Independence Center

Independence Center is a community-based rehabilitation program for adults with serious and persistent mental illnesses in the St. Louis area, built on the Clubhouse model of psychosocial rehabilitation.

Work is essential...
it is the glue that binds us to society.
– Bob Harvey, Founding Director

Latest Independence Center News

Sidney R. Baer, Jr. Place

Independence Center’s Sidney R. Baer, Jr. Place is helping address two critical needs in the St. Louis community: affordable housing and mental health. Located in

Member Success Story

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fc8Niq1iuxw Last week, Brittny and Sara joined fox 2 News to talk about Independence Center and Brittny’s path to success. See the full interview here!

Paddle Battle 2026

Grab a Partner and Join the Battle! Get ready for an evening of friendly competition, great food, and community impact at Independence Center’s Paddle Battle

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