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The Clubhouse Concept
The clubhouse model traces its origin to the 1940's in New York with the establishment of Fountain House in New York City and was introduced to Canada in 1983. Its success is clearly evident by the more than 400 affiliated clubhouses now operating around the world providing membership to more than 50,000 people with mental illness.
It is the vision of clubhouses that people with mental illness everywhere achieve their potential when they are respected as co-workers, neighbours and friends. Clubhouse members are valued as people with the same needs, capabilities and aspirations as all people. By voluntarily contributing their talents as participants in the operation of the clubhouse, they are needed, wanted and expected. In contrast to most experiences in hospital settings, members are respected as individuals with the opportunity to choose among the services provided by the clubhouse.
Clubhouse Beliefs
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that all individuals have basic human needs which must be met;
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that individuals exist not alone, but as a member of a family and a community, so that the influence of, and effects on, all other members must be considered when meeting individual needs;
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that individuals affected by mental illness have the right to a full range of health services, both hospital and community based and that providing supportive services in the community will help decrease the social isolation and sense of loss often associated with mental illness;
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that emphasis should be on the strengths of the individual rather than their illness;
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that growth is an individual process, and with support, everyone is capable of improving their level of independence and
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that our members should have an opportunity to be involved in residential, employment, educational, vocational, social, and recreational programs which enhance their individual growth and participation in the life of the community.
The 4 Guarantees of Clubhouse
Who Is Eligible To Join
Our success in P.E.I. is a direct result of the support, generosity, and partnerships provided among the Federal and Provincial Governments, the professional community, our many volunteers, and the community of Prince Edward Island. Without their involvement, our doors would not be open, and our continued success and growth, would not be possible.
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