Meet Ann

But the friendly, welcoming nature of the Clubhouse and the supportive staff helped Ann to begin feeling comfortable socializing and building relationships again. Looking back, Ann says, “I didn’t realize how important friendships were to my recovery until I became a member of the Clubhouse.”

Ann credits Wellspring Clubhouse with teaching her how to advocate for herself and giving her the confidence to attend college and to volunteer. In 2015, she completed the POWER Program at Montgomery County Community College and is currently looking into bachelor’s degree programs for communications. She has also been volunteering at the Indian Valley Public Library in Telford, watering the gardens and shelving books on tape.

“Knowing that I have a place like Wellspring Clubhouse in my life makes waking up easier,” says Ann. “I have a place where I can go and talk about anything. Being a member of the Clubhouse has been very fulfilling, and it has given me purpose.”