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< Back Mental health: Invest in health-first crisis response Letters Editor - The Seattle Times Oct 29, 2021 Re: “Prioritize mental-health care as jails are defunded” [Oct. 18, Opinion] VIEW ARTICLE: Mental health: Invest in health-first crisis response Re: “Prioritize mental-health care as jails are defunded” [Oct. 18, Opinion]: It’s encouraging to see the editorial board recognize the need to prioritize mental-health care for incarcerated people. American prisons and jails incarcerate a disproportionate number of people living with mental illness — a wrong and untenable reality that requires justice systems to serve as de facto mental-health providers. Our punitive approach to mental-health crisis response feeds this harmful cycle and leads to the incarceration of people who instead deserve medical care. The Seattle mayor and city council pushed the city’s crisis response program in the right direction in 2020 by expanding Seattle’s Health One program, which relies on teams of firefighters and case managers to provide specialized outreach, transport and referrals to people experiencing mental-health crises. This type of “care response” puts people’s health first and relies on unarmed responders to safely respond to certain crisis calls. Seattle must continue to invest in an expansion of health-first crisis response and community-based mental-health interventions that limit or eliminate law enforcements’ role in responding to unarmed mental-health emergencies. This approach can, and should, be built upon in collaboration with city and county leaders across the state and country to ensure medical emergencies are met with medical care. Kailey Fiedler-Gohlke, chief executive officer of HERO House NW, Bellevue Previous Next

< Back Comment: 988 crisis line will help, but care needed after call By Kailey Fiedler-Gohlke / For The Herald Jul 31, 2022 The new mental health crisis lines can be backed with services and supports using a clubhouse model. As the new 988 mental health hotline rolls out across the country, there’s growing concern among officials and advocates alike that the system is not ready to meet demand. In Washington, one of only four states that managed to pass comprehensive legislation ( House Bill 1477 ) to sustainably fund its 988 call centers, the outlook surprisingly isn’t any better. Already, more than a third of crisis calls made in Washington are rerouted out of state to backup centers, where operators inevitably won’t be as familiar with local needs or resources. The state continues to struggle to fill call center jobs and the situation only stands to get worse as more people turn to 988 for help. The hope is that 988 will eventually allow people experiencing a mental health emergency to easily reach a trained crisis counselor 24 hours a day, seven days a week, via call, text, or chat, and be met by mobile crisis teams; drastically reducing police involvement on mental health calls to the few, limited circumstances when public safety is at risk. But our vision for mental health care shouldn’t start and stop at the moment of crisis. We need a more comprehensive and compassionate continuum of services, one that holistically supports a person’s wellbeing, and works to prevent crises to begin with. As the chief executive officer of HERO House NW, a group of clubhouses based in Bellevue, Everett and Seattle, I’ve seen firsthand how our model of care has been able to help people whose lives have been disrupted by mental illness to recover and thrive. Clubhouses like ours provide a safe, dedicated environment for people living with serious mental illness, where they can get access to practical services — including job training, housing support, education and affordable, healthy meals — that consider all of a person’s needs, not just their clinical ones. While medication and therapy treat the symptoms of serious mental illness, clubhouses address the deep social isolation that so often accompanies these conditions. By bringing people into an intentional community and building the necessary trust, we’re able to work with members to improve their health without turning to coercion and forced treatment, all while reducing the negative impacts of incarceration, homelessness and neglect that people with serious mental illness disproportionately face. This approach, rooted in respect and human dignity, has a long, proven history of incredible results ever since Fountain House first pioneered the model in the late 1940s. To this day, clubhouse members are more likely to be employed and stably housed, and have lower health care costs than others living with serious mental illness. For Lisa, a member of Bellevue Clubhouse, our community gave her the confidence, acceptance and strength of purpose to make major changes in her life, including going back to school. She’s now joined our board as a clubhouse representative working to aid others in their recovery and tells me that: “We may have to deal with a serious mental illness for the rest of our lives, but we can