Fresh Start Clubhouse

About Fresh Start Clubhouse

A response to a crisis of belonging: In the United States, fifteen million adults face serious mental illness. While medication and therapy are vital, people need purpose, belonging, and community to truly thrive. Fresh Start Clubhouse is an intentional working community where members and staff collaborate side-by-side to run every aspect of our organization. This innovative "Social Practice" approach, recognized by SAMHSA as evidence-based, delivers remarkable results: improved employment rates, reduced hospitalizations, and enhanced wellbeing. "In a world that I once found scary and chaotic, Fresh Start provided a safe place to learn and grow," shares a member who served for three years on our Board of Directors. Another member's journey began with frequent hospitalizations and isolation. Since joining our community in 2007, they haven't needed hospitalization, are pursuing an IT degree, and working toward financial independence. What makes Fresh Start unique is our focus on potential, not diagnosis. Through our accredited program, members gain: • Job skills and supported employment opportunities • Educational support and scholarships • Health and wellness programming • Daily structure through our Work-Ordered Day • Social connections and sense of purpose • Weekend and holiday activities to combat isolation Our community's strength was proven during COVID-19. When physical distancing was required, we rapidly innovated with virtual programming, newsletters, porch drop-offs, and outdoor visits – ensuring our members stayed connected when they needed it most.

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