Member Testimonials

"Options clubhouse has totally helped me out, standing by me through it all. They taught me how to do something I never thought I could do - take care of Bob"

"I guess what you learn best about yourself is knowing that you're afraid to do something, and doing it anyway"

“In my last 2 years as a member, I’ve seen the positive social changes Options has made. I’m proud to be a part of the Clubhouse at a time when it is expanding its services and providing a full circle of resources to its members. This fall I moved to the new housing, both literally and figuratively….for me this paves the foundation of a successful transition.”

Employment

" I've had 4 transitional employments in my employment history and have been working for the past 3 years. Employment Options has been very supportive looking beyond all barriers of illness, age and finances. It is a family I look forward to come back to everyday. "

Cultural Event

"Every Friday we have a special lunch made at the Clubhouse. Many of the staff and members come from different countries and at this lunch we get to learn about their cultures. We have had a Kenyan lunch with a video and art show describing Kenya; a traditional Brazilian lunch with singers performing traditional songs; an Indian lunch where the clubhouse was decorated to emulate the Indian festival of lights, 'Diwali,' and also silent lunches to celebrate the Deaf culture where everyone tries to interact through sign language."

State House Rallying

"We have been going to the Boston State House for rallies to protest budget cuts to DMH. Lots of people from all over Massachusetts have come to support each other and tell our legislators not to cut our funds. These cuts will force many people to be evicted from State Hospitals and become homeless because the fundraising for Community Services has also been cut. Many people will suffer because of this. We have made several trips to the State House and are hoping this will work out."

Employment Options is the Place To Be!

"I like going to the Clubhouse because this place has taught me many skills. They have taught me how to work on the phones, research information and to do data processing. I work closely with my advocate to determine my personal and job goals. People depend on me to handle things. Me and my work are valued here."

"We do outreach calls to members who have not been in the clubhouse for a while and could use someone to talk to. I know how it feels because in the last few months I have been there. It is good to see people come back to the club because when we are here we are family."

New Home, New Life

"I began searching for a new apartment, which was a real chore for me. I realized I couldn't do this all by myself and asked Employment Options for help. The staff accompanied me on my visits to apartments and aided me in finally getting a new apartment. Now I have a great place on the first floor in Hudson downtown with easy access to stores and perhaps for jobs too. I am grateful to the Employment Options staff and am looking to begin a new life…"

Family Services

"As a result of my divorce, I lost custody of my child. I was not even allowed to contact my son. That's when I asked Employment Options for help. With staff and legal assistance, I was able to get telephone contact and supervised visitation. Today I have unsupervised overnight visitation rights and I can't thank Employment Options enough for helping me. I know I am a good parent and Options helped me prove that."

Learn more about our referrals, intake, and orientation process at Employment Options.