ICCD: The International Center for Clubhouse Development

How Donor Funds Are Used

Funding received by donors is dedicated to our primary purpose, that of being a global resource that offers communities around the world a more holistic, inspiring and cost-effective solution for helping people living with mental illness achieve their full potential.

The ICCD gratefully acknowledges the Sidney R. Baer, Jr. Foundation for the generous support it provided for the development of this web site, among other initiatives.

Our funding is utilized to support the following programs, which collectively enable ICCD to develop and maintain successful and financially sustainable ICCD Clubhouses around the world:

New Clubhouse Training Program: The program fosters the creation of community-based boards of directors that are well prepared to insure the successful development, growth and sustainability of their ICCD Clubhouse for decades to come. A total of 33 working groups (prospective boards) have participated in five training sessions held since New Clubhouse Training was launched in 2006. Find out more about New Clubhouse training programs.
New Clubhouse Openings: From September 2007 through January 2009, 34 new ICCD Clubhouses have joined the ICCD Clubhouse Community, including 4 in Europe, 11 in Asia and 19 in the U.S. New countries included Taiwan; and new states in the U.S. included Maryland and New Jersey. See our International Clubhouse Directory.
Existing Clubhouse Training Programs: In 2008, a total of 155 ICCD Clubhouse groups participated in one or more Existing Clubhouse training programs, indicating a continued strong demand for ICCD Clubhouse training. ICCD’s training programs have been expanded to include Young Adult and Supported Education Training Tracks, in addition to an expanded Leadership Track. Find out more about Existing Clubhouse training programs.
Clubhouse Certification: As of January 2009, there were 138 certified ICCD Clubhouses, the highest percentage ever achieving a three-year outcome. ICCD is now scheduling an average of 5 visits a month. Currently, we are fully booked through September, 2009, with additional bookings extending out to June 2010. Find out more about Clubhouse certification.
International Clubhouse Seminar: ICCD is busily preparing for the upcoming 15th International Clubhouse Seminar to be held in St. Pete Beach, Florida, from October 24th through the 29th, 2009. The seminar offers an extraordinary breadth of presentation and discussion, with 8 plenary sessions and more than 70 workshops. Find out more about 15 IS.

Taken together, these programs have contributed substantially to the continuing expansion of the ICCD Clubhouse model around the world, and our continued dedication to achieving the most cost-effective solution for counteracting the devastating effects of mental illness on people, their families and their communities.

New Clubhouse Training Program:

The program fosters the creation of community-based boards of directors that will be well prepared to insure the successful development, growth and sustainability of their ICCD Clubhouse for decades to come.
As a result of the training and the follow-up coaching provided by ICCD, the newly-organized board of directors will have a 10-year vision and a strategic plan in place to accomplish that vision. The plans are uniquely designed to fit the community and circumstances in which the new ICCD Clubhouse is situated.
A total of 33 working groups (prospective boards) have participated in five training sessions held since New Clubhouse Training was launched in 2006.
Of the 16 working groups that participated in the New Clubhouse Training in 2006 and 2007, 12 (75%) have worked on their action plans for over a year and have made significant progress.
Future training sessions are scheduled for May 2009 in Fort Wayne Indiana. Preparations are underway to hold a second European training session in Denmark.

New Clubhouse Openings:

With new ICCD Clubhouses opening their doors and more to follow, our network of Clubhouses continues to grow, thus providing even more opportunities for people living with mental illness to become respected members of society.
From September 2007 through January 2009, 34 new ICCD Clubhouses have joined the ICCD Clubhouse Community, including 4 in Europe, 11 in Asia and 19 in the U.S. New countries included Taiwan; and new states in the U.S. included Maryland and New Jersey.

Existing Clubhouse Training Programs:

In 2008, a total of 138 existing ICCD Clubhouse groups participated in one or more Clubhouse training programs, indicating a continued strong demand for ICCD Clubhouse training.
ICCD’s training programs have been expanded to include Young Adult and Supported Education Training Tracks, in addition to an expanded Leadership Track.
2008 saw the continuation of the two-week pilot, a response to the perennial demand for shorter training programs. This five-year pilot project will be evaluated at the training base meeting in 2009 to determine whether it will be included as an ongoing training option for ICCD Clubhouses.
The breakdown of training participation by program is as follows:

2008 ICCD Clubhouse Training Programs	Number of Clubhouse Groups Participating
Two-Week Training	66
Three Week Training	30
Temporary Employment	5
Three-Day Orientation Session	14
ICCD Employment & Development	6
Young Adult	4
Leadership	2
Work-Ordered Day	2

ICCD Certification:

ICCD Certification is a symbol of quality, and a clear demonstration of a Clubhouse’s commitment to excellence. Certification is awarded for either a one- or three-year period, subject to the degree of adherence by the Clubhouse to the ICCD International Standards.
The certification process is conducted by members of the ICCD Faculty for Clubhouse Development, which is made up of veteran members and staff from certified ICCD Clubhouses from around the world.
As of January 2009, there were 156 certified ICCD Clubhouses, the highest percentage ever achieving a three-year outcome.
ICCD is now scheduling an average of 5 visits a month. Currently, we are fully booked through September, 2009, with additional bookings extending out to June 2010.

International Clubhouse Seminar:

ICCD’s worldwide network of ICCD Clubhouses gathers together every two years for the International Clubhouse Seminar. The seminar is the single greatest opportunity open to ICCD Clubhouses to network with Clubhouse leaders and colleagues from around the world and to learn of the cutting-edge ideas and developments relating to building and sustaining successful ICCD Clubhouses.

ICCD is busily preparing for the upcoming 15th International Clubhouse Seminar to be held in St. Pete Beach, Florida from October 24th through the 29th, 2009. This year’s seminar offers an extraordinary breadth of presentation and discussion, with 8 plenary sessions and more than 70 workshops.