Section 22-A3904. CLUBHOUSE SERVICES

 

3904.1The Clubhouse service is primarily rehabilitative in nature. A Clubhouse uses a wellness model that offers a setting to restore independent living skills. 

 

3904.2Clubhouse services may also be used to facilitate cognitive and socialization skills necessary for functioning in a work environment focusing on maximum recovery and independence.

 

3904.3A Clubhouse provides members with coping and wellness strategies to support members’:

 

(a) support and assistance in returning to school;

 

(b) remedial education;

 

(c) transitional employment;

 

(d) community involvement;

 

(e)  assistance in developing or improving relationships with family and friends;

 

(f)  support and assistance with grooming and hygiene;

 

(g) whole health and wellness activities; and

 

(h)  interpersonal and social activities.

 

3904.4A Clubhouse shall have policies and procedures that address the provision of Clubhouse services including descriptions of:

 

(a)the particular rehabilitation and recovery models utilized; and

 

(b)types of intervention practiced.

 

 

authority

The Director of the Department of Mental Health (Department), pursuant to the authority set forth in sections 104, and 105 of the Department of Mental Health Establishment Amendment Act of 2001, effective December 18, 2001, (D.C. Law 14-56; D.C. Official Code §§ 7-1131.04 and 7-1131.05).

source

Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 4010 (May 7, 2010)[EXPIRED]; as amended by Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 7734 (August 20, 2010)[EXPIRED]; as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 8698, 8701 (September 24, 2010).