Journey Mental Health Center Yahara House

Journey Mental Health Center’s Yahara House, located at 802 East Gorham Street in Madison, Wisconsin, provides a comprehensive community-based mental health program for adults living with severe and chronic mental illness. As part of Journey Mental Health and accredited by Clubhouse International, Yahara House emphasizes recovery through meaningful work, social connection, and reintegration into the community. The program fosters a stigma-free environment where members can develop self-esteem, coping strategies, and supportive relationships while working toward educational, vocational, and personal goals.

Yahara House operates as a work-oriented community, offering structured programs such as the Work-Ordered Day and multiple employment pathways including Transitional, Supported, and Independent Employment. Members have access to social and recreational activities, community resources, and guidance in achieving independence. By prioritizing hope, dignity, and inclusion, Yahara House empowers adults with mental illness to live fulfilling and productive lives, helping them achieve meaningful relationships, employment, and community participation.