still have meaningful lives, one day at a time.” While 988 won’t be perfect overnight, it shows there’s bipartisan support among state officials, policy makers and the public at large to advance mental health care; working towards a continuum of services that should leverage the power of clubhouse communities as an important tool for a person’s recovery. To accomplish a truly effective care response, we need to give people in crisis more than a number to turn to. Expanding clubhouse capacity should be a critical part of our strategy and approach, recognizing that it’s a model shown to save lives, save money, and improve outcomes with grace. Kailey Fiedler-Gohlke is chief executive officer of HERO House NW in Bellevue, a member-led community for people living with serious mental illness that is modeled after Fountain House and part of Fountain House’s national clubhouse network. Previous Next

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Latest News Feb 8, 2024 Fountain House Applauds Congressman Ritchie Torres for Introducing the CCBHC Expansion Act ​ Read More May 3, 2023 New Bipartisan Research: Mental Health Emerging as Top-Priority Issue for Voters The findings reinforce the immense potential of this moment and marks the launch of the new Healings Minds, Powering Communities campaign to reframe serious mental illness and support community-based solutions. Read More Aug 15, 2022 Thank you to our 5K Silver Sponsors Electronic Business Machines! ​ Read More Jul 31, 2022 Comment: 988 crisis line will help, but care needed after call The new mental health crisis lines can be backed with services and supports using a clubhouse model. Read More Jul 15, 2022 Thank you to our event partner Colburn Law! Our 5K Event Partner Read More Jun 30, 2022 5K Sponsor LOTUS Seattle | NewsRadio 97.7FM | STAR 101.5 | TalkRadio 570AM Thank you to our Major Sponsor! Read More Jun 15, 2022 HERO House 5K on September 10, 2022 Register Today! Read More Jun 10, 2022 5K Event Partner Twyford Law Firm! Thank you for your support! Read More Jun 1, 2022 Clubhouse Giving Day 2022 Join an international movement to raise funds and awareness for Clubhouse Read More Mar 8, 2022 2022 HERO House NW 5K Major Sponsorship Opportunities Major Sponsorships now available Read More Mar 8, 2022 2022 HERO House NW 5K Event Sponsorship Opportunities Event Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available Read More Mar 1, 2022 5K Early Bird Tickets now on sale! Tickets for the 2022 HERO House 5K are now on sale! Read More Dec 27, 2021 ‘Stop criminalizing mental health crises,’ says Hero House NW CEO ​ Read More Oct 29, 2021 Mental health: Invest in health-first crisis response Re: “Prioritize mental-health care as jails are defunded” [Oct. 18, Opinion] Read More Apr 26, 2021 Press Release: WA State Legislative Wins New initiatives approved by Washington Legislature put care in the lead for responding to mental health emergencies Read More Apr 10, 2021 Opinion: Behavioral health professionals are key to addressing crisis ​ Read More Dec 4, 2018 CEO Interview on King 5 News Watch King 5 News’ Amity Addrisi talk live with our CEO Kailey Fiedler-Gohlke on Mental Health Day. Read More Dec 1, 2018 Goal is to open doors for those recovering from mental illness Hero House Everett will be a National Institute of Mental Health clubhouse for rehabilitation. Read More Dec 15, 2012 Hero House rebuilding lives for the mentally ill Long gone are the days of locking up the mentally ill and giving them pills. But there is still a stigma attached to those who suffer from mental illness. Read More

Latest News Feb 8, 2024 Fountain House Applauds Congressman Ritchie Torres for Introducing the CCBHC Expansion Act ​ Read More May 3, 2023 New Bipartisan Research: Mental Health Emerging as Top-Priority Issue for Voters The findings reinforce the immense potential of this moment and marks the launch of the new Healings Minds, Powering Communities campaign to reframe serious mental illness and support community-based solutions. Read More Aug 15, 2022 Thank you to our 5K Silver Sponsors Electronic Business Machines! ​ Read More Jul 31, 2022 Comment: 988 crisis line will help, but care needed after call The new mental health crisis lines can be backed with services and supports using a clubhouse model. Read More Jul 15, 2022 Thank you to our event partner Colburn Law! Our 5K Event Partner Read More Jun 30, 2022 5K Sponsor LOTUS Seattle | NewsRadio 97.7FM | STAR 101.5 | TalkRadio 570AM Thank you to our Major Sponsor! Read More Jun 15, 2022 HERO House 5K on September 10, 2022 Register Today! Read More Jun 10, 2022 5K Event Partner Twyford Law Firm! Thank you for your support! Read More Jun 1, 2022 Clubhouse Giving Day 2022 Join an international movement to raise funds and awareness for Clubhouse Read More Mar 8, 2022 2022 HERO House NW 5K Major Sponsorship Opportunities Major Sponsorships now available Read More Mar 8, 2022 2022 HERO House NW 5K Event Sponsorship Opportunities Event Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available Read More Mar 1, 2022 5K Early