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Looking Ahead Clubhouse

Looking Ahead Clubhouse is a vocational rehabilitation program for adults with severe and persistent mental illness. It is one of four Clubhouses in the State of Maine that utilizes the Clubhouse Model of Psychiatric Rehabilitation. Looking Ahead Clubhouse is modeled after the Fountain House in New York City. Fountain...

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Philosophy

The Clubhouse is a place where members participate with dignity and respect. The members are wanted and needed by the Clubhouse Community. The Clubhouse is staffed in such a way that member participation is essential to the functioning of the program and successful completion of daily tasks. Members and staff work side by side...

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Our Mission Statement

Looking Ahead Clubhouse is a program for adults with mental illness based on the Clubhouse Model of Rehabilitation. We strive to improve the quality of life for Clubhouse members by providing employment, education, wellness, and social opportunities. The Clubhouse provides a place where self-confidence and hope for th...

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Employment

Looking Ahead Clubhouse provides 2 forms of employment support: Transitional Employment and Supported Employment. The TE program provides the highest level of support to the member working the position. The position is contracted between LAC and the business. The member works for the business once selected and is an employee of the...

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Educational Support

We assist our members with making the connections needed to work towards their educational goals. Whether you are looking to learn how to read/write, obtain a college degree, or simply brush up on skills you already have, we can help! Looking Ahead Clubhouse collaborates with: Vocational Rehabilitation Literacy V...

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Young Adults

The Young Adult Alliance (YAA) is a strengths-based program that focuses on the unique needs of the young adult population (ages 18 to 25). An extended effort is made to ensure that the young adults are receiving the support and the guidance needed to reach their goals. As young adults, it is our goal to ensure the lega...

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