The Clubhouse Model Of Rehabilitation
Introduction: What is a Clubhouse?
A Clubhouse is a vocational rehabilitation program for adults with mental illness.The Clubhouse model of rehabilitation has been providing employment opportunities and transforming lives for 69 years throughout the world. Clubhouses are accredited through Clubhouse International, a non-profit organization that oversees clubhouse programs worldwide by promoting awareness, advocacy, expansion, training and accreditation. ("1 in 4 People Worldwide Has a Mental Illness.")
There are approximately 322 clubhouses around the world in 33 different countries. Maine currently has four Clubhouses: High Hopes Clubhouse in Waterville, Capitol Clubhouse in Augusta, Looking Ahead Clubhouse in Lewiston and Unlimited Solutions …show more content…
The clubhouse then provides one on one job coaching and support to the member and employer should there be any questions or concerns during their placement. Once the placement is complete, the clubhouse will prepare another member to work the position, so there is a continual rotation of coverage for the employer. In the event that the member is unable to complete the placement, clubhouse staff will work with the employer to the best of their ability to provide coverage and prepare another member to fill the position.
Clubhouses offer various levels of employment supports, however this report will focus on transitional employment. Clubhouses are dedicated to finding employment opportunities for those who are seeking it. These are people who want to work and are glad to work; proud to earn a paycheck. This is a great way to take an office job that is an extra burden on staff day-to-day and give these tasks to an individual who wants to earn a paycheck that maybe thought they never could, or wants to re-acclimate to work.
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Real employment for people with disabilities not only benefits the person, but the employer and society as a whole. Employment provides an opportunity for people with disabilities to participate more independently in society and experience the pride and freedom that comes from supporting yourself. Society benefits when people with disabilities can support themselves. (“SP0471, LD 1352, Item 1, An Act To Provide Integrated Community-Based Employment and Customized Employment for Persons with
A Clubhouse is a vocational rehabilitation program for adults with mental illness.The Clubhouse model of rehabilitation has been providing employment opportunities and transforming lives for 69 years throughout the world. Clubhouses are accredited through Clubhouse International, a non-profit organization that oversees clubhouse programs worldwide by promoting awareness, advocacy, expansion, training and accreditation. ("1 in 4 People Worldwide Has a Mental Illness.")
There are approximately 322 clubhouses around the world in 33 different countries. Maine currently has four Clubhouses: High Hopes Clubhouse in Waterville, Capitol Clubhouse in Augusta, Looking Ahead Clubhouse in Lewiston and Unlimited Solutions …show more content…
The clubhouse then provides one on one job coaching and support to the member and employer should there be any questions or concerns during their placement. Once the placement is complete, the clubhouse will prepare another member to work the position, so there is a continual rotation of coverage for the employer. In the event that the member is unable to complete the placement, clubhouse staff will work with the employer to the best of their ability to provide coverage and prepare another member to fill the position.
Clubhouses offer various levels of employment supports, however this report will focus on transitional employment. Clubhouses are dedicated to finding employment opportunities for those who are seeking it. These are people who want to work and are glad to work; proud to earn a paycheck. This is a great way to take an office job that is an extra burden on staff day-to-day and give these tasks to an individual who wants to earn a paycheck that maybe thought they never could, or wants to re-acclimate to work.
Governor Paul LePage and …show more content…
Real employment for people with disabilities not only benefits the person, but the employer and society as a whole. Employment provides an opportunity for people with disabilities to participate more independently in society and experience the pride and freedom that comes from supporting yourself. Society benefits when people with disabilities can support themselves. (“SP0471, LD 1352, Item 1, An Act To Provide Integrated Community-Based Employment and Customized Employment for Persons with