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ABOUT THE MA CLUBHOUSE COALITION (MCC)

Operating as a clearinghouse of information, a provider of technical assistance, and a coordinator of resources, the MCC provides a forum for strategic planning and action. The MCC helps its member Clubhouses expand rehabilitative opportunities in employment, housing, education, health and mental health care while promoting the leadership of individuals who have disabilities. Membership in the MCC is awarded to MA Club-houses (and their members and staff) once the Clubhouse achieves certification from the International Center for Clubhouse Development (ICCD). The MCC also serves as a model for Clubhouse Coalitions internationally and is overseeing the National Employment Expansion Project. The Project is a multifaceted approach to expanding employ-ment opportunities while raising awareness about mental illness.

Employers Honored on Capitol Hill for Mental Health Leadership

John Peacock, Executive Director of the Waltham West Suburban Chamber of Commerce, was honored at the Capitol in Washington, DC on Tuesday, March 24, 2009, for his leadership in promoting the hiring of adults who have psychiatric disabilities with the support of inclusion and resiliency centers called Clubhouses. Mr. Peacock is a member of the National Employer Advisory Board, providing leadership for a U.S. wide effort to expand employment opportunities for adults who are recovering from the effects of mental illness. The National Employment Expansion Project has engaged the leadership of 74 employers in twenty-five states, in an effort to expand employment opportunities for people who are recovering from the illness. Twenty-one of the corporate and non-profit leaders were presented with awards in DC and the additional companies will receive their awards in the states where their companies do business. ... for full article

Massachusetts 2010 Employment Celebration Event

Local companies are employing individuals who have mental illness with positive results. Thanks to support provided by Department of Mental Health funded Clubhouse employment and recovery centers, over 1,900 Massachusetts citizens recovering from the effects of mental illness earned over $13.2 million dollars in FY09! These impressive numbers were announced by the Massachusetts Clubhouse Coalition (MCC) which held an event at the statehouse on Thursday, March 25th to recognize 38 companies that employ Clubhouse members.
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(Please click on this link for an article about last year's event.)

Election 2010

August 25th: Voter Registration Deadline for Primary Election
September 14th: Primary Election
October 13th: Voter Registration Deadline for General Election
November 2nd: General Election

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