Clubhouses provide a supportive environment where people can socialize, participate in recreational activities and learn new skills.
The Clubhouse Program serves adults living with a mental illness who are seeking a community of understanding, like-minded people who might share the same experiences that they do. Clubhouses provide a supportive environment where people can socialize, participate in recreational activities, learn new skills and increase their involvement in the community.
What you can expect:
- Staff and other members to welcome you
- To explore what you want to do or focus on
- To be invited to join in some activities
- To talk with staff about how you’re doing
- Learn skills to increase your independence, such as cooking and budgeting
- Participate in physical and mental health management groups
- Enjoy daily activities related to work readiness (such as computer training) and community volunteer options
- Explore your hopes and dreams for a career
- Review what you need to reach your goals in your community regarding education and employment
- Join programs such as music and art activities, cultural events, and sports
Access
Eligibility
- Are 19 years and older
- Have a diagnosis of mental illness (with a referral from a therapist or doctor)
- Live in the Fraser Health region:
- Abbotsford
- Agassiz
- Burnaby
- Chilliwack
- Coquitlam
- Delta
- Hope
- Langley
- Maple Ridge
- Mission
- New Westminster
- Pitt Meadows
- Port Moody
- Port Coquitlam
- Surrey
- Tsawwassen
- White Rock
Referral
Abbotsford Clubhouse Program - Abby House - Creative Centre Society
Burnaby Clubhouse Program - ECHO Clubhouse – Canadian Mental Health Association
Chilliwack Clubhouse Program - Cheam View - Creative Centre Society
North and South Delta Clubhouse Program – Lighthouse – Options Community Services
Langley Clubhouse Program – Stepping Stone Clubhouse – Stepping Stone Community Services Society
Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Clubhouse Program – The Club - Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Community Services
Mission Clubhouse Program - Centennial Place - Communitas Supportive Care Society
New Westminster Clubhouse Program - New Leaf Clubhouse - Fraserside Community Services Society
Surrey Clubhouse Program – New Frontier - Options Community Services Society
Tri-Cities Clubhouse Program - New View Clubhouse - New View Society
White Rock and South Surrey Clubhouse Program - Whale House – Options Community Services