Programs and Membership
What is Felicity House?
Felicity House is a social club in NYC for women-identified adults with a clinical diagnosis of autism.
What does Felicity House offer?
Felicity House offers a community membership program, group socials, art classes and other recreational activities.
Who is Felicity House for?
Felicity House is designed for women-identified adults who have a professional and clinical diagnosis of autism and are looking for structured social opportunities.
What does community membership offer?
- A seasonal calendar of social events and recreational activities
- Opportunities for peer group experiences
- Art programs and supported recreational programs
- Community member newsletters
Each member has access to 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.
All Felicity House programs are provided free to members. To apply for Felicity House membership, you must be 18 years or older and have a clinical diagnosis of autism.
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 an assigned peer group in a small and intimate circle setting, or larger events for the entire community.
Community events:
Community-wide activities include a variety of large group activities open to members such as community dinners, group fitness, karaoke or movie nights and holiday parties.
Access to peer group experiences:
For participants looking for social experiences with peers, Felicity House offers a “Circle” program. Circles are closed, seasonal socials 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 your interests in mind.
Accessible art programs:
Community members are offered accessible, art experiences at Felicity House. These opportunities include guided art activities with step-by-step instruction. Additionally, the yearly art residency program allows members to focus on skill development through specialized projects through a recurring series of classes.
What won’t I find at Felicity House?
- Diagnostic evaluations
- Therapy or counseling services
- Medical services
- Day habilitation
- Job placement services
- Care coordination/care management
- Residential services/housing
Process to join
Felicity House is designed for women-identified adults who have a clinical diagnosis of autism and are looking for group social experiences. The membership application process consists of a discovery phase that includes an interest meeting. This discovery meeting is designed to confirm that we have social programming at Felicity House that will interest you. A requirement to apply to Felicity House programs is a clinical diagnosis of autism.
To be notified about the next application cycle, or to stay informed about future events for prospective members, please contact the Felicity House team at interest@felicity-house.org.
For more information about applying for membership, please, visit our FAQ page.