Giving Tuesday is November 29, 2022. Smith County Clubhouse Needs Your Support.

Imagine that your life is suddenly and totally disrupted by mental illness. Your support systems have disappeared, you are unable to work and earn a living, and your confidence, self esteem, and sense of purpose have disappeared. Treatments and therapies have helped, but you are still isolated and alone in your struggle. Access to mental health care is limited in your area. Where do you turn for help?

Smith County Clubhouse is a recovery-based support system for adults living with mental illness. Our approach is holistic and brings the evidence-based, proven effective international Clubhouse model to Tyler, Texas.

We have been open only 6 months and we are already having an impact on our Member's lives. With your financial support, we will be able to do so much more! AND all Giving Tuesday gifts up to $5,000 are matched - dollar for dollar. That means Twice the Value & Twice the Impact!

Help Smith County Clubhouse Grow:

Join a Fundraising Team and Raise Funds for Smith County Clubhouse
Create your Own Fundraising Team
Donate to Our Campaign and Help Us Reach Our Goal ($10,000)

Clubhouse works! With your support, we are making a difference.

Here is a short video from Karma, one of our Members, sharing why Clubhouse matters:

More About Smith County Clubhouse

Why It Matters: Mental illness affects millions of people around the world every day. 1 in 5 adults in the US – over 52 million people – experience mental illness in any given year. 1 in 5! That means someone you know – a family member, a friend, a coworker – is suffering from mental illness. Every Day.

Our Mission - A Path to Recovery

Smith County Clubhouse empowers adults with mental illness to shape their own recovery process, be part of real-world Clubhouse work activities, develop friendships, and experience a better quality of life.

Our Vision - The Return to a Full and Meaningful Life

Smith County Clubhouse is based on the International Clubhouse model - an evidence-based program used worldwide to help adults living with mental illness become less isolated & develop skills to reach their social, educational & employment goals.

Our Method - A Holistic Approach to Recovery

Smith County Clubhouse incorporates the 3 Components of Recovery (the 3 Ps): People (relationships), Place (belonging) & Purpose (reason for being) - by creating an "intentional community" of Members, volunteers, & staff that support one another & share activities.

Clubhouse participants are Members, not "patients" or "cases," and are referred to Clubhouse by a mental health care provider. We do not provide treatment, therapy or medications. Instead, we provide opportunities for personal growth & community connection. Clubhouse = Community, Confidence, Hope and a Path to Recovery.

Thank you for your support!

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