Fresh Start Clubhouse, Inc.

Mission Statement

• A Member-Led Community Empowering People with Mental Illness

Vision Statement 

• We envision a world where all people living with mental illness lead healthy, productive lives and have equal opportunity. 

Core Values

• Dignity and Respect. We believe that all persons with mental illness are able to lead full and productive lives and be contributing members of society.
• Membership. We affirm that the strength of our organization is in its membership, and we engage members in all activities and decision-making.
• Community. We believe that community is central to recovery from mental illness, and we strive to create a community that is inclusive and promotes success.
• Empowerment and Growth. We encourage our members to take charge of their lives and to pursue personal and professional growth.
• Diversity. We value the diverse perspectives brought to our organization by individuals of all backgrounds and make-ups, and we aim for our organizational leadership to reflect the diversity of the community that we serve. 
• Equity. We strive to treat every individual fairly and with respect, and we actively seek to overcome injustices on the basis of race; ethnicity; national origin; religion; age; gender identity and gender expression; sexual orientation; socioeconomic status; veteran status; and ability, especially in regards to mental health diagnoses. 
• Inclusion. We value the input of all members of our organization, and we endeavor to create an environment where all members have the opportunity to contribute to their desired potential.
• Environmental and Social Justice. Consistent with our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, we strive to create environmentally and socially just programs and follow management practices that promote environmental and social justice.
• Accountability. As an organization, we aim to act with integrity, provide high quality services to our members, and encourage individual accountability. 
• Partnerships. We strive to cultivate relationships with partner organizations to open up opportunities for our members.