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A work- and education-focused clubhouse model in contemporary community mental health care

SO390a - A WORK- AND STUDY-ORIENTED CLUBHOUSE MODEL IN CONTEMPORARY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH (ID 4194)

Data from Lund Clubhouse indicate that combining a work- and education-ordered day with evidence-based practices is associated with high participation, self-reported recovery, and substantial socioeconomic returns.

The aim is to demonstrate how the Clubhouse model functions as a contemporary platform integrating work- and education-focused, recovery-oriented, and community-based practices. Lund Clubhouse in Sweden combines a work- and education-ordered day across eight units with Individual Placement and Support (IPS), Supported Education (SEd), nature-based rehabilitation, theatre-assisted rehabilitation (TUR), and art and music activities. The evaluation draws on 1,471 survey responses collected between 2018 and 2026 (typically reaching approximately two-thirds of active members) and independent national socioeconomic evaluations (Payoff 2022 and 2025, Swedish clubhouses; member surveys, in-depth interviews, and document reviews). Participation increased between 2021 and 2025: the annual number of active members rose from 362 to 933, daily attendance in October from 87 to 134, and the number of participants under 30 from 78 to 259 (a 200% increase). In the surveys, 95% of members reported meaningful work, 91% improved quality of life, 90% an experience of recovery, and 83% meaningful relationships. Work and education outcomes (2023 to 2025): approximately 48% of the total clubhouse population participated in employment, education, or vocational rehabilitation; this proportion was 70% among Work and Education Unit participants and 84% among those receiving individual IPS/SEd support, while approximately 82% of enrolled or planned course credits were completed (the conference abstract reported the same participation rate as over 50%). In the socioeconomic evaluations, approximately 80% of members reported improved well-being within one year, 44% to 50% had reduced healthcare needs, and annual socioeconomic benefits of $15,000 to $17,000 per member were calculated, with a payback period of 7 months in the 2025 evaluation. In conclusion, by combining structured daily activity with complementary practices, the model supports both individual recovery and sustained participation in work and community life.

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