Arrowhead Clubhouse

Arrowhead clubhouse is split into four units so members have an opportunity to use their skills, or learn different skills, in various areas:

Kitchen

Arrowhead members and staff work side by side in the kitchen unit, serving lunch every day. Members are involved in all aspects of the kitchen, from shopping trips to cooking, cleaning, and menu planning. Holiday feasts are always highlights. In a typical month over 800 meals will be served at the clubhouse! Food Safe courses are offered yearly to keep everyone up to date. Kitchen meetings are once a week and anyone can offer up an idea or plan to help cook their favorite meal.

Garden/Maintenance

With an amazing garden, there is always lots to do for the members and staff who love being outside and around the garden and lawn. From planting, watering and weeding to mowing the lawn and building new garden boxes. We also use a lot of produce from our garden in our lunches.

Peer Support/Reach-out

There is a big emphasis on ‘members helping other members’ in the clubhouse. At the weekly meeting, members find new ways to support each other; hospital visits, check-ins and birthday wishes. This group also plans positive, healthy and inclusive opportunities inside and outside the clubhouse where members can support and bond with one another. This could be a Kayaking trip or a visit to the art gallery or local movie theatre.

Art

The Art and Entertainment unit, the newest unit, is responsible for creating the monthly Arrowhead magazine called the Clubhouse Sandwich, the Arrowhead mural, and the weekly art workshops. The group, along with Creative Director (Melanie), run the weekly meeting and art program.

Employment

Arrowhead members receive help with resumes and cover letters as well as guidance with employment preparation, interview skills and employment searches.

Social Activities

The clubhouse offers many social opportunities for members at the clubhouse and through monthly outings. Members really enjoy the music, yoga and art courses as well as the hikes and picnics throughout the summer.

Community Support

People living with mental illness often require a variety of social and medical services. Help is given to members in seeking housing, psychiatric and general medical services, government disability benefits and any other needed services.