Join Our Clubhouse: Become a Member

The tour, which lasts up to 30 minutes, involves you and one or two other people (usually members) to show you around our Clubhouse. During the tour you will learn about who we are, what we do, and where we do it.

This is also an initial opportunity to ask questions and to be heard.

We realize that this tour may cause you to feel anxious. We will do what we can to make you feel comfortable and welcome. You are welcome to bring along a support person or family member on the tour with you.

Understand that we are here for you. Our community is here for you.

The tour is the first step and the beginning of our relationship.

After the tour we will invite you to book an orientation. During the orientation meeting you will learn more about the Clubhouse philosophy, standards, and how we operate.
We will also take the time needed to answer any other questions you may have.

After you have visited us for a tour, you are welcome to attend an orientation meeting (held on Thursdays at 1:30pm).

The orientation is a safe, simple process that should not be a cause for anxiety. It is a time for you to get to know us, our unit work, how we operate and for us to get to know you.

What to Expect From the Orientation – The orientation begins with a conversation between you, your support person (if you brought one with you) a Potential Place staff member, and a Potential Place Clubhouse member.

We will introduce you to the history of Clubhouse International and Potential Place. You’ll learn about what we do, our standards and expectations, and our “work-ordered-day”. We’ll also ensure that we answer any questions you have.

After the introduction, we will show you the Clubhouse, which includes the Cafe and Bistro unit, the Community Connections unit, and the Marketing Communications unit. These are the areas that we carry out the Work-Ordered-Day.

Of course, along the way you’ll have the opportunity to meet some of our members and see our Clubhouse in action.

Potential Place offers more than just a place to come during the day. We offer opportunity: for acceptance, friendships, recovery and meaningful work.

Who Comes to Potential Place?
Our community is open to anyone 18 years of age or older who has a diagnosed mental illness.

How Do I Know if Potential Place is a Good Fit for Me?
Only you know the answer to this question, but we can say with confidence that if you come to Potential Place and participate in our programs that your life and trajectory of your recovery will improve.

Why a Tour?
We believe that you must make an informed choice about volunteering to become a member of our community. A tour will help you see the differences between Clubhouse and other mental illness programs.

We also want to know a little about you. Please, come and meet us!

When Can I Actually Become a Member?
You can become a member after you have attended the orientation and have completed an intake. Then you will receive your uniquely numbered Clubhouse International Membership card. That is all it takes to be a member!
Once you are a member you can come to the Clubhouse whenever you want to. Our buddy system makes it easy for members to join our community and feel comfortable with their new friends and surroundings. Also your membership at Potential Place is acknowledged at clubhouses worldwide.