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Clubhouse International Joins US Mental Health
Leadership Summit
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Clubhouse International COO, Jack Yatsko, participated in a Mental Health Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. USA that brought together over 30 leaders from various mental health organizations.
Seth Kahan, Founder and CEO of Visionary Leadership and Stop Stigma Together organized the event which included a Fireside Chat with Bill Hoagland, VP, Bipartisan Policy Center discussing today’s current mental health landscape and advocacy strategies.
Strategy sessions addressed issues related to the evolving policy environment, including potential threats to Medicaid and funding for mental health services that could impact millions of Americans. Roundtable discussions were held to strategize and share ideas about how to elevate understanding and acceptance of mental health conditions and new/adapted ways to increase mental health resources.
Jack shared, “This was an important gathering of leaders from mental health organizations with varying missions, united by a shared commitment to providing essential support for the most vulnerable Americans—support now at risk due to ongoing budget cuts. There is strength in numbers and the action steps and committees formed at this Summit will hopefully lead to collective national advocacy to protect needed services for vulnerable populations.”
Stay tuned for further developments!
| | | | Championing Global Mental Health this May - Join Us! | | |
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Clubhouse International is pleased to spotlight the global initiatives we are leading to transform mental health care and build stronger communities worldwide.
This month, we are driving awareness and action through key efforts including:
Click here to read recent article highlighting our efforts.
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Welcome Laura Simpson to our Board of Directors |
Laura Simpson Board Member
We are pleased to welcome our newest Board member, Laura Simpson. Laura is Managing Director of the Beauty Division at Liberty London. With over 25 years of global marketing experience, she has led brands across sectors at Procter & Gamble, Coty Inc., and The Wella Company. In 2025, she joined the Board of Clubhouse International, driven by a passion for expanding the proven Clubhouse approach centered on purpose and community to help more people globally.
Originally from Scotland, Laura now lives in Geneva with her two teenage children. Click here to learn more about Laura.
| You're Invited: Development Support Available for Clubhouse Network | |
Development staff, Teri Chadwick and Liz Smith, are hosting Quarterly Clubhouse Development calls. This is a space to discuss development and fundraising with your Development Team or Development POC. We encourage your Clubhouse to take advantage of this opportunity to share challenges and brainstorm solutions with fellow Clubhouses and Clubhouse International. The next meeting is May 20 at 2pm ET.
Contact Liz if you are interested: esmith@clubhouse-intl.org
| | Welcome New Clubhouse to New York City! | | |
Elements House–Lower East Side is the first Clubhouse on Manhattan’s Lower East Side.
With a multilingual staff and a commitment to cultural responsiveness, Elements House supports the unique needs within one of NYC’s most vibrant and historic communities. The member-driven multi-cultural space fosters dignity, connection, and purpose for all who seek intentional community.
| | Accreditation Leads to Stronger Outcomes Around the World | | |
Interest and growth in our quality assurance process of Accreditation continues increase as we have had 30 Accreditations through April of 2025 and are on course to have 90-100 accreditation processes this year.
Why does this matter?
Because members of accredited Clubhouses continue to have stronger positive outcomes in their lives in areas of housing, employment, education and other quality of life factors. For example, 40% of the average daily attendance of members connected to an accredited Clubhouse are employed in jobs in their communities.
Accreditation does indeed help Clubhouses strive to be the best that they can be!
For more information contact us at accreditation@clubhouse-intl.org.
Pictured: Faculty members, Maureen Gill (Cora Dale Clubhouse, Goshen, IN) and Jen Cardenas (Austin Clubhouse, Austin, TX) at an accreditation visit at New Beginnings Clubhouse in Indiana, on April 11, 2025.
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Clubhouse Reflections on the Impact of Accreditation
Clubhouses are also responding favorably to the individualized consultative support provide by our Faculty in addition to evaluating their compliance with the International Standards for Clubhouse Programs™.
"Jamel and Rob were very friendly and extremely informative. They were especially helpful in talking about employment expansion and development of an independent advisory board separate from our Auspice Agency.
It was nice that we had the perspective of Jamel from a large Clubhouse but then also the perspective of Rob who was from a Clubhouse closer to our size." ~ Accreditation feedback from Charterhouse, VA, USA
| | Faculty Reflections on the Impact of Accreditation | | |
Faculty team Tracey and Damon recently returned from an accreditation at Clubhouse Atlanta, GA, USA.
"As Clubhouse International Faculty you visit many Clubhouses, but you never forget visits like this one.
I was told before our arrival that Clubhouse Atlanta was "small, but mighty" and I agree wholeheartedly with that description. The Members, Staff and Board Members were inviting, passionate and dedicated to creating an environment where their community can thrive.
I was inspired by their story and even more inspired by their hard work to become an accredited Clubhouse. I cannot wait to see their successes in the future." ~Tracey, CI Faculty and staff at Bayside Clubhouse, MI, USA
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Accreditation Quality Assurance Update
- Accreditations 2025 to date: 30
The Clubhouse Accreditation™ process strengthens the Clubhouse Model of Recovery.
| | Celebrating Employment in Michigan and Massachusetts | | |
Clubhouse Michigan (USA) hosted its 10th annual Employment Celebration. The event brought together State Representatives and the Lt. Governor (featured below) to present awards to employers working with Clubhouses from across the state.
Many Clubhouse members were nominated by their Clubhouse for their employment accomplishments. It was an inspiring day for all involved.
The Massachusetts Clubhouse Coalition (USA) hosted its annual employment event at the Massachusetts State House. 27 Clubhouses came together to celebrate partnerships that are helping Clubhouse members (re)integrate into meaningful employment, and recognize Massachusetts employers for being excellent partners and employers to members across the state!
Congrats to both state Coalitions!
| | New Research Shows Clubhouses Reduce Psychiatric Recidivism | | |
A new study done by the Detroit Wayne Health Network (Michigan, USA), powerfully demonstrates that Clubhouses provide individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) the resources and support to adequately address their needs and help reduce psychiatric recidivism.
This study is unique in that it is focused on the direct impact of Clubhouse participation on clinical outcomes, particularly in reducing psychiatric readmission rates. Click here to read the full study.
| | Local Policymaker Visits & Supports Norwegian Clubhouse | | |
Tonje Brenna, the Minister of Labor and Inclusion, recently visited Fontenehuset Mortensrud (Norway).
In addition to discussing how the Clubhouse fosters inclusion in workplaces, Minister Brenna also informed the Clubhouse that they would be receiving funding for their project "Between the Battles," a youth project focused on crime prevention in collaboration with Mortensrud Fellesskap.
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European Clubhouse Conference: May 20-22
Click here to register for the European Clubhouse Conference in Helsinki, Finland.
The event is being organized by the Finnish Clubhouse Coalition, in collaboration with Etelä-Suomen Klubitalot ESKOT ry, and with the support of Clubhouse Europe and Clubhouse International.
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WHO WE ARE Spotlight Series!
Each month we highlight a person or Clubhouse instrumental in the global Clubhouse network. Click here to share your stories with us.
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Hear from more members about their experience with Clubhouse, click here. | | Meet Ivan, member of Progress Place, Toronto, Canada | |
"Our community here at Progress Place gives me a place to help in my recovery.
Progress Place is a friendly and safe environment. Being here has helped me find meaning in my daily life."
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Be well!
#WeAreClubhouseInternational
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