About
The Clubhouse of Lehigh County
The Mission of the Clubhouse
Our mission is to offer persons with mental illness a safe and healing environment wherein each person is given the opportunity to explore their personal and vocational potentials to their fullest and to receive support in achieving their goals.
What is a Clubhouse?
A Clubhouse is first and foremost a local community center that offers individuals with mental illness hope and opportunities to achieve their full potential. Much more than simply a program or social service, a Clubhouse is most importantly a community of people who are working together to achieve a common goal. The Clubhouse of Lehigh County is modeled after Fountain House, the original Clubhouse established in 1948.
A Clubhouse is a restorative environment for people who have had their lives drastically disrupted, and need the support of others who believe that recovery from mental illness is possible for all. A Clubhouse follows The International Standards for Clubhouse Programs. The standards are consensually agreed upon by the worldwide Clubhouse community, define the Clubhouse Model of rehabilitation.
Becoming a Member
Membership is open to anyone who is living in Lehigh County, is 18 years of age or older, and has a history of living with a mental health illness. Individuals who meet these criteria can complete a referral to officially become a member of the Clubhouse of Lehigh county. Referrals can be found using the link below, requested by emailing cluboflc@ptd.net, or picked up in person at the Clubhouse.
Once you complete our orientation, you are become a member for life, and can come as often as you wish to the Clubhouse. If you have any questions about becoming a member, contact the TEAM unit at (610)433-9910 x210 or cluboflc@ptd.net.
Join the Club!
Clubhouses welcome individuals, regardless of ability and diagnosis, into an environment that promotes care, respect, and fair treatment.