Friendship House
Support. Connection. Stability.
Friendship House is a clubhouse-style community program for adults living with mental illness. It provides a safe, welcoming space for individuals to find purpose, social connection, and daily structure — all outside of traditional treatment models.
Who We Serve
Friendship House is for adults with chronic mental illness who want to connect, engage, and find support in a voluntary, non-clinical setting. Participants shape the community’s atmosphere and activities.
Program Goals
Promote recovery and wellness by creating a centered, strengths-based environment that empowers individuals through peer support. Offer mental health programming that is non-treatment based for those who choose not to engage in, or do not require, more intensive traditional mental health care.
Link individuals facing mental health challenges to valuable resources within the community and mental health system.
Support individuals and help them gain the skills to advocate for themselves.
Encourage community involvement through social activities and volunteer opportunities.
Encouraging everyone to share their ideas about the club not only enriches our community but also empowers them to take charge in other aspects of their lives.
Create opportunities for social interaction for individuals with severe mental illness.
Why It Matters
It's not treatment, it's community.
Friendship House helps individuals overcome isolation by building a daily routine, confidence, and meaningful social connections. It's a place to be seen, supported, and empowered.
Want to become a member?
Membership is simple and free for Woodbury County Residents and $10 for non-residents.
To join, you must:
Be an adult (18 years or older) diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness, possessing basic social skills, with no recent history of violence or current criminal charges.
How to Get Started:
Providers who are interested in referring an individual can request a referral form from Kathy Roberts, Manager, at robertsk@siouxlandmentalhealth.com
Call us at (712) 255-4209
Or ask your Siouxland Mental Health provider to refer you.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please visit our Walk-in Crisis Center located at 4038 Division Street in Sioux City, 24/7/365
Are you feeling overwhelmed and need to talk? Call us at 712-252-3871 option 8, 24/7/365
