Vision: 

Every adult living with a serious mental health condition has the opportunity, support, and connection needed to live with purpose, independence, and hope.

History: 

Clubhouse Atlanta was founded in 2018 by Susie Kyle and Bill McClung, following years of involvement with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and personal experiences caring for family members affected by mental illness. They saw the need for a different kind of support—one that recognized the whole person and created opportunities for connection, purpose, independence, and recovery within a supportive community.

Through their research, Susie and Bill discovered Clubhouse International, an evidence-based model of psychosocial rehabilitation used around the world. The Clubhouse model is endorsed by leading organizations, including the World Health Organization (WHO), American Psychiatric Association (APA), and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Believing strongly in the power of this community-based approach, they set out to establish Georgia's first standards-based Clubhouse for mental health wellness.

Clubhouse Atlanta opened its doors in October 2020 and achieved Clubhouse International accreditation in September 2025. Today, more than 100 members are part of our growing community, a place where people are welcomed, valued, and supported in pursuing meaningful and fulfilling lives.

At Clubhouse Atlanta, members are not defined by a diagnosis or treated simply as recipients of services. Members are valued contributors to the Clubhouse community.