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Welcome House 7700 Westchester Pike Upper Darby, PA 19082 Phone: (610) 446-1485 Fax: (610) 446- 3409 Director: Renee Van Bueren Auspice Agency: Elwyn, Inc. E-mail: WelcomeHouse7700@yahoo.com Web Site: www.welcomehousepa.org

 History

Welcome House Clubhouse is a part of Elwyn, Inc’s Division of Mental Health and is an ICCD certified clubhouse and licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare. Welcome House opened its doors on July 1st, 1994, converting from a traditional vocational rehabilitation program and partial hospital program. At the time of opening, an average of 40 members attended daily. Since 1994, Welcome House has grown to an average daily attendance of 75 members and 10 staff that support five work units and provide a strong work-ordered day and dynamic employment and social program. Today, the clubhouse maintains quality relationships with the ICCD Clubhouse Community, Delaware County Office of Behavioral Health, Community Support Program, Consumer Satisfaction Teams, Delco Chapter of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, and other mental health providers in the Delaware County community.

 

Welcome House is a member of the Pennsylvania Clubhouse Coalition and certified by the International Center for Clubhouse Development. Elwyn, Inc. is a member of United States Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (USPRA, formerly IAPSRS) and licensed by the PA Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.

Clubhouse Community

MEMBER SERVICES UNIT

· Processes referrals

· Interviews perspective members

· Provides guided clubhouse tours

· Performs new members orientation

· Runs Insurance Eligibility Verification

· Oversees the Horticultural Center, Coatroom, and Thrift shop

  

EMPLOYMENT UNIT

· Oversees Transitional, Supported, and Independent Employment

· Weekly job development

· Facilities Job Club

· Tracks employment statistics

· Maintains employment records

· Maintains relationship with employers

  

INFORMATION & EDUCATION UNIT

· Oversees clerical responsibilities

· Assists  member’s educational goals

· Tracks daily attendance & census

· Edits/Publishes Monthly Newsletter

· Monitors the reception desk

· Provides W.O.D. computer training

· Facilitates Education Club

 

FOOD SERVICE UNIT

· Manages the Checkerboard Canteen

· Develops menu & food planning

· Inventories and orders food and beverages and maintenance supplies

· Operates the dish room

· Prepares menu items for holiday events, celebrations, and social

· Prepares meals for TE dinners

· Maintains monthly budget  

 

MISSION:

Welcome House’s mission is to be a vital clubhouse community of Rehabilitation that offers respect, hope, mutuality and unlimited opportunity to persons recovering from mental illness in the worlds of work, housing, education, and friendships. Welcome House strives to follow the International Standards for Clubhouse Programs, to focus on members’ abilities-not disabilities, and to foster initiative, cooperation and personal growth in all areas of our Clubhouse.

OUR COMMITMENT:

All Behavioral Health Services at Elwyn are based on the principle that all people, including those with diverse challenges in life, deserve opportunities to build independent, meaningful lives based on personal choices and individual goals. Elwyn is committed to providing the full spectrum of supports for living for people with mental illness on their road to recovery and recognizes that the right supports are vital to recovery for adults challenged by mental illness.

 

HOURS OF OPERATION:

Monday                                   (Evening Socials)           8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

2nd and 4th Wednesday               (TE Dinners)                 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

1st and 3rd Wednesday               (Evening Socials)           8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Tuesday – Thursday – Friday                                         8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Major Holidays                                                              9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday Social                         (2x Monthly)                 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

 

Directions 

Welcome is located ½ mile west of 69th Street Terminal in Delaware County at 7700 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA, 19082. We are easily accessed by car or public transportation.