Community Support Services

We provide resources to empower individuals with mental illness to achieve their personal and professional goals.

CLUBHOUSE COMMUNITY LINKAGES

Massachusetts Clubhouse Coalition: (617-872-0190) Assist individuals with long term mental illness find and secure employment, housing, education, services and support in the community. Clubhouse International: (212)582-0343 or email at info@clubhouse-intl.org: Supports our Clubhouses with understanding and achieving Clubhouse International Accreditation. Offers trainings and opportunities for peer support. Genesis Clubhouse: (508)831-0100 or infor@genesisclub.org: Supports our Clubhouse as a training site for Clubhouse International accreditation and Clubhouse Model.

Recovery Learning Communities: (774)212-4519 in Hyannis and 508-265-0213 in Fall River. Traveling RLC programming and virtual opportunities. KIVA Wellness Center: (508)751-9600 and info@kivacenters.org - Peer Support Training and CPS Certification programs.

EMPLOYMENT

Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC): (508-678-9041 Open Mon-Fri 8:45am – 5pm). Provides ongoing financial support to members seeking employment including funding job coaches, transportation etc.

https://thearcofmass.org/resource-search/massachusetts-rehabilitation-commission-mrc/

https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massability

MassHire Greater Fall River Career Center: (508-730-5000 Open Mon-Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm). Connections for employment resources/job leads and obtaing GED. https://www.mass.gov/locations/masshire-fall-river-career-center

Rotary Club of Greater Fall River: (508-423-0462). Provide leads for job opportunities and volunteer options in the community.

https://portal.clubrunner.ca/4431

Salvation Army: (508-679-7900 Open Mon-Fri 9am – 4pm). Assistance with employment for people with disabilities.

https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/massachusetts/fall-river/

EDUCATION

Bristol Community College Adult Education (BCC)-Fall River: (774-357-2272). Obtaining GED.

Bristol Community College (BCC): (508-678-2811) Continuing education for our individuals as well as Interns for the Clubhouse.

https://bristolcc.edu/learnatbristol/prepareforcollege/adulteducation/

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth: (508-999-8000). Continued education.

https://www.umassd.edu/

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA): (508-646-6200 Open Mon-Fri 8am – 5pm). Collaborate to obtain benefits for members around unemployment and food stamps.

https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-transitional-assistance

Southeast Recovery Learning Community: (508-265-0213) Peer run support, education and advocacy providing opportunities and resources to assist individuals in finding their path to mental health recovery.

https://www.southeastrlc.org/

Fall River YMCA: (508-675-7841 Open Mon- Fri 5am – 9pm, Sat & Sun 7am-5pm). Provides reduced price gym memberships to members. Available to provide large group memberships to clubhouses.

https://ymcasouthcoast.org/locations/fall-river/

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): (Brenda Venice: 508-997-4129) Support to improve the quality of life for individuals diagnoses with mental health conditions and their families via support groups for education, training and presentation programs.

https://www.nami.org/

HOUSING

Fall River Housing Authority: (508-675-3500 Open Mon-Fri 9am – 4pm). Assist in providing quality, affordable housing that is decent and safe, to eligible families in the community.

https://fallriverha.org/

Veterans Transition House: (508-992-5313 Open 24hrs/7days) Assist homeless Veterans leave shelters, regain their footing and move towards stability and independence.

https://www.vetshouse.org/

Citizens for Citizens Inc: (508-679-0041) Fuel Assistance.

https://cfcinc.org/

SOCIALIZATION

Fall River Art Association: (508-673-7212) Provide reduced pricing for individuals Arts/Crafts socials.

https://www.vivafallriver.com/venue/greater-fall-river-art-association/

East Gate Christian Academy: (508-730-1735) Allows Members to conduct Art Classes at the school.

https://www.egcacademy.org/

TRANSPORTATION

SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY (SRTA): (508-999-5211 Terminal Open Mon-Fri 6am – 9pm, Sat 6:45am-6pm). Provides bus service throughout Southeastern Mass.

https://www.srtabus.com/

Town Taxi: (508-673-5843) Transportation service.

Town Taxi: Alternative Number (508-673-9999)

FOOD PANTRIES

Espirito Santo Church: (508-672-2229) Supports with food.

https://masstime.us/espirito-santo-catholic-church-in-fall-river-ma/

Gates of Hope: (508-837-1962) Food Pantry

https://www.gatesofhopeinc.org/

Citizens for Citizens Inc: (508-679-0041) Food Pantry

https://cfcinc.org/programs/food-pantry/

SHELTERS

Fall River Family Center: (508-679-2109) Homeless Shelter