Hope. Belonging. Dignity. Purpose.

Club Nova is a nonprofit community center for people with serious mental illness providing employment, education, social opportunities, and more. Welcome to the Club.

Since 1987, Club Nova has extended a warm welcome to adults living with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression in the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area. We replace hopelessness with hope and isolation with belonging.

PROGRAMS

Employment

Building financial independence and improving self-esteem

Education

Earning certifications, diplomas, and degrees

Work-Ordered Day

Keeping the Clubhouse running

Individualized Support

Navigating health care, housing, and more

Recreation

Developing friendships and being part of the broader community

Thrift Shop

Opportunities for meaningful work and community engagement

club nova building Campaign Project

Club Nova, along with our incredible community of supporters and friends, is working hard to raise the funds to build a new building on our current site on Main Street.

See WHY We Need Your Help

“I was at Northwestern University when I was diagnosed with a serious mental illness…At some point my father had me placed in Long Term Care. I was placed in a back ward at Dix Hospital…For the next 22 years, I lived with chronic mental illness, going without treatment that worked very well. Then, in 1994, two great things happened…”

– Nancy, Club Nova Member

“At age 17, I was admitted to Central Regional Hospital where I stayed 3 years. During those 3 years I experienced various changes to my medication, repetitive therapies, and became isolated…Since becoming a member [of Club Nova], I am no longer isolated and my self-esteem significantly increased.”

– Eric, Club Nova Member

“I have had many transitional employment jobs through Club Nova…Another accomplishment that Club Nova helped me obtain was my G.E.D. After being out of school for 19 years I passed my G.E.D. exam with average and above scores…”

– Rob, Club Nova Member

Our Impact

1 in 25 is living with a serious mental illness. Club Nova is a positive resource for these individuals and continues to make a dramatic impact in the community!

People in the U.S. with Mental Illness have an average Re-hospitalization rate of

40

With a 4-day hospital stay costing about

7000

For Club Nova members,
the Re-hospitalization rate is only

12

For the cost of a 4-day hospital stay, Club Nova provides one year of

Individualized Support
Employment Opportunities
Education Opportunities
Social Opportunities

Interested in learning more about our model, our programs, and our community?

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We need Your Help

Club Nova has been able to continue its mission for over 30 years, largely through the generosity of committed friends just like you who believe in our members and our mission.

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