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OUR MISSION
Haverhill Clubhouse is a place where a
person with a mental illness can belong, be
needed, and find the support and help they
deserve. Haverhill Clubhouse offers respect,
hope and unlimited opportunity to access the
same worlds of friendship, housing,
education and employment as the rest of
society.
Our vision is that all people with mental
illness achieve their potential, are respected
as co-workers, neighbors and friends and
become contributing and valued members of
society.

Haverhill Clubhouse has been a part of the greater
Haverhill community since 1987, helping adults
struggling with the effects of mental illness. Work is
at the heart of our community, driven by the
philosophy that work restores a person's dignity, self
respect and independence.

Haverhill Clubhouse is a program of Mental Health
Resources Plus, and receives the majority of funding
through the Massachusetts Department of Mental
Health. Other funding is through the generosity of
individuals and local companies. Haverhill Clubhouse
has received the highest level of certification from the
International Center for Clubhouse Development.

The clubhouse model has three major components,
which you can learn more about on this web page:
The Work Ordered Day, Employment and Social
Activities. Within those components members can
find and be part of a diversity of services, including:

Housing Support. Haverhill Clubhouse owns three
subsidized apartments and each work unit provides
any needed support to members in these
apartments. The clubhouse also assists members
securing and maintaining their own housing.
Employment opportunities that provide Haverhill
Clubhouse members a chance to work in real jobs in
the greater Haverhill area.
Three work units, where members and staff work side
by side to keep the clubhouse running and where
members build their confidence and skills.
A Wellness Program, that has involved smoking
cessation classes, a health fair, and daily trips to the
YMCA during our lunch break.
A Young Adult Committee, which actively supports our
30 and under members.
Education opportunities ranging from computer skills,
basic literacy, GED prep and supports for our
members in college.
Support for members with addictions, through Dual
Recovery Anonymous meetings twice a week.
A community that provides friendship, hope and
opportunity.

We provide support to about 200 members each year. In
the last year,

Average Attendance during the week: 50
Over 40% of our members were employed
83 members received housing support
42 members received educational support
Close to 150 members received outreach during
times when they have been inactive