About Gathering Place Clubhouse
Gathering Place Clubhouse is the Psychosocial Rehabilitation program of Lincoln Behavioral Services. The program is based on the principle of supportive relationships and real choices for consumers of mental health services.
The clubhouse provides experiences which enhance each member’s ability to function in the community and decreases the need for hospitalization. Members are given a sense of belonging while working side by side with members and staff.
Mission
To promote independence and recovery for adults with mental illness by creating a community that offers hope, purpose, employment opportunities and meaningful relationships.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We advocate at the local, state & federal levels to promote equitable access to mental health care resources and improve the lives of community members.
Membership
A person becomes a member after participating in the enrollment process which includes participating in both Clubhouse units.
Membership may be life-long.
Membership requirements:
Resident of Wayne County
18 years of age or older
History of mental illness
Goals of the Clubhouse program are: To improve and develop positive relationships and leadership skills, assist in obtaining & maintaining safe housing and enhance work skills to successfully maintain employment in the community. These goals are accomplished through side by side work, consensus building, member empowerment and completing transitional employment placements.
In addition, members participate in social activities after the work ordered day, evenings, weekends and holidays.
The Clubhouse is comprised of two units:
The Administrative Unit has responsibility for a variety of Administrative tasks. These tasks include Clubhouse correspondence, newsletters, teaching computer skills, community outreach and advocacy and reception. This unit also performs tasks such as managing the Clubhouse Boutique, the Library, and tracking daily attendance and billing. The Administrative unit is also responsible for copy work, data entry, tracking employment data, completing new member enrollment and media & communication tasks.
The Culinary Unit plans monthly menus, purchases the food supply necessary for meals and special events, along with producing nutritious meals. The culinary unit also maintains an inventory of supplies, manages the snack bar and coordinates kitchen clean-up.
Affiliations:
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
Member, Clubhouse Michigan
Accreditation:
CARF Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities
Clubhouse International