Siouxland Mental Health Center

The Friendship House

The Friendship House offers people with mental illness an opportunity to socialize in a setting that is not treatment oriented, while offering the opportunity for learning and problem-solving to occur with the assistance of staff or members.  The program was created in 1981 in response to the needs of the people of Woodbury County.  Since that time, the Friendship House has authorized membership to nearly 1000 people.  Approximately 125 different members use the Friendship House each month, with an average of 35 members visiting each day.

Members enjoy both structured and unstructured activities.  Examples of activities might include:

Special parties are often planned around holidays and special events.  Snacks and coffee are available to members.  Also, meals are provided for members on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11:45am.

Hours of Operation:

Monday – Friday 9:30 – 4:30
Lunch meal Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 11:45
The First and Third Saturday of every month 1pm to 4 pm, serving pizza and playing BINGO

The Friendship House is proud to support the Siouxland Sleepout for the homeless!  Go to www.siouxlandsleepout.com.

Membership is free to Woodbury County residents who have a verified mental illness.  Non-residents can pay $10 for a lifetime membership.  The Friendship House is located very near Siouxland Mental Health Center.  If you are interested in joining the Friendship House, or you just want some more information, contact Friendship House at 712-255-4209 or email Kathy Roberts, Manager or Serena Garvin, Assistant Manager.