HERO House is an ICCD Clubhouse. A Clubhouse is first and foremost a local community center that offers people who have mental illness hope and opportunities to achieve their full potential. Much more than simply a program or a social service, a Clubhouse is most importantly a community of people who are working together to achieve a common goal.
A Clubhouse is organized to support people living with mental illness. During the course of their participation in a Clubhouse, members gain access to opportunities to rejoin the worlds of friendships, family, employment and education, and to the services and support they may individually need to continue their recovery. A Clubhouse provides a restorative environment for people whose lives have been severely disrupted because of their mental illness, and who need the support of others who are in recovery and who believe that mental illness is treatable.
HERO House is an ICCD (International Center for Clubhouse Development) top level Certified Clubhouse (3-year). We follow the 36 Standards set forth by the ICCD.
ICCD Certification is a symbol of quality, and a clear demonstration of a Clubhouse's commitment to excellence.
- Certification is awarded for either a one- or three-year period, subject to the degree of adherence by the Clubhouse to the ICCD International Standards.
- The certification process is both evaluative and consultative. It is conducted by members of the ICCD Faculty for Clubhouse Development (made up of veteran members and staff from certified ICCD Clubhouses from around the world).
Certification Components are:
- A Clubhouse self-study;
- A site visit by members of the ICCD Faculty for Clubhouse Development;
- A findings presentation and dialogue with Clubhouse leadership focusing on improvement opportunities;
- A written report;
- The award of certified status; and
- Ongoing consultation with ICCD.
HERO House is currently going through Washington State Clubhouse Certification with the Department of Social and Health Services.