OCS Outcomes Report 2015-2016
There is an increase in all outcome measures, which may be the result of moving to individual counselling and offering more counselling sessions.
Mental Health and Supported Community Living Services Clubhouses
Our Clubhouses are based on a PSR (Psychosocial Rehabilitation) approach to wellness and provides a safe and supportive environment to adults living with a mental illness. Participants in the clubhouse are called Members. Each Member is expected to contribute to the daily operating/functioning of the clubhouse. Members and staff work collaboratively to plan, organize and run the programs. Members can participate in low stress work units, seek volunteer and employment opportunities, make friends and enjoy recreational activities. All activities and services are designed to promote personal health and wellness while increasing independence and facilitating recovery. Surrey Clubhouse (New Frontier and The Roost) The main focus at New Frontier is on leisure, basic living skills and wellness while the emphasis at The Roost is on pre-employment and employment. The Roost also offers some social/leisure and wellness components. Both sites provide opportunities to develop and practice skills. Both locations also offer Young Adult and Wellness programs. Service Highlights The Clubhouse Employment Program provides vocational assistance which is a fundamental step in supporting Members to access community based employment. We had 57 Members engaged in the competitive employment program in the past year. Out of the 57 participants, 9 have secured fulltime positions, 16 part-time positions, 9 casual on call, 8 volunteer placements, 4 in continuing education and the remaining 11 are actively involved in job search. Quality Improvements A greater emphasis has been placed over the past year on a community-based, recovery focus in the clubhouses. Members are encouraged to take on greater leadership roles and responsibilities in the planning and execution of daily activities. As well, a greater focus on vocational pursuits has resulted in a variety of pre-employment related discussions, expanded TVP, Supported Work and Competitive Employment programs, and a variety of guest speakers presenting in the program. Both programs will continue to strengthen vocational programming in the coming year, as well as focus on the aging membership and their needs as well as cultural diversity. The focus will also continue on services tailored to the young adult population accessing mental health services in the Surrey area.
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