Clubhouses Make A Difference!
Learn more about the Clubhouse Ohio Coalition, our mission, vision, goals and all the work we're doing in the community!
Mission
Clubhouse Ohio works to establish and enhance accredited Clubhouses across the state of Ohio.
Vision
For all people living with mental illness to be valued and respected as co-workers, neighbors, and friends.
Goals
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Identify Communities that will benefit from the Clubhouse model.
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Enhance awareness of the needs within the mental health community; work to fill gaps that exist.
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Work in collaboration with agencies at the state and local level to increase employment and education opportunities for Clubhouse members.
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End the stigma and isolation that exists for people living with mental illness.
What is a Clubhouse?
A Clubhouse International Standards-based Clubhouse is an empowering, supportive community, intentionally and socially designed to facilitate recovery through engagement in the meaningful, collaborative work of operating a physical space, a Clubhouse, a place to be together. This fosters the development of genuine relationships, builds confidence and self-worth, and ultimately taps into a universal “need to be needed” that transcends mental illness.
Why a Coalition?
Clubhouse coalitions coordinate, facilitate, and co-create opportunities for Clubhouse communities to stay connected and aware of our collective strength and shared goals. We are working to create more Clubhouse International accredited Clubhouses across the state as well as working to strengthen and expand the local impact and reach of all Clubhouse communities. Clubhouse Ohio is creating a strong, vibrant network to ultimately provide more resources and opportunities for Clubhouse members to find meaning and purpose.
The Clubhouse Model
A THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY:
“Membership in a Clubhouse gives a person living with mental illness the opportunity to share in creating successes for the community”.
A SELF-SUSTAINING OPERATION:
“Participation is voluntary, but each member is always invited to participate in work which includes clerical duties, reception, food service, transportation management… and much more."
A RESOURCE HUB:
Members globally gain access to Transitional Employment Opportunities, educational resources.