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Club Philosophy
Sunshine House adheres to the Fountain House Model of
assisting individuals with mental illness. The model is sometimes called the
"Club House Model" because individuals are referred to as member, and as
members you have an active voice in the operation of the program.
We believe that Sunshine House members are an invaluable
resource of support and care for other members with mental illness. Some of our
veteran members who are recovering from mental illness have wisdom to share with
new members and those still struggling.
We believe that with proper medication and support,
individuals with chronic mental illness can achieve rewarding and productive
lives. We also believe that our members have much to offer our community through
such avenues as education, employment and the arts.
Sunshine House offers, through Psychosocial Skills
Training, a unique combination of support services for individuals with mental
illness. These Sunshine House programs work in unison to enable our members to
reach their potential and avoid re-hospitalization while contributing to our
community.
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