Clubhouse

A Shared Community for individuals with Brain Injury

What is a clubhouse?

A place with a purpose and a program for people who have experienced a stroke or brain injury. It is a place where skilled individuals with desires, aspirations, and strengths contribute to a whole.

It is a community with a mission to move every person forward toward a goal.

What Makes the Clubhouse Special?

Community Support

A safe, respectful space to connect and grow.

Meaningful
Work

Members help run the day-to-day operations.

Personal Progress

Programs that build confidence and independence.

What does it offer?

It offers a chance to use/develop skills, be productive through real work and be part of a community. Members engage in real work that is needed to keep the Clubhouse alive and running. Our belief is that work gives purpose and supports healing.

Clubhouse Support Unit

phone, reception, computer training, scheduling, newsletter, creating marketing materials

Meals on Wheels Unit

meal pick up, organization of deliveries, client check ins

Upcycling Unit

no sew dog toys, loom activities, no sew rugs, plastic bag items

Alchemy Cookie Unit

following recipe, organizing orders and delivery of cookies to BIFSTL, manage supplies, money management

Kitchen Unit

cleaning kitchen, meal planning and preparation, shopping, money management, clean up

Maintenance & Cultivation Unit

clean bathroom, sanitizing tabletop surfaces, wiping chairs and light switches, empty trash in the clubhouse office and open space, vacuuming and dusting. This also requires someone to water plants, and tend to garden outside.

What is a typical day like?

Members arrive between 9:00 – 9:30 am. The morning meeting starts at 9:30 to determine the work of the day. Members work on those projects in the morning. Lunch is at noon. After lunch is the group activity.

Members can choose which activities and tasks they want to work on.

What are the benefits?

Help maintain skills to prevent loss of functioning
Provides a transition from into community-based services
Respite for families and care partners
Reduce social isolation
Improve quality of life which may reduce incidents of depression, substance abuse or psychiatric admissions
Improve life skills, community integration, work skills and social interaction

How do I join?

The cost of membership varies, and it depends on the current benefits coverage and financial status of each individual. Private pay fees are calculated using a sliding scale method for those who are not covered or eligible for a current benefit coverage. To obtain an accurate cost estimate and service plan, prospective members may need to provide their financial background information and documentation.

DHSS Adult Brain Injury support is available for those who qualify

Membership Application