Bird Tickets now on sale! Tickets for the 2022 HERO House 5K are now on sale! Read More Dec 27, 2021 ‘Stop criminalizing mental health crises,’ says Hero House NW CEO ​ Read More Oct 29, 2021 Mental health: Invest in health-first crisis response Re: “Prioritize mental-health care as jails are defunded” [Oct. 18, Opinion] Read More Apr 26, 2021 Press Release: WA State Legislative Wins New initiatives approved by Washington Legislature put care in the lead for responding to mental health emergencies Read More Apr 10, 2021 Opinion: Behavioral health professionals are key to addressing crisis ​ Read More Dec 4, 2018 CEO Interview on King 5 News Watch King 5 News’ Amity Addrisi talk live with our CEO Kailey Fiedler-Gohlke on Mental Health Day. Read More Dec 1, 2018 Goal is to open doors for those recovering from mental illness Hero House Everett will be a National Institute of Mental Health clubhouse for rehabilitation. Read More Dec 15, 2012 Hero House rebuilding lives for the mentally ill Long gone are the days of locking up the mentally ill and giving them pills. But there is still a stigma attached to those who suffer from mental illness. Read More

< Back Fountain House Applauds Congressman Ritchie Torres for Introducing the CCBHC Expansion Act Fountain House Feb 8, 2024 ​ Washington, D.C. — On Wednesday, Representative Ritchie Torres (NY-15) introduced the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Expansion Act of 2024. The federal legislation, co-sponsored by Representative Shri Thanedar (MI-13), aims to improve community mental health services by promoting a more holistic, patient-centered approach to treatment and care. Building off earlier bill language from last Congress, the legislation directs CCBHCs to enhance their scope of services to support people in their mental illness recovery, whether independently or in partnership with local clubhouses. This includes psychosocial rehabilitation services that advance people’s employment and educational opportunities, housing, and other holistic needs, which play a significant role in fostering recovery and wellbeing. This is the first time clubhouse has been defined in federal bill language, importantly with the feedback and technical support of several clubhouse members living with serious mental illness, including those from Fountain House. The comprehensive definition recognizes how clubhouses, and the therapeutic social environments they provide, are uniquely positioned to address the negative symptoms of serious mental illness, like loneliness and social isolation , which medication and therapy can’t tackle alone. As Fountain House’s newly released research shows , clubhouses are also incredibly effective at reducing the secondary costs of untreated mental illness, including lost wages, disability benefits, repeat emergency room visits, and criminal justice impacts, which saves the U.S. nearly $700 million a year. If clubhouses were expanded to reach even just 5% of the 15.4 million adults in the U.S. impacted by serious mental illness, the net societal benefit would exceed $8.5 billion annually. “Despite the significant growth in mental health awareness in recent years, access to essential services and person-centered care models remains rooted in outdated practices,” said U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres (NY-15) . "Many communities — especially in the Bronx — still lack adequate and equitable access to a diverse range of mental health services. By enhancing service accessibility and broadening care options, we can enhance outcomes for individuals grappling with severe mental illness and bolster the well-being of entire communities. This legislation aims to widen access to these critical services, ensuring that individuals in need of essential mental health support are not left behind. I commend the relentless efforts of Fountain House Bronx in championing holistic mental health care that truly saves lives within our community.” “We applaud Congressmen Torres for introducing the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Expansion Act of 2024 in partnership with people most impacted by serious mental illness, including Fountain House’s members and with Clubhouse International,” said Ken Zimmerman, CEO of Fountain House . “By recognizing and incorporating psychosocial services as integral tools for recovery, this legislation addresses critical gaps in our mental health infrastructure that have, for too long, relied solely on clinical care. As local clubhouses are leveraged for their expertise, we hope it will ultimately create a more comprehensive and coherent mental health ecosystem that can meet people where they’re at and more meaningfully address the social drivers of health.” “Expanding access to clubhouses and the social supports they provide is absolutely essential and we thank Rep. Torres and Rep. Thanedar for championing the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Expansion Act to bring these vital resources to more people across the country,” said Shawn Guffey, member of Fountain House . “People’s