The proposed DMAS policy's are not aligned with Clubhouse International's philosophy of "It is designed to be a place where a person living with mental illness is not treated as a patient and is not defined by a disability label" and "the design of a Clubhouse is much like a typical work or business environment, relationships develop in much the same way. The role of the staff in a Clubhouse is not to educate or treat the members. The staff are there to engage with members as colleagues in important work and to be encouraging and engaging with people who might not yet believe in themselves. Clubhouse staff are charged with being colleagues, workers, talent scouts and cheerleaders"

Please consider CARF accreditation as an on going alternative.