Clubhouse to the Capitol!

Raising Our Voices for Mental Health! 🎤💚

March 4th: Mental Health Advocacy

Together with our twelve Clubhouse partners statewide, SA Clubhouse is planning two days of advocacy and direct action at the Texas State Capitol in Austin on March 3 and 4, 2025. Members and staff from San Antonio have joined a committee to help organize this event, which is sponsored by Clubhouse Texas. Over the past several weeks, we’ve been working to identify and connect with legislators and relevant staff, design event T-shirts, finalize an updated white paper, align joint advocacy priorities, and refine the program of speakers for the rally on the steps of the Capitol building.

We are excited to have the support of Texas Senators Charles Perry (District 28) and Sarah Eckhardt (District 14), as well as NAMI Texas Executive Director Greg Hansch (a longtime Clubhouse supporter!), who will speak at our rally on Tuesday, March 4, beginning at 1:00 PM. Members from across the Clubhouse Texas network will also share their personal experiences and emphasize the importance of communities like Clubhouse in achieving real and lasting recovery from mental illness. Recovery is possible! 💪

🌱 Fueling Your Mind: Discover, Learn, Grow in the Growth Corner

📱App of the month

Discover the Power of Presence Every Day

This month we’re exploring Waking Up, a meditation app designed to do more than just help you relax. Created by neuroscientist and philosopher Sam Harris, this app offers guided meditations, thought-provoking lessons, and in-depth conversations that challenge the way you see your mind and the world around you.

Unlike traditional meditation apps, Waking Up encourages you to explore the nature of consciousness, helping you build awareness not just during practice but throughout your daily life. Whether you're a beginner or experienced meditator, its unique approach blends mindfulness with philosophy and neuroscience to create a transformative experience.

If you're ready to go beyond relaxation and start seeing the world and yourself more clearly, this is the app for you. 

Waking Up is free for anyone who can't afford it. Request a scholarship.

"You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step."

-  Martin Luther King Jr.

This powerful quote by Martin Luther King Jr. serves as a reminder that progress often begins with a single, courageous step. In times of uncertainty, we may feel overwhelmed by the journey ahead, but the key is to start—no matter how small. Taking that first step is what builds momentum and opens doors to new possibilities. Let this be the nudge you need to begin, trusting that each small step will bring you closer to your goals and inner peace.

How do you create space for moments of stillness in your daily routine to recharge your mental energy?

Take a moment to pause and think about this question. 

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