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Since the first one opened in 1948, Clubhouses have been successfully implemented in more than 300 communities across 28 countries. The Clubhouse approach is a proven model for rehabilitation, recovery, and reintegration into the community for people struggling with mental illness. Members share ownership with staff and take responsibility for the success of the organization. They build on their strengths instead of focusing on their illnesses and symptoms. Membership in the program is voluntary and for life: Clubhouse remains a place of care and support for members for as long as they want to be part of it. The Cora Dale House creates an accepting community where adults can participate in valuable work within the organization. It provides space to socialize with friends and coworkers, and it gives access to employment within the wider community. All aspects of the Cora Dale House operate with the basic belief that every member can recover from the effects of mental illness enough to lead a satisfying and productive life. Cora Dale House members are dedicated to one another's success. People recover through work and work-mediated relationships, which studies show are restorative and provide a firm foundation for growth, self-respect, and success.​ Cora Dale House is accredited by Clubhouse International, an umbrella organization that promotes the Clubhouse Model.  Clubhouse International encourages the opening of new Clubhouses along with the development of existing Clubhouses around the world.

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ABOUT US

Welcome to Cora Dale House – one of more than 300 Clubhouses around the world. A Clubhouse is a community of support for adults with mental illness, designed to foster recovery through work - building on the strengths and skills of our members.   I have worked in Clubhouses for more than 10 years because they are places that cultivate a sense of dignity, deep relationships and the transformative power of meaningful work. Clubhouse membership is free and voluntary. Come join us to make our community stronger!

Erich Miller, Director

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Member Stories

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My life was very chaotic and I was tired of being lonely and not having a life. The first time i walked through the doors I had a complete panic attack.  I walked in talked with [Clubhouse Director] Rich Meyer and walked out shaking like a leaf, I was way outside my comfort zone.  About a month later I worked up the gumption to come in again.  I observed an watched and  slowly moved past my anxiety.   Rich really made me feel welcome, like I was needed and part of something.  Now, I have done a 180 turn around. - Dave H

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More of Dave's Story here.

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I didn’t believe there was a place for people with mental illness, but I came and it was very nice... They helped me get a job. It had been 3-4 years since I had worked.  Now I work at the college cleaning the dorms.  It is going good.  Clubhouse is a nice place to come if you need it. - Vera M

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More of Vera's Story here.

In Clubhouse I found a family of people who wouldn’t judge me and would love me unconditionally. Being a Clubhouse member has helped me by being a place where I could be more social and create healthy boundaries. Clubhouse was also supportive in getting me out of homelessness.

- Holly M

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More of Holly's Story here.

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