What they call their work
What they do
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 2 activities
- Advocates for increased government funding and policy support for mental health programsLeads global and national advocacy efforts to expand government funding for mental health services and increase the number of Clubhouses, leveraging designations such as Center of Excellence by the California Department of Health Care Services to influence policy and resource allocation.
- Leads public education and anti-stigma campaigns on mental illnessConducts public education initiatives to reduce stigma around mental illness and increase awareness of the Clubhouse model’s impact, including coordinated campaigns like U.S. Clubhouse Week of Action and dissemination of evidence-based messaging tools.
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Program Evaluation and Impact Research 1 activity
- Conducts and supports research on the Clubhouse model’s effectivenessLeads and coordinates research through the Program for Clubhouse Research in partnership with UMass Chan Medical School iSPARC; conducts longitudinal studies, publishes findings in peer-reviewed journals, and synthesizes evidence in reports such as the Transforming Lives: Clubhouse Impact Report. Research includes outcomes on employment, hospitalization, and well-being.
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Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Delivers direct member support services through Clubhouse programsFacilitates individualized support for members with mental illness, including securing and sustaining employment (e.g., as Special Education Assistants), stabilizing housing, developing life skills, and building confidence. Accredited Clubhouses achieve a 42% annual employment rate—double the public mental health system average—and reduce psychiatric hospitalizations and social disconnectedness.
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Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 1 activity
- Expands and strengthens a global network of ClubhousesSupports the development and sustainability of over 370 Clubhouses across 31–32 countries by providing infrastructure, standards, and coordination to strengthen local programs that serve individuals with mental illness. Each new Clubhouse reaches approximately 500 people.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Hosts international and national conferences for Clubhouse community engagementOrganizes large-scale gatherings including the biennial USA Clubhouse Conference and the Clubhouse International World Seminar, convening hundreds of participants from dozens of countries and nearly 170 Clubhouses to share knowledge and strengthen the network.
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Alternative Dispute Resolution Standards & Accreditation 1 activity
- Implements research-based accreditation and quality assurance systemDevelops and enforces International Standards for Clubhouse Programs through a formal accreditation process supported by a faculty of 90 international consultants and accreditors. Provides digital systems for managing accreditation documentation, renewal timelines, and fidelity monitoring.
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Digital Communications and Content Management 1 activity
- Maintains public and internal knowledge resources on the Clubhouse modelCurates and disseminates key resources including an international directory of Clubhouses, the Clubhouse Impact Report, editable advocacy slide decks, and communication toolkits to support outreach, education, and network-wide learning.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Provides comprehensive training and mentorship for Clubhouse development and sustainabilityOperates 12 global Training Centers and a national training program to deliver best practices in Clubhouse development; offers ongoing training, mentoring, and resources to Startup Groups, established Clubhouses, and regional Coalitions. Includes access to online training calendars, enrollment systems, and specialized toolkits.
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Organization Website and Online Platform Management 1 activity
- Provides digital infrastructure and tools for Clubhouse operations and collaborationMaintains an online platform enabling Clubhouses to manage membership renewals, access a digital document library, share resources (e.g., Employment Manual, Wellness Toolkit), and coordinate training and accreditation processes.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| JOEL D CORCORAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $213K |
| JACK YATSKO | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $171K |
- A BAKER WOOLWORTH — TREASURER
- ANETTE HOEGH GOELET — DIRECTOR
- BEATRICE BERGAMASCO — DIRECTOR
- DONNAMARIE RANDOLPH — DIRECTOR
- EMMA SWEENEY — DIRECTOR
- JEFFREY GELLER MD — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER JOHNSON-CALARI — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER TEDESCO — BOARD CHAIRMAN
- KNUT STUBBEN — DIRECTOR
- LORNA HYDE GRAEV — DIRECTOR
- MARINA AGOPOME — DIRECTOR
- NICHOLAS RATUT — SECRETARY
- NORMA J ARNOLD — DIRECTOR
- PATRICK MANASSE — VICE CHAIRMAN
- THOMAS D MANNING — DIRECTOR
- VINCENT GUILLAUMOT — DIRECTOR
Who they work with
- Active Minds Partner — Collaborates to connect Clubhouses with university chapters of Active Minds to strengthen campus-community mental health partnerships.
