Our Programs
What is Felicity House?
Felicity House is a social club for adult women with autism based in New York City.
What does Felicity House offer?
Felicity House offers group socials, art programs, and community events.
To become a Felicity House community member, you must be 18 years or older and have a professional diagnosis of autism. All Felicity House programs are provided free to members.
What does membership offer?
- A seasonal calendar of social events
- Opportunities for peer group experiences
- Access to art programs
- Community member newsletters
What kinds of social activities does Felicity House offer?
Felicity House programs are designed to offer a little something for everyone. Each seasonal calendar includes social opportunities to connect to your assigned peer group in a small and intimate circle setting, or larger events for the entire community where members can meet others outside their peer group.
Community events:
The community-wide calendar includes a variety of large group activities open to members such as community dinners, movie screenings, group fitness, karaoke nights and holiday parties.
Peer group experiences:
For participants looking for smaller, peer group experiences, Felicity House offers a “Circle” program. Circles are closed, seasonal social groups with members who share similar interests and communication styles. You can expect to see the same members throughout the season, and activities are designed with member interests in mind.
Process to join
To join Felicity House, each prospective member completes a Discovery Phase.
The Discovery Phase helps identify programs and social opportunities that fit your current interests and needs. During the Discovery Phase, a prospective member will meet with a staff member who will ask them questions to get to know their unique likes, dislikes, interests, and needs. At the end of the Discovery Phase, staff will match you to a cohort and work with you to build a plan for participation.
After joining the program, each member is assigned a Staff Contact. Having a Staff Contact means you know who to call or email with questions. Staff Contacts are great resources for understanding how you can best enjoy the programs Felicity House has to offer.
What won’t I find at Felicity House?
- Residential services/housing
- Therapy or counseling services
- Medical services
- Day habilitation
- Job placement/employment services
- Care Coordination/Care Management
- Diagnostic evaluations
For more information, visit our FAQ page
House Climate and Code of Conduct Read the House Climate and Code of Conduct here.