Adults with mental illness find belonging, purpose and dignity at Hudson Valley Clubhouse
The mission of Hudson Valley Clubhouse is to provide people with serious mental illness a supportive community to foster long-term recovery and to break the cycle of relapse.
The Clubhouse model has been implemented in more than 400 communities in 28 countries since its inception in 1948. The accredited Clubhouse model is a proven, evidence-based, cost-effective solution.
When you become a Hudson Valley Clubhouse member, you join a community that values your contribution, insight, and ambition. We want to see all our members lead dignified lives and realize their dreams. Let’s end the isolation of mental illness together.
• The Clubhouse Model
Hudson Valley Clubhouse members create a community within, and connect to our larger community
Our community is our therapy.
Hudson Valley Clubhouse participants are known as Members, not patients or clients. Members join voluntarily, and each is a valued participant in the community. They engage with the Clubhouse when and as they need, finding their own place and purpose, and above all, a sense of belonging and friendship.
Our community ends the isolation of mental illness, as each member builds confidence and competence to rejoin the larger community.
Working side by side, members and staff build our Clubhouse program
Members and an intentionally small, Clubhouse-trained staff work in partnership, sharing responsibility for the Clubhouse’s operations, activities, and success.
Through the “work-ordered day,” we develop a range of programs, supporting members’ housing, employment, education, and community engagement goals.
- A morning community meeting
- Meal planning, shopping, and preparation
- Outreach phone calls to Members, advocacy work for mental health
- Job research, data gathering, resume building, and mock interviews
- Outreach to schools, application support, tutoring for fellow Members
- Management of a library/media center
- Art studio or music time
- A tech literacy study group
- Design, editing, publication of a Clubhouse newsletter
A Member’s day at a Clubhouse
We work as a team and we rely on each other to build a vital program that promotes the strengths of each member.
Wellness is integrated into every aspect of the Clubhouse day
Together, Clubhouse members and staff prepare nutritious meals with fresh produce and host regular open mic events, music sessions, and recovery groups.
Through group exercise, cultural outings, and monthly employment dinners, we foster a deep sense of belonging where long-lasting friendships are made.
education
We assist members with enrolling in GEDs, trade schools, or colleges to restart their schooling.
Housing
We coordinate with all major housing providers to secure stable, long-term living for our members.
Primary Care
We work with members to find reliable health practitioners, local clinics, and hospitals.
a vital hub for connecting with community resources
Mental Health
We connect members to counseling, psychotherapy, and essential social work support services.
Addiction
We provide access to rehabilitation support services and various recovery-based programs through our contacts.
Employment
We partner with local employers to help members build resumes, improve interviews, and find jobs.
• community partnerships
We build Partnerships for a Stronger, More Inclusive Community
Our partnerships bridge the gap between Hudson Valley Clubhouse and the wider community. By collaborating with healthcare providers, housing agencies, and local employers, we create a robust support network for our members.
We also look to the future, hosting university research and training the next generation of social workers. Through local advocacy and hands-on volunteering, our members and staff work to shift public perceptions and provide essential aid to those in need. We invite you to join us in strengthening this vital network.
• Make a Donation
Support our mission. support our community.
Your gift directly supports our members as they reclaim their lives through meaningful employment, education, and peer support.
Help us to ensure that every person has access to a supportive community to forge lasting relationships and achieve the promise of a dignified life.
Contact Us
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