Leeward 76-77
Speaker(s):
Higginbotham, Jennifer, MSW, LCSW
Description
Learn about a unique approach to recovery listed on SAMHSA’s registry as an evidence based practice in 2011, accredited by both Clubhouse International and the Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), that addresses the 8 Dimensions of Wellness. A Clubhouse is a community intentionally organized to support individuals living with the effects of mental illness. Through participation in the Clubhouse, people are given the opportunities to rejoin the worlds of friendships, family, meaningful work, employment, education, and healthy lifestyles. A Clubhouse is a restorative environment for people who have had their lives disrupted, and need the support of others who believe that recovery from mental illness is possible for all. Independence Center’s Clubhouse is one of twelve International Training Bases in the Clubhouse Model of psychiatric rehabilitation, one of five accredited Clubhouses in Missouri, and one of over 300 Clubhouses worldwide.
Objectives
1. Describe the basic components of the Clubhouse Model of psychiatric rehabilitation
2. Discuss what makes the Clubhouse model a unique approach to recovery.
3. Review how the Clubhouse model addresses the 8 Dimensions of Wellness.
4. Discover directly from members how the Clubhouse has saved their life.