Clubhouse Standards
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Functions Of A Clubhouse
Funding Governance and Adminstration

Funding, Governance and Administration

• The Clubhouse has an independent board of Directors, or if it is affiliated with a sponsoring agency, has a separate Advisory Board comprised of individuals uniquely positioned to provide fiscal, legal, legislative, consumer and community support and advocacy for the Clubhouse.
  
  
• The Clubhouse develops and maintains its own budget, approved by the board or advisory board prior to the beginning of the fiscal year and monitored routinely during the fiscal year.
  
  
• Staff salaries are competitive with comparable positions in the mental health field.
  
  
• The Clubhouse has the support of appropriate mental health authorities and has all required licences and certifications. The Clubhouse seeks and maintains effective relationships with family, consumer and professional organizations.
  
  
• The Clubhouse holds open forums and has procedures which enable members and staff to actively participate in decision-making regarding governance, policy-making, and the future direction and development of the Clubhouse.