I have been a Clubhouse member about nine years. At first it was scary, because there were all these new people I didn’t know, but I soon learned everyone is so friendly, and now I know everybody. I enjoy working in the Clubhouse Kitchen Unit. I enjoy cooking Mexican food. I’m learning cooking skills so I can cook at home for my family.
One thing I’ve learned at the Clubhouse is that there is such a thing as a road to recovery. When I first started, I didn’t even know you could work towards recovery from mental health issues. I thought it was something I just had to deal with on my own. I have more support systems now than I ever have in my life! My current goal in the Clubhouse is learning independent living skills like budgeting and learning how to buy food that will keep longer in the refrigerator.
If you’re really wanting to work on your own Road to Recovery, then the Clubhouse is the right place for you! Know there is hope.
