Clubhouse. Gretchen is also known for her good taste and appreciation for the little things that make our Clubhouse beautiful. Daniel Frost Clubhouse Rehabilitation Associate II Dan joined the Seattle Clubhouse in April 2023 as a Generalist after receiving his BA in Psychology from Western Washington University. He is very happy to be part of such a close-knit community. He values creating positive self-regard, making connections, and helping people build confidence as they learn new skills. In his free time, he enjoys following the Mariners, listening to and playing music, going to trivia nights, and hiking in most if not all weather. Skagit Clubhouse Sarah Meckes Executive Director, Skagit Clubhouse

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