The benefits of the clubhouse model are numerous. First, members come together in a positive and supportive environment fostering productivity. Second, the members are not seen as patients or clients. They are on an even field with peers and staff; all working together for one common goal. The focus is person centered and based on strengths, thus fostering increased self-esteem, vocational skills, and confidence.

Eligibility:

Members must be able to manage self-care:
• Use bathroom independently *
• Eat and drink without assistance *
• Have environmental awareness of events, which may impact their personal health safety (i.e. evacuating the building independently during an emergency.)
* Members may bring an aide at their own expense to provide personal care if approved by the Intake Board.

Members must be able to take medications with minimal cues:
• While in attendance members must be able to administer all physician prescribed medications and complete any other prescribed treatment independently or with minimal cues.

Members must not pose a threat to the health and safety of the clubhouse:
Clubhouse membership may be denied if he/she:
• Has a history of violence and/or sexual misconduct.
• Has felony charges pending or past felony charges on his or her record. *
• Actively uses illegal substances and/or alcohol.
• Is currently on parole.
*Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis by the Intake Board and a screening assessment is used to determine if the above criteria is met.

ADAPT Brochure (Click here to view)

Contact Information:

(703) 799-9410
(703) 799-1295 fax
adaptclubhouse@Yahoo.com

Karen Brown, Executive Director, kbrown@braininjurysvcs.org

Brian McCarthy, Program Director, bmccarthy@braininjurysvcs.org