About Synapse House
The next step in the journey is found here!
NEW - Workout Wednesdays!
9:15 Hemiplegia Group for persons with reduced movement in their affected arm.
10:00 Health & Wellness Circuit Training
1:00 Advanced Group Exercise
1:45 Seated Group Exercise
Available online too!
Special Events
Save the Date for the Autumn Fundraiser "Bubbles & Brews" on Friday,
September 19, 2025
at Alter Brewing Company,
2300 Wisconsin Ave, Downers Grove, IL
Clubhouse Program
Community Support Services for Veterans
Based upon the internationally recognized Clubhouse Model.
- Work is healing.
- Meet goals & aids self-esteem.
- Business Unit - newsletters, marketing, computer skills
- Culinary Unit - meal prep
- Community Outings
- Exercise & therapeutic groups
Community Support Services for Veterans
Community Support Services for Veterans
Community Support Services for Veterans
- One on one support to veterans
- Become more independent at home, in the community and workplace.
- Develop a social network of support
- Volunteering and get active
- Employment assistance
Veterans, who have served post 9-11, may receive funding for the service. Please inquire to learn more.
Employment Program
Community Support Services for Veterans
KNZ Gym & NeuroFitness
- 8-Week Work Readiness Course
- Return to work through skill development & job training
- Create a Person Centered & Plan for Employment
- Support on the Job
- Coordinates accommodation & needs with employer
- Benefits assessment
- In partnership with Dept, of Rehabilitation Services
KNZ Gym & NeuroFitness
Community Support Services for Veterans
KNZ Gym & NeuroFitness
- Work on balance, core, strength, flexibility & mobility
- Daily Exercise Groups ADVANCED OR SEATED - $10 per class in person or virtually (if not a part of the Clubhouse)
- Health & Wellness Training - one on one highly personalized exercise with a licensed therapist.
Synapse House for a Better Future
Priority Gift Needs
Gift In Kind Donations
$25,000 Gift - Kitchen Renovations
$14,000 Gift - Ventless Convection Oven
$6000 Gift - Buys Automatic Handicap Accessible Door Opener (Need 4)
$800 Gift - Laptop computer
$500 Gift - Repairs for Van
Gift In Kind Donations
Gift In Kind Donations
Gift in Kind - Postage stamps, hand soap, baby wipes, sanitizing wipes, black pens, copy paper, scissors, c-fold paper towels & toilet paper.
Gift Cards - Jewel, Target, Office Depot, Walmart, Amazon
More Ways to Donate
More Ways to Donate
Some methods of gifting can be advantageous to you from a tax and financial planning aspect. Speak to your CPA, tax or financial advisor about the gifting methods below.
- Gifts of appreciated stock
- Donor-advised Funds (DAF) (see below for form)
- Gifts from IRA-qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD)
- Employer Matching Gift Program
Support Synapse House's Mission
Service Funding
- Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) for Supported Employment Program (SEP), Milestone & Job Coaching
- Home Service Program (HSP) Brain Injury Waiver for Day Habilitation & Prevocational Services
- Workmen’s Compensation Insurance
- Funding for veterans of Post 9-11 Service
- Private Pay
Accreditations
Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for:
- Community Integration
- Community Employment Services: Employment Supports
- Community Employment Services: Job Development
A member of the International Brain Injury Clubhouse Alliance (IBICA)
Synapse House
Synapse House
3130 Finley Rd., Suite 520
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(877) 932-1120
Fax (813) 400-1501