1 Building Clubhouse Partnerships in the CommunityAn innovative collaboration of business, government, and non-profit agencies

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4 Another Partner: We are mental health leaders, providers, non-profits, educators, government officials and philanthropists who have joined together. Mission: To catalyze meaningful and lasting improvement in the mental health of people in King County.  Role:  We are a strategic resource that works with stakeholders to help catalyze and facilitate cross-sector collaboration, spur innovation and encourage public and philanthropic investment.     

5 Why Bother with Partnerships?Aren’t there tax dollars going to fund specialists and experts to do this kind of work? Treatment providers are only part of the solution, recovery environments are an even bigger part and one in which we all can lend a hand in. Clubhouses used to exist in Seattle and throughout Washington. What happened? Government funding changes frequently and Clubhouses dependent only on state funds can’t remain sustainable. With mental illness being so common in our communities, don’t we all have a role to play?

6 “The most devastating effect of mental illness is the separation from others in society.” –Joel Corcoran To help those of us who are living with a serious mental illness, it's all about building meaningful relationships. Many who live with persistent, serious mental illness are among the loneliest, most vulnerable and most isolated in the world. Since 2012, our Outreach team in downtown Seattle has met over 500 individuals with serious mental illness on the streets. Many have housing. According to Mother Teresa: "Loneliness is the greatest poverty of all."

7 Two Approaches Medical Model Communities of Care Solution-drivenTransactional approach Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Cast in role of patient Expectations limited by diagnosis Critical scrutiny Disabilities clearly described Provider collaboration difficult Heavy monitoring Acceptance-driven Relational approach Befriending Cast in role of colleague Expectations high amid strengths Deference and acceptance Abilities clearly ascribed Provider collaboration simple Light monitoring

8 "Hospitality is not to change people, but to offer them space where change can take place." -Henry Nouwen Our Mission: “That Seattle Clubhouse gives people whose lives have been disrupted by mental illness the opportunity to recover meaning, purpose, and dignity through work and community.”

9 Seattle Clubhouse VisionThe Seattle Clubhouse represents Seattle’s commitment to people living with the effects of mental illness, that they will not be abandoned, but restored to full membership in our community as capable and contributing persons.” Like Connections Place, Seattle Clubhouse does not have a site yet, but we do have a strong foundation for sustainable funding and growing support.

10 Three Stages to Building the Foundation for Clubhouse1. Casting a wide net of information Result: Widespread momentum 2. Having open dialogue Result: Limited momentum but refined energy 3. Mobilizing forces Result: Strong momentum and energy

11 Cast a Wide Net Widespread momentum and Increasing EnergyMental Health 101 classes Mental Health First Aid Courses Attending civic meetings, NAMI meetings Attending social service strategy meetings City council meetings Invite leaders to an already established Clubhouse Reach out to churches, hospitals, business associations

12 Open Dialogue Decreased Momentum yet Refined EnergyDiscuss skepticism, challenges, stigma and fear directly. The Skeptic, the Challenger, and the NIMBY (not in my backyard) all have real-life questions that should not be dismissed.

13 The Skeptic “This program doesn’t serve enough people to justify the cost with only daily attenders when we have thousands who need a solution.” Mental illness never effects just one person, but all those around that person. (family, friends, colleagues, clergy, neighbors). Mother Teresa – “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” John Hopkin’s study from Baltimore: members cost to medicaid system 300% less than non-members.

14 The Challenger “Clubhouse only serves those that are the highest functioning.” Clubhouse provides opportunities for everyone’s level of ability to participate in meaningful work. Clubhouse provides a very much needed place for those with serious, persistent mental illness to sustain their recovery and greatly reduce the likelihood of needing crisis intervention.

15 The N.I.M.B.Y. “I’ve seen what those day-centers and shelters bring to the neighborhood: illegal activities on the sidewalks, panhandling, littering and loitering.” Clubhouse is a highly structured program that has standards in place to assure an environment that is attractive, ordered and dignified. Members are motivated to join to be part of a work-ordered day with the rare opportunity to serve rather than be served -- far different from a typical “drop-in center.” Many homeless individuals with mental illness on streets are there because of the lack of meaningful opportunities.

16 Mobilize Forces Strong Momentum and EnergySelecting the right people for a small, nimble start-up group with diverse talents. Multiplying wins in areas of funding both public and private, real-estate space, referral sources, government connections, social service provider buy-in. Prospective members sharing their powerful stories. Many people spreading the word about Clubhouse and recruiting support.

17 My Challenge For You Tonight A Two-part Challenge1. Formulate a two-five minute elevator speech about what separates Clubhouse from other approaches and why it is needed.

18 Joel Corcoran’s 5 Key Questions2. Commit to asking these questions of a potential funder or stakeholder: Can I have five minutes of your time? Give spiel and then ask… What do you think? Do you have any advice for us? Can you see yourself getting involved? Is there anyone else you think we should be talking with?

19 Coming Soon: Connections Place and Seattle Clubhouse Creating Community: Changing the World of Mental Health