Form Communities – Where Wellness Begins

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Recovery
Driven

We believe people can do more than manage symptoms—they build careers, strengthen relationships, and transform communities.

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Peer
Powered

Most of our staff and leadership have personal recovery experience. This lived expertise informs every program, training, and service we deliver.

Texas
Wide

Based in San Antonio with in-person services across multiple Texas cities, and virtual services throughout Texas and beyond.

Mental Illness

Mental illness is the cause and
consequence of multiple issues

Click on the issues below to learn about our work

Mental Illness

Opiate Use Disorder & Substance Use Disorder

Much of our staff, and most of the leadership team, including our Board of Directors, are in recovery from Substance Use Disorder (SUD) or Opiate Use Disorder (OUD).

Here are examples of how our programs address SUD/OUD:

providing direct Peer Support to individuals looking for recovery support in the greater San Antonio region

Mental Illness

Homelessness

Unhoused individuals experience mental illness at significantly higher rates than the general population.

Here are some examples of how our programs are addressing homelessness:

Providing Peer Support at partner agencies that serve unhoused individuals

Mental Illness

Social Isolation

Mental illness often fractures relationships and leads to isolation. Once someone is isolated, they’re also less likely to get better.

Here are some examples of how our programs address social isolation:

Providing a supportive community for adults with a history of mental illness

Mental Illness

Economic Isolation

Individuals dealing with mental illness often face challenges securing and maintaining competitive employment.

Here are some examples of how our programs are addressing economic segregation:

Developing job skills as they volunteer in the Clubhouse, and transfering those skills into paid employment opportunities in the community, and helping members obtain competitive and paid employment

Mental Illness

Housing Insecurity

Housing is unaffordable and inaccessible to many people. This is a key driver for many individuals feeling mentally unwell.

Here are some examples of how our programs address housing insecurity:

Helping members apply for housing benefits and identify housing resources in the community

Mental Illness

Challenges with Resource Navigation

Our local support systems may be well-intentioned, but can still be difficult to navigate.

Here are some examples of how our programs are helping people navigate systems:

Providing access to supports and resources to navigate systems, including limited amounts of accompaniment

Purpose and a
Sense of Connection

Universal needs we all have for,

  • Connection

  • Hope

  • Happiness

Our Story

In the basement of Travis Park United Methodist Church, the very first clubhouse in San Antonio was started way back in 2003. Our early years forged a path of connection and support for people who had been left behind by society and a deep belief in the power of community in the healing process.

Today, the San Antonio Clubhouse is the flagship program within form communities, a nonprofit that provides a myriad of solutions to communities near and far.

Stories, programs and good news from peer communities across Texas, in your inbox once a month.

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  • Resources for peers and families
  • Stories from our communities

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Transforming Mental Health Across Texas

At Form Communities, we are dedicated to making a significant impact on mental health in communities across Texas. We understand that mental health is a complex and multifaceted issue, with each community having its unique set of challenges and needs. By acknowledging and addressing these differences, we work to fit the puzzle pieces together and create a comprehensive mental health support system for everyone.

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Your donation helps us increase access to peer-led mental health support, expand community programs, and build healthier communities.

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Get in Touch

Have a question, idea, or want to work together? Reach out to our team—we’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re an individual, organization, or just curious, we’re here.

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