The Happy Place

The Happy Place

EST. 2015

Our Mission

The Happy Place strives to establish acceptance, encouragement and support in order to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual disabilities and families with children with special needs.

 

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The Happy Place Clubhouse

Kids and Adult Clubhouse is a voucher-based program that provides a safe space for kids and adults with special needs to hangout, be themselves and have fun while parents get a much needed break! Our Kids program welcomes children ages 2-21 and our Adult Program welcomes individuals 18 years and older. (Our Clubhouse is open on select days and by appointment only).

 

In order to get involved, click here to fill out our Clubhouse Interest Form. Eligibility is dependent on each individual’s needs and available staff/volunteers. *We may not be able to accommodate all requests, but we will work to meet the needs of as many children and adults as we can*

The Happy Place Vocational Program

The Blessing Barn Apparel Store and The Blessing Barn Bookstore are operated by The Happy Place and is dedicated to providing vocational training opportunities for volunteers with special needs in a supportive and happy environment.

 

For more information on what this program entails and/or how to get involved, click here to fill out our Clubhouse Interest Form.

The Happy Place Kids Clubhouse
The Happy Place Clubhouse
The Happy Place Adult Clubhouse

Parent Testimonials

  • I wanted a place where Nathan could go so we could have a little time for ourselves. The Happy Place is a place for him to go and have fun with other kids and he has genuine friendships there. The addition of the support from The Happy Place has been huge for us!

    - Bonnie

  • It's fun for the kids and they get to meet a lot of other kids. The Buddies are really great with them and Claire's made so many friends here. If she comes here on a Friday night, she can’t stop talking about it until the next Friday! It’s just a great place for kids to hang out and be themselves and be accepted.

    - Bob

  • It's a great opportunity to be with their peers and hangout with friends and be around other people!

    - Jim

  • I think parents should sign their child up for The Happy Place Clubhouse because it's a safe environment where they can hangout and be themselves and everyone is treated equally!

    - Celeste

  • We were looking for a program that would satisfy Tara’s need for social enrichment and the Happy Place was a perfect fit!

    - Robin

Ways to Get Involved

  1. Become a Buddy with us!
    • You will have fun – At The Happy Place we strive to maintain an attitude of acceptance, encouragement and support in our fun and safe environment! Working with children with special needs is an exciting and eye-opening experience. 
    • You will be providing a much-needed service – The Happy Place Clubhouse is a voucher-based program that provides a safe and accommodating space for kids and adults with special needs to hangout, be themselves, and have fun while parents and caregivers can get a much needed break!  You will be playing, interacting, building relationships and overall having fun with children and adults with special needs who come to our program. 
    • You will learn a lot – Each volunteer is required to complete a mandatory “Becoming a Buddy” training session. During this session you will learn about what it means to be a Buddy here at The Happy Place, what to expect from the children and adults enrolled, and some skills to utilize while volunteering. 
  2. Purchase an item from our Wishlist (CLICK HERE)
  3. Sponsor a Camp weekend: $1,000
    • Sponsorship includes 24-hour staffing, field trips, meals, activities and fun for 4-5 children

What We Need

We have high hopes for truly making a difference in the lives of individuals with special needs, as well as their families, and we need your help!

 

With big dreams comes a need for equipment and items to make them come true! We ask that you would download the list of needed equipment below and honestly consider what you would be willing to contribute to make The Happy Place a reality in our community. You are a difference maker!

 

If you are able to help contribute to this cause, please give us a call at (508) 482-0010.