Jackson, Mich. — On Saturday, May 7, 2022, J-Town Clubhouse celebrated its 18th anniversary. Members, staff, and the Advisory board gathered for the event. J-Town remains open every other Saturday to engage Members in various social activities. J-Town celebrated 18 years of togetherness with games and a buffet.
“For 18 years, J-Town Members and Staff have worked side-by-side to become accredited by Clubhouse International in accordance with the International Standards. These standards facilitate mental health, independence, and wellness for J-Town Members. Additionally, in more recent years, J-Town has expanded to work closely with the Jackson community and our incredible Advisory Board to increase engagement and spread the message of how #ClubhouseWorks and has proven to be best practices in mental health recovery. We strive to continue to provide such a well-rounded model of rehabilitation for year to come.”, said Melissa Diaz, J-Town Clubhouse Director.
J-Town Clubhouse is a psychosocial rehabilitation program for those with mental illness that helps members find employment. Members are able and willing to work, and the Clubhouse encourages member confidence provides work experience and helps build their resumes. The Clubhouse has been proven to result in positive outcomes including better employment rates, cost-effectiveness, a significant decrease in hospitalizations, reduced incarcerations, improved well-being, and better physical and mental health.
A clubhouse is not a clinical program, but a community designed to assist individuals in the development of work skills, social skills, and improvement in all areas of their daily lives. The clubhouse provides a supportive environment for individuals with mental illness to develop in areas such as employment, health and wellness, education, advocacy, social skill, and many others.
For more information about the event and J-Town Clubhouse: contact Melisa Diaz at (517) 740-4317.