1437 W Gordon St
Allentown, PA 18102
Phone: (610) 433-9910 x201
Fax: (610) 433-9940
Directors Name: Christopher Stout
Director’s Email: cstout [at] yourgoodwill.org
Email: cluboflc [at] ptd.net
Web site: clubhouseoflehighcounty.org
Auspice Agency: Goodwill Keystone Area
How would someone go about becoming a member at your Clubhouse?
Anyone who his 18 years of age or older, lives in/receives services from Lehigh County, and has a history of mental illness can complete a referral to become a member of our Clubhouse. Please email our Clubhouse to obtain a referral or stop by to pick one up. Tours of our facility can be given at any time. Once a referral is received, orientation is scheduled. This is a one day process that occurs every Tuesday and Wednesday. We can scheduled orientation other days of the week upon request.
History:
Clubhouse of Lehigh County opened in February of 1999 under the collaborative effort of three area organizations. It was restructured in 2000 and reopened under the auspices of Good Shepherd Work Services in April 2000. In July of 2012 we became part of Goodwill Keystone Area. We moved into our current residence at 1437 Gordon Street, Allentown, PA in January 2001. Our membership has grown to 1550 with an average daily attendance of 43.
About Our Clubhouse:
Although the attendance of our Clubhouse has steadily grown over the years, we continue to be one big family that supports each other in all aspects of life. Whether you are looking for employment, trying to find somewhere to live, interested in returning to school, or just need to socialize to avoid isolation, the Clubhouse of Lehigh County is the place for you. Our Clubhouse has two work units, the Holistic Health and Hospitality (3H) and the Business and Technology Unit (BTU). The 3H unit runs the kitchen where we serve delicious, affordable lunches every day. Our 3H Unit also manages our snack bar, maintains our property, and runs the front desk. The BTU is responsible for maintaining our website, CLC TV, education and employment opportunities for members, producing a monthly newsletter, marketing, fundraising, clerical work, and data entry. Our Clubhouse also has a very strong member run Wellness component. This includes a daily wellness walk, Tai Chi, Body and Soul Group, Zumba, a community garden, and a Nutrition Club. We also have weekly social/recreational activities which have included bowling, shopping at the Farmer’s Market; Iron Pigs games; an annual trip to Ocean City, NJ; NAMI Walks; Musikfest; Magellan’s My Life, My Fest; Artists in Recovery Art Exhibit; LV Phantoms games; Karaoke; etc.