Wabash Valley Friendship Clubhouse to Host Open House and Celebrate Recent Achievements
The Wabash Valley Friendship Clubhouse, a service of the Family Health Center, has again achieved accreditation through Clubhouse International. Wabash Valley Friendship Clubhouse is a place that allows individuals to gain and give encouragement, to be empowered to connect with community, and to gain back their lives lost to mental illness. Through participation, members are given the opportunity to join the worlds of employment, education, meaningful work, and friendships.
The accreditation is a research-based quality assurance program designed to ensure successful outcomes for Clubhouses and their members. This process is both evaluative and consultative and awarded to Clubhouses that adhere to each of the Clubhouse International standards.
'We are grateful for the feedback from Clubhouse International's surveyors and look forward to implementing their suggestions,' WVFC Director David Engstrom said in a news release. 'Clubhouse International provides great resources and training so that we can adequately serve our members.'
In honor of this designation, the Wabash Valley Friendship Clubhouse is hosting an Open House on Thursday, May 29th, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and is open to the public. The Clubhouse is located at 501 South 6th Street in Vincennes.
During the Open House, visitors will be able to tour the facility and view the day-to-day activities members participate in, educational and employment activities, and the David G. James Thrift Store.
Also on display will be the artwork members from the Wabash Valley Friendship Clubhouse submitted to the annual art contest sponsored by the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction. This includes a piece titled 'Keeping Your Mind Sharp,' submitted by WVFC member Cindy, that was runner-up in the Older Adult Group division. This year's theme for the contest is 'The 8 Dimensions of Wellness,' which are physical, emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual, vocational, financial, and environmental. Seven WVFC members submitted artwork for the contest
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