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Headway and Harmony
Clubhouses
Read more about the Headway Clubhouse
Read more about the Harmony Clubhouse
What is a Clubhouse?
The "Clubhouse" model is based on a program developed
by the Fountain House Program located in Manhattan, NY. Inherent
is the "belief in the potential productivity of the most severely
disabled psychiatric client" and "a belief that work,
especially the opportunity to aspire to and achieve gainful employment,
is a deeply generative and re-integrative force in the life of every
human being; that work must underlie, pervade, and inform all of
the activities that make up the life blood of the clubhouse."
The clubhouses (Headway and Harmony) provide “work
adjustment” services for individuals not yet ready for referral
to Division of Vocational Rehabilitation or placement in jobs. These
individuals may be more appropriately placed in transitional employment
positions and/or in community volunteer endeavors until they are
ready for full-time placement. The clubhouses utilize a "work
oriented day concept," in order to accomplish this objective.
Club members and staff colleagues meet in the morning Monday through
Friday in one of three work units to volunteer for work assignments.
How Do I Become a Club Member?
- Must have a diagnosed mental illness
- Must be at least 17 years 10 months old
- Must have ability to benefit from Clubhouse services
- Must be under current psychiatric care or seeking care
- Must be compliant with medication regimen
- Must comply with all rules and regulations of the clubhouse
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