901 Jefferson Avenue, Washington, PA 15301

(724) 228-5215

The mission of the New Hope Clubhouse is to nurture and support its members to greater independence through meaningful work.

At New Hope this includes, onsite training, transitional, supported and independent employment support.

Documented research on existing clubhouses indicates that members and their communities benefit from Clubhouse services in the form of; higher employment rates, a decrease in hospitalization, reduced incarceration, improved well-being, and reduced cost of services in comparison to other programs. At the New Hope Clubhouse we expect to achieve similar outcomes.

Additionally, individual members will benefit from using Clubhouse services in the following ways

Job Skills � The opportunity to acquire new job skills and obtain independent employment through participation in daily operations of the Clubhouse and through (supervised) transitional employment placements.

Goals � A chance to rebuild identity through setting and achieving personal career goals.

Self-Esteem � Build self-confidence through accomplishment of specific goals with potential; for greater personal and financial independence.

Social Skills � Strengthen and practice social skills through daily contact and support in the Clubhouse.

Clerical Unit � A member who wishes to work in the clerical unit may perform the following duties:

Kitchen Unit � A member who wishes to work in the kitchen unit may perform the following duties:

Education Unit � A member who wishes to work in the Education Unit may perform the following duties:

Transitional Employment � A member may have opportunities to participate in the following:

The Clubhouse has four guaranteed rights of membership, they are as follows;

1) A right to a place to come

2) A right to meaningful relationships

3) A right to meaningful work

4) A right to a place to return

If you have a family member or friend who could benefit from the services offered at the New Hope Clubhouse, please contact us at:

901 Jefferson Avenue, Washington, PA 15301

(724) 228-5215

Admissions, the provisions of services and referrals shall be made without regard to race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, limited English proficiency or sex.

Program services shall be made accessible to eligible persons with disabilities through the most practical and economically feasible methods available

*An Equal Opportunity Employer