Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Psychiatric rehabilitation services assist individuals, 18 years or older, with functional disabilities resulting from mental illness, to develop, enhance and/or retain: psychiatric stability, social competencies, personal adjustment and/or independent living competencies so that they experience more success and satisfaction in the environments of their choice and can function as independently as possible. Psychiatric rehabilitation programs are founded on the principles of consumer choice, recovery principles and the active involvement of consumers in their rehabilitation.
• Clubhouse – The Cornerstone Clubhouse operates Monday through Friday; one evening a week and an occasional Saturday. The Clubhouse is available for adults 18 years or older; who are striving to recover from a mental illness.
Cornerstone Clubhouse is guided by the International Center for Clubhouse Development Standards. This model has been assisting adults to recover from mental illness since 1948 through the use of work as a therapeutic tool. Our members volunteer their time here and in so doing are exposed to opportunities to become integral components of our program and the local society. This therapeutic community supports each person to develop skills at their own pace through our everyday business interactions. Members have the chance to shine and share their talents with others. We partner with other agencies, to be good neighbors within our community, thereby providing vocational, educational, living, wellness and social opportunities for our membership.
Cornerstone Clubhouse works with our membership to be a thriving organization. We turn individual problems into positive collective action!
Community highlights
2006 Beyond the Label Mental Health Awareness Campaign http://www.promoteacceptance.samhsa.gov/default.aspx
2004 Eli Lilly Helping Move Lives Forward Reintegration Award winner
On The Job Category
Pennsylvania Clubhouse Coalition Board Member
Berks, Chester & Montgomery Counties system transformation activities:
Education & Employment Subcommittee, sponsors of Bright Futures classes
Dialogue Facilitators
Peer Support
Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP)
90 active members and their families
• Peer Support Center – The Peer Support Center is open five days a week (Monday through Friday) and provides drop-in, activity center services for individuals, 18 years old or older with serious and persistent mental illness or a dual-diagnosis of severe mental illness and a substance use condition. The center is facilitated by peer mentors who encourage the program participants to be aware of their symptoms and help them to understand the importance of peer support as they manage the challenges encountered on the road to recovery. Support, networking, peer education and social and recreational opportunities are the cornerstones of the program. These elements coalesce in a safe and caring environment that promotes self-confidence and enhanced ability to function in the world.
