Interested in joining The Mill House?

The Mill House Admission Criteria

Community Futures Foundation serves survivors of acquired brain injuries who are at least 18 years of age and meet the following admission criteria:

• Members must be able to manage self-care.

Self-care includes independent use of the bathroom, ability to eat and drink without assistance, awareness of any health or safety issues and being able to respond appropriately to these issues.

• Members must be able to take medications independently.

While at the program, members must be able to independently administer all medications that they are currently prescribed by a physician. A member must also be able to independently complete any other prescribed treatments as indicated by their physician.

•  Members must desire to participate in the clubhouse community.

The clubhouse community refers to being able to participate in the work-ordered day with a group of one’s peers. Members must be willing to work on the activities and functions necessary to ensure the continued operation of the clubhouse. Examples of these activities include fundraising, preparing lunch, outreach, publishing a newsletter, answering phones, and tracking attendance.

• Members must be able to treat others with respect and dignity.

These are the same guidelines that would apply in any community or work setting, respecting one’s peers and being accepting and accommodating of people’s differences, needs, and preferences.

• Members must be able to participate with limited structure and supervision.

Staff and members work side by side to complete essential clubhouse activities. The clubhouse model is designed to rely upon its members to complete these activities. Members should be able to complete these activities with limited supervision from staff of the clubhouse.

• Members must be motivated to make progress towards personal and programmatic goals.

Each member works with a designated staff person in developing goals and objectives as part of their individual service plan. Member must be able to identify and follow through on personal goals as part of their service plan. These goals and objectives need to be congruent with the milieu of activities that are offered at The Mill House.

• Members must not pose a threat to the health and safety of the clubhouse.

A person may be denied clubhouse membership if he or she:

• Has a history of violence and/or sexual misconduct;
• Has felony charges pending or past felony charges on his/her record;
• Actively uses controlled and illegal substances
• Is on parole.

To Apply

Individuals with a brain injury who are interested in becoming a member of The Mill House can refer themselves for services or ask a professional or support person to make a referral.  Referrals to the program may be received by phone, fax or mail.  Upon receiving the referral, the potential member will be contacted by the Mill House Intake Coordinator to schedule an intake. 

Click here to download The Mill House Referral Form.