B'More Clubhouse

"The clubhouse gives them a daily purpose, having a place to go, a place where you’re needed, feel accomplished, build friendships and opportunities. If people want to get a job or return to school or improve their housing, it’s also a place where they can come and get support." Read the rest of this article from The AFRO: https://lnkd.in/eaNESPfq The AFRO-American Newspapers

We are excited to announce that B'More Clubhouse has joined Fountain House United, a national network of of clubhouse partners dedicated to mobilizing a movement for recovery from serious mental illness. Since 2009, we have been dedicated to building a world-class Clubhouse program right here in Baltimore and we are now ready to lead the way for Clubhouse expansion in Maryland. In partnership with Fountain House and the 17 other Clubhouses in the network, we will now also have the opportunity to effect positive change for people living with serious mental illness on a national level. Let's get to work! https://lnkd.in/dyiuwice

TODAY is WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY! At Clubhouse International, and as part of the global Clubhouse network, we know that Equity WORKS! Equity, a foundational principle of the Clubhouse Model, empowers individuals and transforms communities by promoting equal opportunity for people living with mental illness within the Clubhouse and in the workplace. We hope you’ll join us today in championing #equity and the voice of lived experience via our Clubhouse members! Learn more and join today by visiting https://lnkd.in/ey2nft3E #WorldMentalHealthDay #WorldMentalHealthDay2024 #WMHD2024 #ClubhouseWMHD #EquityWorks #WeAreClubhouseInternational #ClubhouseInternational #ClubhouseInternational30

We’re proud to announce our involvement in @NAMIMaryland’s 42nd Annual Conference! As a presenter, we’re committed to supporting #mentalhealth advocacy and making a difference in our community. Learn more about NAMI Maryland and join us in promoting mental wellness for all at?https://lnkd.in/ek9p2zua?#NAMIEducate

We hope you will join us for our 15th anniversary celebration at La Cuchara! Tickets are on sale now.

Our ED, Jason Woody, makes the case in The Baltimore Sun today on why the state of Maryland should support the expansion of the Clubhouse model in our state to help more adults living with mental illness live meaningful and productive lives of their choice. Momentum and support is building in Maryland and we hope you will help us to meet this important moment! https://lnkd.in/eSeN3hgr

We are excited to share the news about our newest employment partnership with Copper Kitchen!! Copper Kitchen is a high end catering company located in Baltimore City. They have been a tremendous supporter of B'More Clubhouse since we first met them a year ago, including their generous donations towards our fall fundraiser this past year and supporting our anniversary party for members this spring. And now we have the opportunity to partner with them on a transitional employment placement for Clubhouse members. Currently one of our members, Cierra, has been hired to work as a Junior Prep Chef in their main kitchen. We look forward to continuing to build our relationship with Copper Kitchen and want to thank them for their tremendous support of our mission. To learn more about our employment program and how your business can become a partner, go here: https://lnkd.in/g8hYxeZ9

We hope you will mark your calendars and plan to join us on October 24th at La Cuchara for our 15th Anniversary Celebration! More details to come soon.

Our Executive Director, Jason Woody, was recently interviewed by Baltimore Fishbowl about the effectiveness of B'More Clubhouse and our vision to bring this model to other parts of Maryland. Check it out! ?? https://lnkd.in/e9yn5Zca