Latest News & Podcasts

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 Presented by: GadellNet! Whether you’re a seasoned pickleball player or simply looking for a fun way to support a great cause, Paddle Battle is the perfect opportunity to hit the courts and make a difference. Teams of two will compete in a fast-paced King/Queen of the Court format, where players rotate courts based on performance

June 29, 2026

Mental Health First Aid Training

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_EctP76dzU Mental Health First Aid gives everyday people the tools to recognize when someone may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge and connect them with appropriate support. By increasing awareness, reducing stigma, and building confidence, MHFA helps create stronger, more compassionate communities. Recently, an Independence Center Member/Board Member, Danielle, sat down to discuss the impact of Mental Health First Aid training, why these skills are so important, and how community members can make a difference. Watch the

June 25, 2026
Trivia Night @ Independence Center - May 1st, 2026

Trivia Night is Back at Independence Center!

Get ready for a night of brainpower, belly laughs, and big-hearted community. Independence Center’s Trivia Night returns on Friday, May 1st (Doors open at 6:00 PM with trivia starting at 7:00 PM), bringing together friends, businesses, and community members for an evening of fun and friendly competition, all in support of a powerful mission. Proceeds directly support our work helping adults living with serious mental illness achieve independence, connection, and purpose. Whether you join as a team, become a sponsor,

March 18, 2026
Box of donuts from the Donut Drive-In

Donut Lose Hope

In September, we ran our “Donut Lose Hope” campaign to bring attention to mental health and the power of hope in our community. The campaign combined a fun, lighthearted approach with meaningful messaging, partnering with Donut Drive-in, sharing inspiring stories, and encouraging people to connect with one another online and in person. Our posts reached many people in the community and sparked conversations, showing that even small acts of kindness and support can make a real difference. The special donuts

March 18, 2026
Independence Center Paddle Battle

Independence Center Paddle Battle

Presented By: First Annual Pickleball Tournament Join us for the first-ever Independence Center Paddle Battle: Presented by The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza! Grab your paddle and rally for a good cause at this high-energy pickleball tournament supporting mental health recovery. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just dinkin’ around, every serve helps fund life changing services at Independence Center. Come for the competition, stay for the community. Date and Time 🗓️ Saturday, August 23, 2025 🕰️ Doors/Registration opens at

March 18, 2026
People looking over a construction in-progess.

Independence Center Apartments Construction

Welcome to the official project update page for the Independence Center Senior Apartments. This development will provide housing for adults 55+ living with serious mental illness just steps away from the Clubhouse. Follow along for the latest updates, photos, videos, and stories from those making this project possible. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony On June 16th, we cut the ribbon on our new apartment. Sidney R. Baer, Jr. Place is officially open and with it, 38 of our members ages 55 and

March 18, 2026
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Health Fair: June 5, 2025

Empower Your Health at the 2025 Health Fair – June 5th! Members, join us for this year’s Health Fair and take charge of your well-being with hands-on experiences, exciting giveaways, and the chance to connect with amazing community partners. Cooking demonstration with Operation Food Search. Take a fitness class or get a massage. Join a book club and find information about in-home services or providers in your neighborhood. Pick up your Health Passport, collect stamps as you participate, and win awesome prizes like IC-branded

May 14, 2025
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2025 Employer Appreciation Breakfast

Our Employer Appreciation Breakfast is an event where we invite current, past, and future employment partners to come see our Clubhouse, enjoy a great breakfast, and hear from a few of our working members about the role that employment has played in their recovery. At our event this year we celebrated this year’s employer of the year, CIC!

April 30, 2025
New TV still of an Independence Center representative talking about young adults and mental health

First Episode Psychosis

Independence Center’s newest program, Coordinated Specialty Care for First Episode Psychosis, was featured on Fox 2 News Monday morning. Mike Abrams, CSCFEP’s Supervisor, got a chance to sit down and talk about it in studio.

March 18, 2025