Clubhouses are community-based centers where adults living with mental illness—called members—have the opportunity to build meaningful, long-lasting relationships while working toward goals in employment, education, personal growth, and housing.
At the heart of the Clubhouse model is a collaborative environment where members and staff work side-by-side to manage all aspects of daily operations. This shared responsibility fosters a sense of ownership, dignity, and mutual respect.
Grounded in a non-clinical, evidence-based, and strengths-focused approach to recovery, Clubhouses prioritize teamwork and empower members to actively shape their community. Through the Work-Ordered Day, members and staff function as colleagues, engaging in purposeful work that builds confidence and reinforces recovery.
A Clubhouse is not a treatment center. It is a community of inclusion, where individuals are not defined by their diagnosis but recognized as valuable contributors. Here, people are seen not as patients, but as respected participants and colleagues, each with unique skills, talents, and potential.
