Uptown Clubhouse

What is a Clubhouse?

Clubhouses are a powerful demonstration of the fact that people with mental illness can and do lead normal, productive lives. Clubhouses are local community centers that provide members with opportunities to build long-term relationships that, in turn, support them in obtaining their goals, including:

• a work-ordered day in which the talents and abilities of members are recognized and utilized within the Clubhouse;
• participation in consensus-based decision-making regarding all important matters relating to the running of the Clubhouse;
• opportunities to obtain paid employment through a Clubhouse-created Transitional Employment Program. In addition, members can get help with resume building and job search;
• access to crisis intervention services when needed;
• evening/weekend social and recreational events; and
• assistance in getting access to needed resources around housing, education and more!

The daily work of the Clubhouse community is organized and carried out in a way that continually reinforces a message of belonging. This is not difficult, because in fact the work of the Clubhouse does require the participation of the members. The design of a Clubhouse engages members in every aspect of its operation, and there is always much more work to be done than can be accomplished by the few employed staff. The skills and talents of each member are needed and encouraged each day. Participation is voluntary, but each member is always invited to participate in work that is described later in this handbook.

Membership in a Clubhouse gives a person living with mental illness the opportunity to share in creating successes for the community. At the same time, he or she is getting the necessary help and support to achieve individual success and satisfaction.

Interested in joining the Clubhouse?

See How to Join the Clubhouse

If you have any questions, contact:

Intake Coordinator

Nikki Roehl (she/her)
Phone: 952-300-5378
Email Nikki