HERO House NW

Mission, Vision & Values

Our mission is to champion mental health recovery and awareness by facilitating Clubhouse expansion.

We envision a world where people living with serious mental illness thrive. We bring this vision to life through the following values:

• Belonging & Membership
  We believe everyone deserves a place to belong. Membership is free, voluntary, and open to all adults living with serious mental illness, grounded in dignity, respect, and inclusion.
• Community & Shared Work
  We value community built through meaningful contribution. Members and staff work side by side in a work-ordered day that sustains our Clubhouses, builds skills, and strengthens connection and purpose.
• Member Choice & Strengths
  We honor member choice and focus on strengths rather than diagnoses. Participation is self-directed, and opportunities for growth are shaped by members’ interests, goals, and abilities.
• Equity & Access
  We are committed to reducing barriers for low- to moderate-income individuals by ensuring access to affordable meals, basic needs support, and pathways to employment, housing, and education.
• Recovery & Opportunity
  We believe recovery is possible for everyone. Our Clubhouses create opportunities for learning, leadership, and meaningful roles that support long-term stability and hope.
• Sustainability & Advocacy
  We value collaboration, shared resources, and systems-level advocacy to ensure Clubhouse communities across Washington State not only survive, but thrive.

Recognition

A special thank you from our Board of Directors:

Scott Rerucha - President

Savinay Dangi - Vice President

Vee Pohl - Secretary

Lisa Coleman - Director

Deepa Bajwa - Director

Pratima Lakotia - Director

Maddy Makori - Director

Meg McClure - Director

Sudhir Ralhan - Advisor