What is FOCUS clubhouse?
FOCUS Clubhouse is a local community clubhouse available for individuals who suffer from a diagnosed mental illness in the Acadiana area. The levels of mental illness will vary among members, but a diagnosis from a trained professional is the only requirement for application.
Does it cost anything to join?
No. There is no fee to join, just a diagnosis from a professional stating your diagnosis of a mental illness.
Are there age restrictions?
There is no age restriction as far as how old a member can be, however; for FOCUS Clubhouse in Lafayette, La., we require a member be 18 years of age to join.
Is FOCUS Clubhouse like a mental facility?
No. Clubhouses all over the world are established to provide a safe and fun environment for members, all diagnosed with a mental illness, where everyone is treated as an equal. There is no clinical staff available. Every individual is a member of the organization, not a patient.
Since you are starting how, what kind of changes can we expect in the future?
FOCUS Clubhouse is modeled after Clubhouse International. Our ultimate goal is to be accredited through them by implementing all their criteria one day. This begins with a full time staff so we are able open 5 days a week, 8 hours a day. This also means we must provide daily meals (for a small fee), and be set up to assist members in not only finding employment, but have a staff set up to work for them when they are unable to work.
Clubhouse International standards are listed on this site. We are working closely with them to make certain we are moving in the right direction. Until all those criteria are met, we will be implementing our own mini model and standards for our own clubhouse.
Clubhouse International standards are listed on this site. We are working closely with them to make certain we are moving in the right direction. Until all those criteria are met, we will be implementing our own mini model and standards for our own clubhouse.
What does FOCUS Clubhouse offer at this moment?
We are starting by opening the doors Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. We will have a lunch prepared for those days for a small fee under $5.00.
We are also implementing "Fun Friday Movie Night" starting the second Friday of each month beginning in February 2020. The doors will open at 6:30 pm and we will begin movie time between 6:45 - 7:00. All members will be required to assist in clean up after the movie and the doors close sharply at 9:30.
We are also implementing "Fun Friday Movie Night" starting the second Friday of each month beginning in February 2020. The doors will open at 6:30 pm and we will begin movie time between 6:45 - 7:00. All members will be required to assist in clean up after the movie and the doors close sharply at 9:30.
