Mission Statement
The Clubhouse is a place where members participate with dignity
and respect. The members are wanted and needed by the Clubhouse Community. The
participation by the members is essential to the functioning of the Clubhouse
It is the mission of High Hopes Clubhouse to improve the quality
of life for adults who experience mental illness by providing social,
educational, and employment opportunities.
Our vision is that people with mental illness everywhere achieve
their potential and are respected as co-workers, neighbors and friends.
*A guaranteed right to a place to come.
*A guaranteed right to meaningful work.
*A guaranteed right to meaningful relationships.
*A guaranteed right to a place to return.
The International Center for Clubhouse Development
(ICCD) Clubhouses powerfully demonstrates that people with mental illness can
lead productive and satisfying lives. They offer members:
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a work-ordered day in which the talents and
abilities of members are recognized and encouraged
·
participation in consensus-based decision making
regarding all important matters relating to the running of the Clubhouse
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opportunities to obtain paid employment in
mainstream businesses and industries through a Clubhouse-created Transitional
Employment program, as well as through Clubhouse Supported and Independent
Employment programs
·
assistance in accessing medical, psychological,
substance abuse, wellness, and other community support resources
·
access to crisis intervention services when needed
·
evening/weekend social and recreational events
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assistance in securing and sustaining safe, decent
and affordable housing