Clubhouse Indiana Coalition

Mental Health Teams

I would like to nominate the Clubhouse Indiana Coalition for this award. The Coalition is a collection of all the Clubhouses in Indiana. There are currently 11 Clubhouses. I can't single out any particular Clubhouse in Indiana, because all of them did an amazing job this year. One of the most important functions of a Clubhouse is to help its members combat isolation. In 2020, due to Covid-19, many people were forced into isolation. This is not a good situation for people who struggle with self-isolation to be forced into. Each Clubhouse in Indiana took incredible steps to ensure this time period did not cause great setbacks for its members. Many ways they reached out was through video meetings, such as Zoom, Daily or Weekly phone calls, weekly emails, personal home visits. Also many Clubhouses had limited in person attendance. Every effort was made to ensure every member did not feel abandoned and alone. Clubhouses have had positive results for their efforts. Extra effort is always given to those who might be struggling in the moment. These organizations should be recognized for all the work they do to reach out and help members maintain healthy lives. The work of the Clubhouse has defiantly made an impact for all of its members.