IMAGINE...
A flourishing, network of Clubhouses in communities throughout the state – providing individuals and families with hope, recovery and upward mobility
State resources can provide value and economies of scale for all clubhouses
The coalition becomes a hub for training, accreditation, resource allocation and data sharing as well as an ongoing center for continuous innovation. Members of Clubhouses will have the benefit of belonging to a broad network of peers and other Clubhouses, all on the path of recovery and increasing upward mobility.
Mental Illness is Epidemic
1.5 million suffering from severe mental illness affecting their ability to function and move their lives forward
Support is Fragmented, Incomplete & Underfunded
Social, Emotional and Vocational support receive less than 20% of funding
A Proven, Evidence-based Solution with Measurable Outcomes
Clubhouse is a community-based model enabling those living with serious mental illness to connect, recover and get back on track with social connections, employment, housing, and other opportunities to rebuild their lives. Clubhouse members are 45% more likely to be educated, employed and experience a higher quality of life.
California Can Be a Leader
We are advocating for the State to adopt and fund the Clubhouse Model as part of an overall strategy to respond to urgent needs and opportunities. In exchange, the Coalition body will provide ongoing technical support, quality standards and regular reporting of progress and outcomes from across the network
Opportunities
The network effect will provide learning opportunities for Members and Staff through cross-Clubhouse social platforms, visiting scholar experiences and multi-Clubhouse working groups.
Advisory Board
Will be made up of select clubhouse leadership, members and reps from mental health ecosystem. Primary role is to ensure that greatest needs and priorities for new and existing clubhouses are addressed