Homebase is a community-based Clubhouse program opening in January 2027. The Homebase Clubhouse operated by RISE Housing and Support Services supports adults living with serious mental illness in building meaningful, connected, and self-directed lives.
We thank these community partners for their generous donations towards making Homebase a realty:
- Congressman Paul D. Tonko for securing Community Project Funding (HUD)
- Sonny and Julie Bonacio
- Sarah B. Foulke Charitable Fund
- The Adirondack Trust Company
- Stewart’s Shops/Dake Family
- Church of Latter-Day Saints-Albany
- Saratoga Eagle
- Business For Good Foundation
- Ayco Charitable Foundation, A Program of GS DAF
- CDPHP
- In Memory of Sharon Boyd
- In Memory of Peter M. Nevius
- Courtyard by Marriott
- Residence Inn by Marriott
- J.M. McDonald Foundation
- Connie Wood
- Minich MacGregor Wealth Management
- Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP
- Joseph & Luann Conlon Charitable Fund
- Several Private Donors
Join our list of esteemed donors by donating to Homebase Today!
At Homebase, members are welcomed into a vibrant community where they work alongside staff and peers to operate the Clubhouse, develop skills, pursue personal goals, and build lasting relationships. Membership is open to adults with a history of mental illness, regardless of diagnosis, housing status, income, insurance coverage, or participation in other services.
Many people living with serious mental illness experience challenges such as social isolation, unemployment, housing instability, transportation barriers, and limited access to natural supports. Homebase helps address these challenges by providing a safe, welcoming environment where members can develop a sense of belonging, contribute in meaningful ways, and access opportunities that support recovery, personal growth, and independence.
The program follows the internationally recognized Clubhouse Model, which emphasizes member choice, shared responsibility, and participation in a structured work-ordered day. Members and staff work side-by-side to operate the Clubhouse through a variety of units focused on employment, education, communications, food service, and creative arts. Participation is always voluntary, and members choose the activities and opportunities that best align with their interests and goals.
Homebase offers opportunities for:
- Employment support and job readiness activities
- Education support and educational planning
- Social connection and community-building
- Skill development
- Wellness activities
- Community engagement
- Creative arts programming
- Social events
- Peer-driven support
- Access to resources that promote stability and independence
The purpose-built Homebase facility includes:
- A commercial kitchen
- Café area
- Computer lab
- Telehealth rooms
- Wellness room
- Recovery library
- The Sarah B. Foulke Connection Center
These welcoming spaces provide members with opportunities to learn, work, socialize, connect, and thrive.
At its core, Homebase is a community where people are valued for their strengths, contributions, and potential. Through meaningful relationships, shared purpose, and ongoing support, members are empowered to pursue their own vision of recovery and live fuller, more connected lives.