Clubhouse Texas Summit 2025

Celebrating Community, Collaboration, and Hope in Texas

Last month, Clubhouses from across the state gathered in San Antonio for the 2025 ClubhouseTexas Summit, a four-day conference focused on better practices and new ideas for growing the Clubhouse Model throughout Texas.

We want to extend our deepest thanks to everyone who made this year’s Summit a success! Over the course of the week, we came together as a coalition of clubhouse communities, along with partners, allies, and future colleagues, to drive the Clubhouse Movement forward for all Texans living with mental illness.

The Summit would not have been possible without the hard work of our presenters from across the State, as well as the tireless efforts of members and staff at the San Antonio Clubhouse, who delivered a great program of learning, networking, and fun. And special thanks to our friends from Michigan, Oklahoma, and Utah who traveled to join us. As we know, Clubhouse Works!

Join us at Cherrity Bar! Every visit to Cherrity Bar is a chance to give back. From casting a vote for your favorite cause to sipping on the monthly Cherrity Cocktail, your night out directly supports local nonprofits. And on special giveback days, 10% of all proceeds go straight to the featured charity. Come enjoy great food, good company, and be part of something bigger because giving back has never been this fun.

🧘 Yoga - Cherrity Bar 10% Day - Wednesday, September 10, 11am - 10pm

🏃 Run Club - Cherrity Bar 10% Day - Friday, September 19, 11am - 11pm

🎉 HOLD - Cherrity Bar Event - Saturday, September 20

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

🎥 Video of the Month

Recommended by

Natalie Williams

Program Director - Peer Academy

"The game that can give you 10 extra years of life" by Jane McGonigal

This month, we’re spotlighting The Game That Can Give You 10 Extra Years of Life by Jane McGonigal. In this TED Talk, McGonigal shares how a “gamer mindset” of resilience, connection, and optimism can improve health and extend our sense of meaning and joy. Drawing from her own recovery, she shows how simple, science-backed strategies can help us heal, strengthen relationships, and uncover hidden strengths. The talk invites us to approach challenges with playfulness and creativity, reminding us that growth and renewal are always possible. It’s a fresh reminder that sometimes the best way to level up in life is to treat it like a game.

"I am a huge advocate for gamification of recovery, it’s a core principle to how I run my life. There are countless studies out there on how gaming and gamification of recovery make a statistical difference in peoples lives. " - Natalie Williams

“It is not what we have, but what we enjoy, that constitutes our abundance.”

-  Epicurus

This month’s quote is a gentle reminder about gratitude and presence. Abundance is not found in the number of things we own, but in the joy we draw from the moments and connections that matter. Often, we chase after more, believing it will bring fulfillment, yet the richest experiences come from noticing what is already around us. A simple meal shared with loved ones, laughter with friends, or a quiet pause to breathe can hold more value than any possession. When we choose to enjoy fully what we already have, we open ourselves to contentment, balance, and a deeper sense of well-being.

What is one small joy you can look forward to this week, no matter how simple?

Take a moment to pause and think about this question. 

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