CPC opens Wallingford House clubhouse
On September 8, CPC opened Wallingford House clubhouse, an International Center for Clubhouse Development-standards based program offering recovery and employment support for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.  The funding for this project comes from the Washington State Division of Mental Health and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.   The clubhouse model was originally developed at Fountain House in New York City and focuses on building a supportive community and developing employment opportunities for individuals recovering from mental illness.  Clients that participate are called members and the clubhouse operates around a “work-ordered day,” with members and staff working side by side to carry out the various functions of the club. CPC has a unique history with the Clubhouse movement. In 1982, CPC opened the first clubhouse program in Washington State and was initially trained by Fountain House. Due to funding changes in Washington’s mental health system, CPC was forced to move away from		the clubhouse model in the early 1990’s and operated a drop-in program at the clubhouse site for over 15 years.  The chance to create a new clubhouse arose in 2005 and CPC committed itself to building a vital, Standards-based Clubhouse program that supports individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.  A few members of the original clubhouse are still served by CPC and have assisted in re-establishing the original clubhouse vision and perspective. Wallingford House offers a variety of services and activities including a food service unit, a snack bar, a newsletter, and a business unit providing member recruitment, orientation, and outreach.   In addition, the program develops transitional employment placements with local employers, offering members the chance to work in temporary, paid job placements.  The clubhouse also offers social activities to compliment the work-ordered day To learn more about Wallingford House, visit their web site, www.wallingfordhouse.org.

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