Clubhouses are built upon the belief that every member has the potential to sufficiently recover from the effects of mental illness to lead a personally satisfying life as an integrated member of society. During the course of their participation in a Clubhouse, members gain access to services and support they need to continue their recovery and the opportunity to rejoin the worlds of friendships, family, employment and education. It provides a restorative environment for people whose lives have been severely disrupted because of their mental illness, and who need the support of others in recovery and who believe that mental illness is treatable.
Source: clubhouse-intl.org