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Rainbow
Club
Providing a
supportive psychosocial rehabilitation environment designed to assist persons
who are living with mental health issues to realize their potential as
individuals
Services Offered
With the support of a facilitator,
members perform tasks that are essential to the functioning of the clubhouse.
Members determine how they wish to participate and what goals facilitators can
assist with. There is no charge to become a member of the Club.
Opportunities to participate in the clubhouse include:
Communication
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Newsletter production |
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Reception skills |
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Computers/Internet lessons |
Cooking/Meal Preparation
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Daily meal preparation |
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Meal planning |
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Grocery shopping and budgeting |
Committees
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Outreach/orientation
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Hiring committee
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Craft committee
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Daily Activities
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Opportunities to participate in the
running of the clubhouse
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Socializing
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Afternoon activities (as per
monthly calendar) such as art, crafts, pool tournaments, women's group, guitar,
games, outings
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Evening recreation activities such
as games, dances, baseball, outings to movies, community special events
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Lunches and dinners are prepared at
the clubhouse by staff and members and offered at an affordable price
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General cleaning and maintenance
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Eligibility For The Rainbow Club
| Diagnosed with a mental health issue |
| Must be 19 years and older |
| Reside in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows |
| Referred by the Maple Ridge Mental Health Center |
The Rainbow Club's Code of Conduct
As described by members:
| Treat everyone with dignity and respect |
| Confidentiality |
| The right to determine your own goals |
| The right to assert your own choices |
| Refrain from using foul language |
| No verbal abuse |
| No harassment |
| Violence and threats of violence will not be tolerated |
| Alcohol and street drugs cannot be bought, sold or used at the
clubhouse |
| Participate in the programs to the best of your abilities |
We Believe In...
| Psychosocial rehabilitation principles |
| Improving quality of life |
| Freedom to choose |
| Empowerment and potential of all people |
| Membership is voluntary and without time limits |
At The Clubhouse We Believe You Have A Right
To...
| A place to come |
| Meaningful work |
| Meaningful relationships |
| A place to return |
Therapeutic Volunteer Placement
This program encourages individuals to develop work habits through a
modified work experience in a variety of volunteer placements. Clients
of this program have an opportunity to earn honorariums for expenses.
Contact Information
Adults living with mental illness can access our services with a referral
from the Maple Ridge Mental Health Center at 604-476-7165.
For more information call 604-467-0544.
Hours of Service
Our hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm.
Evening program hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 4:00pm to
8:00pm.
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