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Mental Health Center of Boulder County, Inc.

LOCATIONS:

Main Office: 1333 Iris Ave., Boulder, CO 80304
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Vocational Service Branches: "Chinook Clubhouse", 1441 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80302
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"WATshop", 5741 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, CO 80303
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PHONES:

"Chinook Clubhouse"
440-4842 (FAX: 415-0413)
"WATshop"
443-0552 (FAX: 443-1547)

HOURS:

"Chinook Clubhouse",
M,Tu,Th,F - 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Wed. 9:00am - 5:00pm; Sat. 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
"WATshop"
M-F, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

WHAT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE:

The "Chinook Clubhouse" is a vocational and social rehabilitation program for adults with a history of mental illness. Services include:

• Clubhouse membership and daily involvement in Clubhouse operations (preparing lunches, publishing a newsletter, maintenance of building and grounds, outreach to other members, phone reception, etc.).
• Job Placement Services generally for part-time positions (including job coaching and follow-up with employer and clubhouse members).
• Development of individual job seeking skills.

The Work Adjustment Training shop ("WATshop") employs persons with mental illness. It is operated as a business, doing mail preparation, packaging, and assembly services for Boulder County businesses. Services include:

• Evaluation (and modification if necessary) of work behaviors needed for competitive employment.
• Job seeking skills and job retention skills.
• Piece rate payment for work performed at the"WATshop."

Work schedules vary depending on the individual's tolerance for work.

DO I QUALIFY FOR HELP:

Persons in treatment with the MHCBC who have a major mental illness which has prevented them from being able to function in a work environment. Note: "Chinook Clubhouse" also accepts persons not in treatment with the Mental Health Center but who have major mental illnesses, and are residents of Boulder County.

WHO DO I CONTACT:

For the"Chinook Clubhouse" come in or call M-F between 9:a.m. - 3:p.m. to arrange for an intake interview. "WATshop" clients must be referred by a Mental Health Center therapist.

HOW DOES IT WORK:

"Chinook Clubhouse" - Verification of a mental illness diagnosis and orientation to services followed by choice of a work unit and establishment of goals. Community based job placement assistance commences when an individual is interested and ready.

"WATshop" - There is usually a waiting list of up to three months. The referring therapist and "WATshop" staff conduct an orientation interview. Goals are established and the client begins work. Average length of employment is 4-6 months.

WHAT ARE MY CHANCES FOR SUCCESS:

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST:

There are no fees to the client.

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