- Active Minds Partner — Partnering with the Notre Dame Chapter of Active Minds to help U.S. Clubhouses connect with campus chapters and enhance community mental health awareness.
- American Psychiatric Association Government — Awarded Clubhouse International the Special Presidential Commendation Award at its 2021 Annual Meeting.
- Boehringer Ingelheim Partner — Hosted the Global Community Mental Health Summit 2024 where Clubhouse International leaders presented.
- California Department of Health Care Services Government — Designated Clubhouse International as a Center of Excellence
- Clubhouse Network — Member of a global network of Clubhouses implementing the Clubhouse Model of psychosocial rehabilitation.
- Clubhouse International Network — INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR CLUBHOUSE DEVELOPMENT INC operates as Clubhouse International, indicating a unified organizational identity.
- Clubhouse International Network — Member Clubhouses are part of the Clubhouse International network and use its portal for membership, accreditation, and training.
- Clubhouse International Training Centers Network — Part of the Clubhouse International network designated as a training center.
- Connections House Clubhouse Partner — Local Clubhouse in California where a member received support and services.
- Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Government — Participated in the Hilton Prize Symposium and contributed to the development of the Hilton Leadership Institute Summit as a fellow Hilton Prize Laureate organization.
- Fountain House Network — Fountain House is the original Clubhouse, founded in New York in 1948, and serves as the model for all subsequent Clubhouses worldwide.
- Fountain House Partner — Co-hosted the “Recovery is Possible” Congressional Advocacy Day in Washington, DC.
- Fountain House Partner — Collaborated with Fountain House in the establishment of Clubhouse International and jointly received the Hilton Humanitarian Prize.
- Fountain House Partner — Collaborates on the U.S. Clubhouse Week of Action and co-presents the WANA webinar series.
- Health Management Associates Partner — Collaborating with HMA to manage the Center of Excellence agenda for Clubhouse Services in California under the DHCS BH-Connect initiative.
- Hilton Prize Coalition Funder — Provided fellowships through its Global Impact program to support training and coaching for new Clubhouse start-up groups in Rwanda and Mongolia.
- National Council for Mental Wellbeing Partner — Co-partner on U.S. Hill Day at Home, a virtual advocacy event for mental health and substance use care policy.
- Otsuka Pharmaceuticals Funder — Provided generous support enabling the development of the Clubhouse International Employer Database.
- The Brain and Behavior Research Foundation Government — Awarded Clubhouse International the Honorary Pardes Humanitarian Prize in Mental Health.
- UNIFAM Government — Collaborates with UNIFAM and other global organizations to promote the Clubhouse Model internationally.
- University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School Partner — Jointly operates the Program for Clubhouse Research to coordinate and conduct research on the Clubhouse Model.
- University of Southern California Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy Partner — Collaborated with Dr. Joy Agner’s team at USC to create the theory of change diagram featured in the Clubhouse Impact Report.
- WHO Government — Works with WHO and other global agencies to raise awareness and funding for the Clubhouse Model.
- World Federation for Mental Health Partner — Partners annually on World Mental Health Day campaigns to reduce stigma and promote mental health investment.
- World Health Organization Partner — WHO recognized the Clubhouse Model as an example of a rights-based, recovery-focused approach in its guidance on community mental health services.
- iSPARC Partner — Collaborates with Clubhouse International through the Program for Clubhouse Research to advance research on psychiatric rehabilitation.
How they approach the work
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- Clubhouse Model of Psychosocial Rehabilitationmethodology: psychosocial_rehabilitationBy using a community-based, work-mediated model of psychosocial rehabilitation, we produce recovery and social integration for individuals with serious mental illness because meaningful participation in shared work and mutual relationships restores identity, self-confidence, and belonging.
- Community Integration Through Advocacy and Evidencemethodology: community_integration_advocacyBy advocating for the Clubhouse Model with evidence of community benefit, we expand access and reduce opposition because demonstrating safety, cost-effectiveness, and neighborhood value increases public and institutional support for community-based mental health services.
- Evidence-Based Accreditation and Continuous Capacity Buildingmethodology: evidence_based_accreditationBy establishing research-based accreditation standards and delivering ongoing training and digital support, we ensure high-quality, sustainable Clubhouse programs globally because standardized, evidence-informed practices improve member outcomes and organizational resilience.