The AIM Center Clubhouse is a safe place where adults living with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) are able to transform, heal, connect, and focus on wellness. Using the Clubhouse model of psychosocial rehabilitation through Social Practice, we develop an individualized recovery plan with every member. We empower Clubhouse members to build relationships and work toward wellness side-by-side with other members and staff. We are the only Clubhouse in the state of Tennessee accredited by Clubhouse International.
Clubhouse membership is open to anyone at least 18 years of age or older with a serious mental illness. What is a serious mental illness you may ask? The word ‘serious’ just means it disrupts your day-to-day life. Certain diagnoses like major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and even some eating disorders can fall into this category. If you’re curious about membership, we encourage you to learn more by clicking the button below or scheduling a tour to come by the Clubhouse!
Chattanooga, Tennessee (July 23, 2026) – The AIM Center, in partnership with the Chattanooga Housing Authority, will accept an additional 75 preliminary applications to supplement the existing Espero Chattanooga waiting list for its one- and two-bedroom Project-Based Voucher (PBV) affordable housing units, located at 1807 and 1823 E. Main St.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (July 1, 2026) – The AIM Center is excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for the inaugural Mental Health Hero Awards. The event honors individuals and organizations making a meaningful difference in mental health recovery, advocacy, and community support while celebrating those helping create a more
Call for Professional Mural Artists PROJECT OVERVIEW The AIM Center invites qualified mural artists and artist teams to submit qualifications for the design and installation of a large-scale exterior mural at Espero Chattanooga, a new permanent supportive housing development located at the corner of Main Street and Hawthorne Avenue in Chattanooga’s historic Highland Park
Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that can affect how a person thinks, feels, and experiences the world around them. It is most commonly associated with psychosis, a condition that can make it difficult to distinguish between what is real and what is not. Common symptoms may include delusions
Bipolar disorder is a condition that causes an individual to go through extreme mood swings, including emotional highs and lows, known as mania or hypomania (mania is more extreme than hypomania) and depression, respectively. These mood swings can occur either extremely rarely or as often as multiple times a year,
Over 280- 322 million people worldwide suffer from depression, almost five percent of all adults. Depression isn’t just “feeling down,” though; it’s the persistent, deep sadness that can last for years. It can affect work, school, and personal life, but it’s not a weakness; it’s actually very common. Some of
