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.
I have work with Lynn one of the owner and I work hard on my parents skills and my life has change for the better. They are and great team to work with my daughter that work with bree the other owner.
The people that work here are just plain Awesome!!!! They are patient and caring from there nurses to the bus driver of there mobile unit. I hope, and pray that someday they can reach out even farther in Northern Wisconsin. They have saved my life that alone is enough said!!! THANK YOU!
When you look up the word: Five Stars, you’ll see the meaning is: (adj) of the highest quality. I believe, through experience, when you and/or someone you adore receives services from Common Threads- you’re and/or they’re getting just that. Top tier, inspiring, nurturing, empowering, genuine, patient centered care!
