SERVICES

The Clubhouse community provides a range of services in partnership with members that contribute to their goal of recovery.

These include:

• Day Programme
• Out Reach
• Employment Programme
• Further education
• Evening & Weekend Social Programmes

Goal Planning

In addition to in-house and community based work opportunities, Mosaic clubhouse offers a wide array of other member services including; Advocacy, Goal Planning, Housing assistance and on the job training. There are also opportunities for members to represent the Clubhouse at International ICCD Conventions and to become part of the Board of Trustees. Advocacy The support Worker team at Mosaic has developed links with local social service agencies in particular Community Mental Health teams (CHMT’s) to offer members continuality of care. Through the one to one relationships developed within the Clubhouse, the staff team are able to provide advocacy upon requests to assists members’ secure entitled housing, welfare and disability benefits. Clubhouse staff can also accompany a member (upon request) to appointments with specific social services agencies. There is also an informal peer to peer advocacy operating between members who have extensive knowledge of mental health services and volunteer their time to help other Mosaic Members. Both members and staff within the Education & Employment unit have completed benefits training to provide up to date benefits advice. Goal Planning Mental health recovery is a complex process involving many different factors. Important factors can include: Reclaiming a sense of hope Regaining a sense of meaning Managing one’s own mental health to reduce the impact and symptoms experienced to achieve a higher level of wellness Reclaiming roles beyond being a mental health service user Goal Planning is a flexible person centered planning tool, which accounts for a person’s changing mental health needs and their aspirations. Goal Planning is confidential and occurs between a member and his or her chosen Support Worker. The sessions are designed to identify barriers that a person may face in achieving their goals and leading a full and independent life. Goal Planning also identifies practical steps members can take independently to achieve their vocational, educational and personal goals. Practical support and advice is given throughout the process.