Joel Corcoran: Welcome, Needed, and Valued: The Clubhouse Approach

Send us a text Clubhouse International is transforming lives through intentional communities where people with mental illness rebuild their lives after disruption and isolation. Joel Corcoran joins us to tell the Clubhouse story. • Clubhouse International operates 377 clubhouses across 32 countries using a specific 37-standard model • Members voluntarily participate in work-ordered days that provide structure, purpose, and skill development • Employment program achieves 40% employment rate compared to national average of 15% for people with mental illness • Education support helps members return to school at all levels from basic adult education through advanced degrees • Members receive assistance with housing, healthcare access, and rebuilding social connections • Clubhouses reduce hospitalizations, criminal justice involvement, and early mortality while improving overall wellbeing • Members determine their own level of participation based on their needs and recovery journey • Future goal is to triple the number of clubhouses by 2030 to reach more isolated individuals Visit clubhouse-intl.org to find a clubhouse in your community, take a tour, volunteer, or advocate for expanded mental health resources. https://tonymantor.com https://Facebook.com/tonymantor https://instagram.com/tonymantor https://twitter.com/tonymantor https://youtube.com/tonymantormusic intro/outro music bed written by T. Wild Why Not Me the World music published by Mantor Music (BMI)