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Clarendon House

 

Clarendon House is a community-based rehabilitation program. The program promotes the highest level of community integration and independence for adults diagnosed with serious mental illness. The program seeks to prevent psychiatric hospitalization by providing a complete array of services to Clubhouse members, including psychosocial rehabilitation, case management, vocational opportunities, crisis intervention, medication services, and social opportunities. The program is modeled after the internationally known clubhouse program Fountain House in New York City.

Members and staff of Clarendon House work together to operate the program Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The emphasis is on providing general work experience. In addition to employment placements, Clarendon House has 3 work units—communications, maintenance and food—that provide members with tasks that increase their feelings of self-esteem and self-worth, and develop a sense of community.

One of the main goals of Clarendon House is to find employment for its members. The Clarendon House staff works closely with the Job Avenue program to seek out employment opportunities for consumers with serious mental illness. Members may be placed in transitional employment slots, which are basic skilled, temporary jobs in the community: currently members are working at CVS, Giant, Arlington County Dept. of Human Resources, DHS, and the Arlington County school system. Members may also be placed in independent positions in the community either full-time or part-time.

Clarendon House is able to offer a wide variety of computer training through the computer center, where members practice their skills and are able to work with volunteers to create resumes and/or type articles for the Clarendon House newsletter. The computers of the Center have been donated by citizens in the community.

 

Lunch is prepared by members and staff on a daily basis. Members and staff work together to plan, shop for, and prepare the meals. The building of relationships is a key factor in the success of the rehabilitation program. Members also have the opportunity to run the Clubhouse Cafe, the program's snack bar.

"It is through continuous support and donations that we are able to help consumers reach their goals and aspirations," states Rebecca Wright, Clarendon House Team Leader.

 

Contact Clarendon House
If you would like to find out more about Clarendon House and the services offered, please feel free to call Rebecca Wright at (703) 228-5236, or contact her by

 The program is always looking for volunteers to teach computer skills, run exercise groups, and help with special events.

Clarendon House is located at 3141 North 10th Street in Arlington.

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Last Modified: January 29, 2010
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