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This week, North Carolina joins the national U.S. Clubhouse Week of Action (May 4–8) to highlight the essential role Clubhouses play in supporting people living with serious mental illness. Led by Clubhouse International and Fountain House, the Week of Action elevates the importance of psychosocial rehabilitation and community‑based recovery.
Clubhouses provide a welcoming, non‑clinical space where members build connection, purpose, and stability through shared work and community involvement. They offer a supportive level of care that is less intensive than clinical or residential treatment, yet profoundly effective.
“This week’s U.S. Clubhouse Week of Action is a powerful moment for all of us,” said Assistant Secretary Kelly Crosbie. “It casts a national spotlight on the strength of the Clubhouse model and the transformative impact of community on mental health and recovery. Across the country, Clubhouses are opening their doors, lifting up stories of resilience, and reminding us what’s possible when people have a place to belong. It’s a celebration of hope, connection, and the belief that every person deserves the chance to thrive—and a reminder of why sustaining this work truly matters.”
DMH/DD/SUS is strengthening the state’s Clubhouse network through a multi‑year initiative focused on training, accreditation, and facility improvements. Investments include $250,000 for accreditation, training, and membership dues; $1 million for modernization needs; and $650,000 this year toward a contract with Clubhouse International to support existing Clubhouses and launch 7–10 new ones over the next five years.
North Carolina Clubhouses receiving support for training and accreditation include:
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