ICCD: The International Center for Clubhouse Development

Training Programs

ICCD Clubhouse Training

In 2009, over 125 Clubhouses took part in training opportunities offered by ICCD’s global network of training bases. Training feedback continues to be very positive and provides valuable insights into meeting the various needs of ICCD Clubhouses.

Basic Clubhouse Training
ICCD’s 10 training bases are housed in some of the strongest Clubhouses in the world. They are located in Australia, Canada, England, Finland, South Korea, and the United States. Participants have the opportunity to experience the culture of working with people who have mental illness in a uniquely experiential program. They are fully immersed into all aspects of ICCD’s International Standards for Clubhouse Programs. An individual action plan is then developed, specifically to meet the goals of each participating Clubhouse.

New Clubhouse Development Training
The ICCD designed and piloted a New Clubhouse Development Training Track (NCD) in 2006 to help new working groups start Clubhouses in their communities. Over 30 groups have participated thus far in trainings held in the United States and Europe. Additional trainings are planned for 2009.

Fountain House Fellowship (for anyone who aspires to be a Clubhouse Director)
Fountain House New York announces an executive Fellowship for individuals who aspire to be clubhouse directors. As an immersion program, Fellows will integrate state of the art management techniques with the ideals and approach to practice of Fountain House. The Fellowship is open to anyone who aspires to be a clubhouse director, including applications from outside the United States. Read More.

Basic Clubhouse Training

First Time Participants (New Clubhouses)

$ 4800

This three-week training experience is designed for programs converting to the Clubhouse model from another service approach or starting as a new Clubhouse. Tuition includes training and lodging for the Clubhouse director, one staff person and one member. Additionally, tuition includes training and lodging for an individual with administrative oversight responsibility for the Clubhouse for the last week of the program. Post training site visits are negotiable and are scheduled six to nine months after the training experience. If the cost of the post site visit is more than $500.00 the Clubhouse requesting a post site visit will be asked to pay the difference.

Ongoing Training (Established Clubhouses)

$ 4000

This three-week training experience is equivalent to training for first time participants but is designed for Clubhouses where the Clubhouse director has already been to training. Tuition includes training and lodging for one member and one staff person for three weeks. Additionally, tuition includes training and lodging for the Clubhouse director or an individual with administrative oversight responsibility for the last week of the three-week experience.Post training site visits are negotiable and are scheduled six to nine months after the training experience. If the cost of the post site visit is more than $500.00 the Clubhouse requesting a post site visit will be asked to pay the difference.

* An Intensive Two week Training option is also available on a limited basis by several Training Bases. See Training Calendar for dates.

Additional Clubhouse Training

One Week Specialized Training Track	$ 1500
This training is designed for established Clubhouses with specific issues or interests related to employment, residential, work-ordered day, young adult programming (for certified Clubhouse only) or leadership concerns at the Clubhouse. Tuition includes training and lodging for one staff person and one member during the weeklong training. (Additional participants are $800 per person)

Three Day Orientation/Overview Visit

$ 800

A three-day introduction to the Clubhouse model is provided for interested individuals not currently affiliated with an established Clubhouse. This orientation is meant to be a brief overview of the Clubhouse way of working and not a substitute for Clubhouse training. Tuition includes the overview program and lodging for two people (a mental health consumer and a staff person or other interested party) for two nights and three days. (Additional participants are $400 per person)

New Clubhouse Development Training

$ 1000

The training specifically targets new working groups that are seeking guidance with the initial steps in developing an ICCD Clubhouse. The training program emphasizes the development of local volunteer boards to help develop and sustain the growth of the Clubhouse. The training draws from the experience of many of our most successful Clubhouses over the past thirty years.   

The training is an intensive and interactive style session followed up by a year of ongoing mentoring and support for participating groups.

Please visit the Training Calendar