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Clubhouses Gain International Attention During U.N. General Assembly Gathering
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Driving Growth in Mental Illness Recovery
There simply are not enough resources today for everyone with a mental illness who needs help. It’s a crisis situation and the numbers are growing. We are a non-profit organization that helps start and grow Clubhouses globally where people can go to get their lives back.
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Who We Are: Our Mission and Our Work. Our Community Speaks Out.
Announcing World Mental Health Day 2024: Equity Works!
Join us and our partners, the World Federation for Mental Health and participating Clubhouses from our global network, as we champion equity in the workplace and in society on October 10. Equity is a key part of our Clubhouse recovery approach, empowering individuals and transforming communities. Click here to learn more and get involved today.
Clubhouse International Celebrates its 30th Anniversary This Year!
Clubhouse International, the only global non-profit organization that helps communities around the world create sustainable solutions for mental illness, celebrates its 30th Anniversary in 2024. Download our press release, or browse our online brochure to learn more about how we save lives through our global Clubhouse network, increase visibility and understanding of the Clubhouse Model, and much more!
The Clubhouse Community Mourns the Loss of Ralph Bilby
The Clubhouse community mourns the passing of Clubhouse icon, Ralph Bilby. Ralph was instrumental in building the Clubhouse Employment programs and in teaching, training and role modeling our Clubhouse culture and programs around the world. Ralph's influence was profound, with his generosity and expertise touching many lives. Cherished by colleagues, his memory will continue to guide and inspire us. Read more here and join us in paying tribute to our dear friend.
New Clubhouse Research Supports Advocacy
NEW! Transforming Lives: Clubhouse Impact Report, summarizing the most compelling research on the Clubhouse Model, is now available! This visual report integrates findings from 15 rigorous, peer-reviewed studies conducted between 1999 and 2021 into an integrated theory of change, shown in the image above created by Dr. Joy Agner and her team at the USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, USA. Click here to learn how to download and customize this invaluable advocacy tool!
recent articles/research
There is significant research substantiating the effectiveness of the Clubhouse Model and the added benefits of Clubhouse Accreditation. New research is continually available: visit our research page at https://clubhouse-intl.org/what-we-do/research/ to learn more.
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Our Impact
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proven model works everywhere
100,000
people/year are reached by 320 Clubhouses in 30+ countries
more jobs
42%
employment rate at Accredited Clubhouses annually – double the rate for people in the public mental health system
cost effective
One year of holistic recovery services are delivered to Clubhouse members for the same cost as a 2-week psychiatric hospital stay
reduced incarcerations
Criminal justice system involvement is substantially diminished during and after Clubhouse membership
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Clubhouses powerfully demonstrate that people with mental illness can and do lead productive, happy lives. Each Clubhouse we open touches +/- 500 people in need!
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Imagine if you had a place to go where you felt accepted, understood, hopeful AND that helped you get a job, go back to school or find a home. That is what Clubhouses offer.