About Us

Vision

To be a well organized, well-funded Clubhouse coalition, comprised of certified Clubhouses or those in the process of certification
To promote and increase equal opportunities and improved quality of life for people recovering from mental illness in collaboration with organizations, business and industry, policy-makers and our communities
To ensure quality, innovative and evidence-based Clubhouse services throughout Pennsylvania
To encourage member Clubhouses to become integral participants and leaders in their local communities

Objectives

To provide a definition of Clubhouse for Pennsylvania.
To articulate the Clubhouse position on issues that affect the interests of adults with mental illness
To educate and advise others throughout the State by clarifying the role of clubhouses in the array of services offered in the mental health system.
To support the development of new clubhouses.
To support the enhancement of existing clubhouses.
To develop educational forums related to clubhouse issues.
To facilitate outcome studies on the effectiveness of clubhouse programs and disseminate the results.
To secure funding in Pennsylvania for Transitional Employment as defined by the International Clubhouse Standards.
To facilitate the networking of clubhouses statewide.

For further information, contact:

Stephanie A. Visi

c/o Clubhouse of Lehigh County

1437 W. Gordon Street

Allentown, PA 18102

Phone #: (610) 433-9910

Fax #: (610) 433-9940

E-mail: svisi@gsrh.org

Background and History

The Pennsylvania Clubhouse Coalition (PCC) was founded in October 1993 by four Clubhouses. PCC member Clubhouses follow the International Clubhouse Standards established by the International Center for Clubhouse Development (ICCD), based in Fountain House, New York City.

The Pennsylvania Clubhouse Coalition Board meets three times per year and holds an annual state-wide seminar. Regional meetings are held on regular basis.