lives are at stake: their ability to function, to be independent, to lead full and happy lives. We need more support from leaders at every level of government to ensure mental health is a priority that is funded and scaled.” “We are encouraged by the expansion of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic services and applaud Congressman Torres for his leadership on this important issue,” said Joel D. Corcoran, Executive Director and CEO of Clubhouse International . “Psychosocial rehabilitation programs like Clubhouses are a medical necessity for recovery and should be a part of every comprehensive mental health service system. We have decades of evidence demonstrating that programs offering dignity, self-determination, social inclusion, and meaningful rehabilitation opportunities truly help people living with mental illness reclaim their futures and thrive in the community.” Several clubhouses in Fountain House’s national network, Fountain House United , who also offered technical assistance on the bill, shared their wide support for the CCBHC Expansion Act and how it would improve and integrate care. “The community of Magnolia Clubhouse in Cleveland, Ohio, is proud to support this work and we are in great appreciation to Rep. Torres for championing psychiatric rehabilitation and the Clubhouse model as an exceptional example of what people living with mental illness need and deserve,” said Lori D’Angelo, Executive Director of Magnolia Clubhouse . “Clubhouses fill a void in the crisis-oriented system of care and offer a holistic and comprehensive approach that provides community, opportunity, and hope.” “The CCBHC Expansion Act is a tremendous step forward for our nation’s behavioral health care,” said Kailey Fiedler-Gohlke, CEO of HERO House NW . “Highlighting the importance of the Clubhouse model as a key aspect of the continuum of care for those living with mental illness is a critical component of recovery. Isolation is the most devastating symptom of mental illness and expanding the access to models, such as the Clubhouse, can reduce and eliminate the loneliness people experience. HERO House NW’s community is proud to support this bill.” For more information on Fountain House and how it’s supporting people living with serious mental illness through direct services, practice innovation, advocacy, and policy change, visit FountainHouse.org . Fountain House Fountain House is a national mental health nonprofit fighting to improve health, increase opportunity, and end social and economic isolation for people living with serious mental illness. Founded in 1948 in New York City, Fountain House originated the clubhouse model of community mental health that has been replicated more than 300 times in nearly 40 U.S. states and in 30 countries around the world. Original post: https://fountainhouse.org/news/fountain-house-applauds-congressman-ritchie-torres-for-introducing-the-ccbhc-expansion-act Press Contact Minhee Cho mcho@fountainhouse.org 347-498-4236 Previous Next

< Back Mental health: Invest in health-first crisis response Letters Editor - The Seattle Times Oct 29, 2021 Re: “Prioritize mental-health care as jails are defunded” [Oct. 18, Opinion] VIEW ARTICLE: Mental health: Invest in health-first crisis response Re: “Prioritize mental-health care as jails are defunded” [Oct. 18, Opinion]: It’s encouraging to see the editorial board recognize the need to prioritize mental-health care for incarcerated people. American prisons and jails incarcerate a disproportionate number of people living with mental illness — a wrong and untenable reality that requires justice systems to serve as de facto mental-health providers. Our punitive approach to mental-health crisis response feeds this harmful cycle and leads to the incarceration of people who instead deserve medical care. The Seattle mayor and city council pushed the city’s crisis response program in the right direction in 2020 by expanding Seattle’s Health One program, which relies on teams of firefighters and case managers to provide specialized outreach, transport and referrals to people experiencing mental-health crises. This type of “care response” puts people’s health first and relies on unarmed responders to safely respond to certain crisis calls. Seattle must continue to invest in an expansion of health-first crisis response and community-based mental-health interventions that limit or eliminate law enforcements’ role in responding to unarmed mental-health emergencies. This approach can, and should, be built upon in collaboration with city and county leaders across the state and country to ensure medical emergencies are met with medical care. Kailey Fiedler-Gohlke, chief executive officer of HERO House NW, Bellevue Previous Next

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< Back 5K Event Partner Twyford Law Firm! ​ Jun 10, 2022 Thank you for your support! Thank you to Twyford Law Office for generously partnering with us for our HERO House 5K! Register now at: https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Redmond/HEROHouse5K Previous Next