What is Painting Pathways Clubhouse?

Painting Pathways Clubhouse is a community of adults diagnosed with mental illness who give support to each other as they work together to rebuild their confidence, stamina, concentration, social and vocational skills. Painting Pathways Clubhouse is designed to empower and support its members within a psychosocial rehabilitation framework.

A clubhouse:

• is a restorative environment for people who have had their lives drastically disrupted by mental illness.
• has members who believe that recovery from mental illness is possible for all.
• involves the individual in a community that offers respect, hope and opportunities for personal development.

What is the Painting Pathways Clubhouse Vision?

The Painting Pathways Clubhouse firmly believes that recovery from mental illness is possible when it involves the individual within a community that works together to offer hope, respect, and opportunities for personal development.

• The Painting Pathways Clubhouse relies on its members' talents, skills, and strengths in order to operate and grow.
• Every member has a contribution to make.
• With this powerful member foundation, the Painting Pathways Clubhouse provides opportunities and experiences for people with mental illness to develop the skills and confidence necessary to live satisfying and productive lives in the community.
  

Painting Pathways Clubhouse is a non-profit organization based on the International Center for Clubhouse Development model (ICCD) .

Member Testimonials

Ricky- “PPC environment has offered me a sense of purpose as I work side by side with others to complete tasks. I am now thriving and every time I think about how closed-off, angry, and suicidal I was, I am thankful for the friendships that I have found at PPC.”

Nikky- “It’s said that you are lucky to have at least one good friend in life. Painting Pathways is definitely a place to go without the feeling of being judged. We are all equals at the Clubhouse and we work together like a family!”

Ben- “I thank Painting Pathways for giving me back my pride and my dignity. I work at Perkins now. I enjoy my job and the sense of accomplishment it gives me. I am just one example of the people who have a changed life since coming to the Clubhouse.”

Rachel- “Now I am thriving! I am out there doing something with my life.  Really what PPC provided me was the confidence, strength and courage to get back out there and be a good worker. I am more independent and working in the community. PPC has many opportunities for people like me and many others.”

Jamie- “I participate in meetings & know that what I contribute
is meaningful to the group. I enjoy sharing my ideas and helping with the meals at the Clubhouse. I work and learn side by side with others to make sure that meals are nutritious. I know for many of us, this is our only hot meal of the day.”

Julie- “Being a part of PPC assists me to feel like I matter in the community. I have a place where I am accepted for who I am. Every day, I continue to grow as a person. PPC is part of that growth. I take computer lessons from volunteer Dan and I have learned from others at PPC and now I am not alone.”