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19. desember 2011 | 10:51
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The European Clubhouse conference 2012 in Reykjavík, Iceland
The next European Clubhouse conference will be held in gorgeous Reykjavík in Iceland. The dates are already set, from 28 April to 1 May, when the sun will be high in the sky and spring around the corner. We have already found the perfect venue, Grand Hótel, which is
12. apríl 2011 | 09:56
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Seminar – Daily life, income and conditions for people with disabilities
A member of the Clubhouse Geysir, Friðfinnur Steingrímsson, was asked to speak at the above mentioned seminar, which took place at the Grand Hotel last Friday, 25 February. He talked about his experience of trying to survive on disability benefits and was praised for his speech. His account really hit
The European Clubhouse conference 2012 in Reykjavík, Iceland
The next European Clubhouse conference will be held in gorgeous Reykjavík in Iceland. The dates are already set, from 28 April to 1 May, when the sun will be high in the sky and spring around the corner. We have already found the perfect venue, Grand Hótel, which is
Seminar – Daily life, income and conditions for people with disabilities
A member of the Clubhouse Geysir, Friðfinnur Steingrímsson, was asked to speak at the above mentioned seminar, which took place at the Grand Hotel last Friday, 25 February. He talked about his experience of trying to survive on disability benefits and was praised for his speech. His account really hit
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About Geysir
Klúbburinn Geysir is a place where people who have had mental illness come to rebuild their lives. The participants are called members, not patients and the focus is on their strengths, not their illness. Work in the clubhouse, whether it is clerical, data input, meal preparation or reaching out to their fellow members, provides the core healing process. Every opportunity provided is the result of the efforts of the members and small staff, who work side by side, in a unique partnership. One of the most important steps members take toward greater independence is transitional employment, where they work in the community at real jobs. Members also receive help in securing housing, advancing their education, obtaining good psychiatric and medical care and maintaining government benefits. Membership is for life so members have all the time they need to secure their new life in the community.
The Clubhouse
Everybody at the Clubhouse has common responsibility for the operation of the house. The Clubhouse is based on a work-ordered day. All the work is done for the Clubhouse and Clubhouse Community. Members and staff divide tasks between themselves and decide together what tasks need to be carried out. Activities in the Clubhouse are divided into two units; Kitchen and Maintenace Unit and Administration, Education and Employment Unit.