How Clubhouses Work
Over 320 Clubhouses worldwide operate on proven Standards that have been developed by Clubhouse International over the last two decades. Click here to learn about the basic components of successful Clubhouses.
The Resources offered by Clubhouse International to members of our worldwide Clubhouse Community include information on how to start a Clubhouse; how to take advantage of our Clubhouse Training Programs; extensive documentation on our Quality Standards, Clubhouse Accreditation™ and how to run a successful Clubhouse; and quick links to other mental health organizations.
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Starting a Clubhouse
If you'd like to find out how to start a Clubhouse in your community, simply click here, or contact Jack Yatsko, our Chief Operating Officer, at jyatsko@clubhouse-intl.org or 808-651-8598.
Clubhouse Accreditation
Clubhouse International Accreditation™ is a symbol of quality and commitment to excellence. Accredited Clubhouses are universally recognized for operating in compliance with our International Standards for Clubhouse Programs.
Quality Standards
The International Standards for Clubhouse Programs™, consensually agreed upon by our member Clubhouses worldwide, define the Clubhouse Model of rehabilitation. They provide the basis used for assessing Clubhouse quality during the Clubhouse Accreditation process.
Clubhouse Training
In 2014, 124 groups from around the world participated in Clubhouse International's basic and specialized Clubhouse Training Programs. Participant feedback continues to be very positive and provides valuable insights into meeting the needs of new and developing Clubhouses.
Articles Library
Our extensive Articles Library includes over 1,000 articles on: the latest research relating to the Clubhouse Model and Mental Health; numerous articles on how to start and run a successful Clubhouse; and our entire news archive, including recent articles relating to mental illness and mental health.
Mental Health Organizations
Advocacy
Canadian Mental Health Association
www.cmha.ca
Clubhouse Europe
www.clubhouse-europe.org
Mental Health America
www.nmha.org
Mental Health Europe
http://www.mhe-sme.org/
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
www.nami.org
The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) is a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxiety disorders.
Schizophrenia Fellowship New South Wales, Australia
www.sfnsw.org.au
USA Government Mental Health Agencies
www.samhsa.gov
www.mentalhealth.gov
World Health Organization - Mental Health
www.who.int/mental_health/en
Research
Center for Mental Health Services Research: UMass Medical School
www.umassmed.edu/cmhsr/index.aspx