About Katie’s Place Clubhouse

Katie’s Place Clubhouse will be located in Lackawanna County and will serve individuals in Lackawanna and Susquehanna County. 

Katie’s Place Clubhouse will offer Transitional Employment, Supportive Employment and Independent Employment programs. Katie’s Place will also offer Education and Housing support, if needed.

The only requirement for membership into Katie’s Place Clubhouse is that the member has a history of living with mental illness.  Membership is granted for life and members are always welcome to return.  Participation is voluntary.  For more information, or to make a referral, please see contact information.

Eligibility

The requirements for entry into Katie’s Place Clubhouse are:

  • The member must be living with a mental health diagnosis

  • Desire to participate in our Work Ordered Day.

  • Live in Lackawanna or Susquehanna County

Download our Referral Form here: https://www.katiesplaceclubhouse.org/referral

Hours of Operation

Katie’s Place Clubhouse operates 5 days a week from 9:30 AM until 12:30 PM with the last hour being social lunch. Fridays we operate from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. All sessions are held within Scranton Counseling Center until we move into our new downtown site at 247 Penn Ave

  • Our Clubhouse will be a safe and inclusive resource providing hope and self-worth through employment and social opportunities for those living with mental illness.

  • All individuals living with mental illness will live stigma free through the Clubhouse walls and become a catalyst for the entire community.

  • Our Core Values as set by our Members are:

    Hope - Because Katie’s Place Clubhouse provides hope for recovery

    Acceptance - Because all members are accepted for who they are and what they can offer

    Belonging - Because we are a community

    Opportunity - Because new opportunities await

    Strength - Because we are strong and resilient

Katie’s Place

Clubhouse

Katie's Place Clubhouse offers people living with mental illness hope for recovery and opportunity to fully participate as respected and valued members of society. We will offer:

·         Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with others

·         A valued role within the Clubhouse

·         Opportunity to enter or re-enter the workforce

·         Support with finding housing

·         Support to advance education

·         A caring and safe environment

·         Friendship and community

 

Katie’s Place Clubhouse provides members with the opportunity to:

Gain Work Skills by Helping to Run the Clubhouse

Many of our members begin with little confidence and / or little to no work history. Clubhouse members and staff work side-by-side to run the Clubhouse, performing daily tasks such as:

·         Preparing and serving meals

·         Entering data and record keeping

·         Budgeting

·         Operating a snack bar

·         Answering phones

·         Giving tours

·         Producing the Clubhouse newsletter

·         Greeting and Outreach

·         Other business and hospitality skills

Transition into Employment

Our employment programs offer members opportunities to enter or re-enter the workforce based on their skills and strengths. Several different programs are available depending on each individual’s needs.

Continuation of Education

Many Clubhouse members have had to interrupt their educational plans because of their mental illness. The Clubhouse offers members opportunities to complete their education or continue to post-secondary education.

 

Socialize with Friends

In addition to work opportunities, members and staff organize social activities, community outings, and other activities on evenings, weekends and holidays outside of the Work Ordered Day.

 

Our Mission is to be a safe and inclusive resource providing hope and self-worth through employment and social opportunities for those living with mental illness.