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.
Clubhouse International Offers Substantial Benefits and Resources to Member Clubhouses
Clubhouse International is dedicated to helping and supporting Clubhouses through all of the stages of their development. Scroll further down this page to view our Exclusive Clubhouse Resources, Benefits and Links to Other Mental Health Organizations.
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Exclusive Clubhouse Resources
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.
Exclusive Membership Benefits
- Worldwide exposure through our website, social media channels, International Clubhouse Directory and Resource.
- Access to a database of over 1,000 articles and presentations about the Clubhouse model, and how to start, develop and sustain a successful Clubhouse in your community.
- Ongoing communications through Clubhouse International Annual Report and monthly newsletter.
- Active participation in the continual, consensus-driven process of evolving and updating our International Standards for Clubhouse ProgramsTM. These Standards are at the heart of the success experienced by Clubhouses around the world and provide the basis for assessing Clubhouse quality through Clubhouse International AccreditationTM.
- Access to the Clubhouse International Accreditation process, which is heavily subsidized by Clubhouse International
- The process often includes ongoing technical support with the Clubhouse International Faculty team, a group of 90 experienced Clubhouse members and staff, who have undergone an intensive training course
- Your Clubhouse may also receive ongoing formal support in the form of consultations, etc. from any of the 12 Clubhouse International Training Bases. This service is for "at-cost" with fees established accordingly
- Interactive support for your specific questions and issues via our website and email exchanges with Clubhouse International staff/volunteers and a strong network of Accredited Clubhouses
- $100 discount per attendee at the biennial Clubhouse International World Seminar, which offers a unique opportunity to meet and gain knowledge from over 600 Clubhouse experts from around the world
Quick Links:
- Clubhouse International Membership Application
- To start or renew your Clubhouse International Membership or Accreditation Status, or to apply for one of our Training Programs, click on the word Portal in the upper right-hand corner of this web page, and login to your Clubhouse International account.
- Links to Other Mental Health Organizations (see below)
Links to Other Mental Health Organizations
Advocacy
Canadian Mental Health Association
www.cmha.ca
Clubhouse Europe
email: epcd.secretariat@gmail.com
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
https://www.umassmed.edu/sparc/additional-cmhsr-centers/program-for-clubhouse-research/