Suite 210 308 11th Ave SE
Calgary, AB
As a Clubhouse International accredited organization, we are proud to provide an environment focused on support, mentorship, and personal growth. It is these areas of focus that have earned us our second 3 year unconditional accreditation (the highest available) from Clubhouse International.
We are defined by our values of acceptance, empowerment, and egalitarianism.
Potential Place is a non-profit mental health agency dedicated to improving the lives of people with chronic mental illness. We hope to help our members lead productive and rewarding lives.
We work to maintain a vibrant community of individuals seeking to overcome barriers presented by mental illness. Through participation, personal development, and individual empowerment, we give people the tools they need to create a sustainable, fulfilling lifestyle at work and at home.
We seek out employment opportunities for our members through initiatives like our Employment Program* and provide ongoing support, coaching, and mentorship to our members.
Potential Place advocates for housing for our members. In addition we have two small apartment buildings that house 25 members who live independently.
The YAOP (Young Adults of Potential) provides the opportunity for peer to peer engagement between young adults transitioning from youth programs into adult programming. The age range of our young adults are from 18 to 32 years.
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In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories and of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Stoney Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.
Andrew has been on the board since March of 2011. Andrew is a securities litigation lawyer with Burnet Duckworth and Palmer.
Jason has sat on the Board of Directors and held the role of Treasurer since March of 2015. Jason is a commercial litigation lawyer with Burnet, Duckworth and Palmer LLP, and prior to that role was a legal counsel with FortisAlberta Inc.
John is retired from the construction industry. During his time in the industry John has worked as General Contractor, Salesman, Marketing Manager and Sales Manager. John has been involved with Potential Place as a consultant and now a volunteer since 2014. John and his family enjoy times at their cottage at Sylvan Lake.
Kylan Kidd is a litigation associate at Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP. In her spare time, Kylan can most often be found scouting out new restaurants with her partner or hanging out at the dog park with their puppy, Ella.
Stefan was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta and graduated from Mount Royal College in 2007 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. As a Registered Nurse, he has worked in addictions and mental health for the past 14 years, focusing on community mental health and vulnerable populations. He currently mentors nursing students through the Harry G. Shaffer Mentorship Program at Mount Royal University and hopes to pursue a teaching position after completing his graduate degree. Stefan has a particular interest in affordable housing and believes in building healthy, vibrant, and inclusive communities through advocacy, collaboration, and volunteerism.
Retired from a long career with Canadian National Railways which included managerial positions across Canada. Married to Bernadette Oconnor and father of 4 children, 2 of whom have lived experience with mental health challenges. Both are successfully navigating their individual recovery journeys. Past President of both Schizophrenia Society of Alberta and Schizophrenia Society of Canada. Very pleased to support the mission and values of Potential Place Society.
Greg is a Chartered Professional Accountant and a tax partner at the firm of Ernst & Young.
In joining the Board, Greg hopes to bring his accounting background to assist in the financial governance of Potential Place.
Greg is married and has 2 children and has lived in Calgary for four years. When not working, Greg enjoys spending time with his family and playing a round or two of golf.
Brian is a member of Potential Place Clubhouse, and moved to Calgary from Shuswap to attend the University of Calgary and got a Bachelors degree in Accounting with Distinction. Since graduating from University, he has held accounting jobs in both public practice and industry and obtained the Certified General Accountant designation a year ago. Some of his hobbies include recreational ice hockey, spending time outdoors with his wife, writing and general fitness to keep a clear mind.
Shauna is a small business owner, litigation paralegal and avid volunteer. She has worked at the Calgary Drop In & Rehabilitation Centre, Canadian Liver Foundation and volunteered extensively with the Canadian Transplant Association. She enjoys traveling with her daughter and recently returned from walking the Camino in Spain.
John is a former Executive Director of Potential Place and is delighted to return as a board member. Currently he works for Simon House Recovery Centre as President and CEO. John was a university professor for 15 years, former President and CEO of the Calgary Homeless Foundation, is Founding Director of the Canadian Poverty Institute and Chaired the National Council of Welfare for 6 years. He is married to Kim and they have 4 bio children and have fostered 3 others. John loves to read, write, and until recently, was an avid runner.
Mr. Raven is an experienced executive in the Energy industry in Canada, having held a number of senior leadership roles in large and small energy companies. He holds a bachelors degree in Geology from the University of Calgary and an Executive MBA from Cornell and Queens Universities. He has extensive experience with managing large teams, complex projects and fundraising; skill-sets he hopes to bring value to Potential Place and the Board of Directors.
He is passionate about mental health and has encountered the challenges of mental health personally, in his extended family and professionally. He is looking forward to helping others deal with this challenging and unfairly stigmatized illness.
Jessica Wilson serves on the Potential Place Board and is part of the fundraising committee. She has been a member of Potential Place for seven years.
She has earned a Practical Herbalist Diploma, as well as a Permaculture Design Certificate and is interested in health, nutrition as well as writing.
Frank was appointed ED on an interim basis in August 2012 and made permanent ED in February 2013. Prior to his appointment Frank volunteered for over 10 years in the community in the areas of mental health and addictions. Prior to his engagement in mental health Frank was an oil and gas executive for nearly 30 years.
The International Standards for Clubhouse Programs, consensually agreed upon by the worldwide Clubhouse community, define the Clubhouse Model of rehabilitation. The principles expressed in these Standards are at the heart of the Clubhouse community’s success in helping people with mental illness to stay out of hospitals while achieving social, financial, educational and vocational goals. The Standards also serve as a “bill of rights” for members and a code of ethics for staff, board and administrators. The Standards insist that a Clubhouse is a place that offers respect and opportunity to its members.
The Standards provide the basis for assessing Clubhouse quality, through the Clubhouse International Accreditation process.
Every two years the worldwide Clubhouse community reviews these Standards, and amends them as deemed necessary. The process is coordinated by the Clubhouse International Standards Review Committee, made up of members and staff of Accredited Clubhouses from around the world. Principles inherent in each of the Standards include:
Suite 210 308 11th Ave SE
Calgary, AB
403-216-9250
| Monday to Thursday | 8:00AM-4:00PM |
| Friday | 8:00AM-8:30PM |
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