Challenged Higher Drop-In Center

Challenged Higher Drop-In Center Challenged Higher is a non-profit, peer-support center. Our mission is to provide a safe, fun place to socialize for adults coping with mental illness.

Challenged Higher is a consumer operated organization in Van Wert, Ohio. Peer led groups are held daily. Transportation is provided for established members. Members can drop in and hang out with others at the center to facilitate socialization. Challenged Higher has multiple fundraisers throughout the year as well as many events for members such as Fall Fest and the Spring Dance. Check out our calendar for all our upcoming events and group times!

We have some special events coming up!  Challenged Higher is hosting a Wellness Day, we will be having presentations o...
04/28/2025

We have some special events coming up!  Challenged Higher is hosting a Wellness Day, we will be having presentations on yoga and mindfulness, and once again the return of Mark‘s Ark, the mobile petting zoo! Please join us on Tuesday, May 20th. Also, we are playing bingo twice a month, it rotates to every other Tuesday. Please check our monthly calendar for dates and times. Hope to see you here soon!

At art group last Thursday, Challenged Higher members worked on creating their own tie-dyed shirts. Art group takes plac...
04/14/2025

At art group last Thursday, Challenged Higher members worked on creating their own tie-dyed shirts. Art group takes place from 1 o’clock to 2 o’clock every Thursday. If you would like to participate, please come to Challenged Higher and fill out a membership packet!!

Thanks to everyone who came to our St. Patrick’s Day party on March 18th!! As usual, we had great food, fun games, and ...
03/31/2025

Thanks to everyone who came to our St. Patrick’s Day party on March 18th!! As usual, we had great food, fun games, and met new friends!!!! If you are interested in learning about Challenged Higher and the opportunities we have, our phone number is 419–232–4584, our email is [email protected], or you can send us a message on Facebook!

03/28/2025

Challenged Higher will be closed today due to staff illness. Have a great weekend and see you on Monday!

Proudly reintroducing cake for birthdays each month!!! We will start to have birthday cake the last Friday of each mon...
02/03/2025

Proudly reintroducing cake for birthdays each month!!! We will start to have birthday cake the last Friday of each month again at 12:00 noon to celebrate everyone who has had a birthday that past month. If you’re not here, you won’t get to blow out the candles!!! See you again on February 28th for the February party 🎉

01/08/2025

Membership meeting tonight @ 4:00!!

Thanks to everyone who made Fall Fest 2024 a great success! We appreciate everyone pitching in, from decorating, having...
11/04/2024

Thanks to everyone who made Fall Fest 2024 a great success! We appreciate everyone pitching in, from decorating, having games, and everyone who brought food!! Looking forward to 2025!!

Please come out to our fundraiser at Beer Barrel tomorrow from 5 o’clock to 8 o’clock! A portion of the proceeds will be...
09/23/2024

Please come out to our fundraiser at Beer Barrel tomorrow from 5 o’clock to 8 o’clock! A portion of the proceeds will be given to Challenged Higher!!! You must present a flyer to the restaurant, we will have copies available in the office today until 3:00 and tomorrow until 2 o’clock. See you there!!

02/02/2024

Sorry, but due to staff illness, the center will be closed today. We will reopen on Monday at 11 AM!!

01/25/2024

Allison will be back and the Center will be open tomorrow at regular time!!! Next week we will go back to our normal schedule!

You know you have a great job when you have a mug with your name on it!
12/29/2023

You know you have a great job when you have a mug with your name on it!

12/27/2023

As I am not feeling well, the center will not be open today. We will re-open tomorrow at regular time. See you then!

Address

407 N Franklin Street
Van Wert, OH
45891

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(419) 232-4584

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