Welcome to PHOENIX House. Our Vision is that people recovering from mental illness or trauma in the Abilene area achieve their full potential and are respected as co-workers, neighbors, students and friends.

PHOENIX House is a membership-based working  community where people living with mental illness or trauma can recover to lead personally satisfying and productive lives. Participants – who are called members, not patients, and are reflective of our area’s rich diversity – share ownership and responsibility for the success of the Clubhouse. They work in an empowering partnership with a small staff, building on their strengths rather than focusing on illness. Recovery is achieved in the Clubhouse through work and educational opportunities, and social relationships, which are proven to be restorative and provide a firm foundation for growth, dignity, and individual achievement. PHOENIX House draws inspiration from and aims to adhere to the Standards of the worldwide Clubhouse movement – a SAMHSA recognized evidence-based practice.

PHOENIX House began her trek to accreditation following an Immersive Training Program at the San Antonio Clubhouse (TX), in October 2023, and attended Colleague Training in January 2024 at Gateway Clubhouse, Greenway, SC after a successful fundraising year.  We continue our fundraising efforts designed to reach our goals and remain focused on our Vision.  Your support is vital, wanted, and appreciated. Our Clubhouse relocating in the historic former home of Thomas & Ida Hendrick of Hendrick Home for Children only adds to the ambience that is – PHOENIX House.

Thanks to our 2024-25 Corporate Sponsors – Hendrick Hospital (Amy Forrest), Kasey & Stormy Higgins, Global Samaritan, Betty Hardwick Center (LMHA), H.E.B., Rotary Club of Abilene, Community Foundation of Abilene, Shelton Family Foundation, NAMI.

We have enlarged the scope of our website to include a page dedicated to our 5-Year Capital Stewardship Campaign “Strength & Renewal 2021-2026” for our long-term goals. Please Visit the Page.

Additional changes are coming to our redesigned site. Visit often and –  Watch the Magic as it Happens! 2025-26