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High Hopes Clubhouse

High Hopes Clubhouse is a vocational rehabilitation program for adults with severe and persistent mental illness. It is one of four Clubhouses in the State of Maine that utilizes the Clubhouse Model of Psychiatric Rehabilitation. High Hopes Clubhouse is modeled after the Fountain House in New York City. Fountain House...

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Philosophy

The Clubhouse is a place where members participate with dignity and respect. The members are wanted and needed by the Clubhouse Community. The Clubhouse is staffed in such a way that member participation is essential to the functioning of the program and successful completion of daily tasks. Members and staff work side by side...

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Membership

High Hopes Clubhouse is a program for adults with mental illness based on the Clubhouse Model of Rehabilitation. We strive to improve the quality of life for Clubhouse members by providing employment, education, wellness, and social opportunities. The Clubhouse provides a place where self-confidence and hope for the f...

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Clubhouse Employment Programs

A Transitional Employment (TE) job is a time-limited opportunity, usually 6-9 months in duration. TE positions belong to the Clubhouse. In TE the Clubhouse develops and maintains a relationship with the employer and provides onsite training and support. Guaranteed absence coverage is a key feature of the model. In Group...

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Education

High Hopes Clubhouse offers an array of supports that give encouragement and recognition for educational efforts and achievements. We feel educational advancement for members is a necessary and vital Clubhouse service. The objectives of our Clubhouse education program is to serve as a liaison for members and community facili...

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Work Ordered Day

The Work Ordered Day is an in-house prevocational program with focus on members' strengths, rather than their illness. Work in the Clubhouse provides the core healing process. The Unit work of the Clubhouse is accomplished by members and staff working side by side as colleagues. High Hopes Clubhouse has the following u...

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Wellness

High Hopes Clubhouse supports and encourages healthy lifestyles by working together to establish new habits. As part of our wellness initiative, High Hopes Clubhouse offers all members and staff a full membership to Champions Fitness Club. It is our belief that establishing healthy lifestyles in the community will encourage he...

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Advisory Board

High Hopes Clubhouse has an independent Advisory Board that was established in 1997 when the Clubhouse was developed. Our Advisory Board meets on an every other month schedule, monthly if needed, to plan fund-raising events, coordinate employment opportunities, review financials, and to ensure the Clubhouse philosophy, missio...

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