The Mill House Intake Process

The Mill House accepts referrals for membership from community partners, family members, and survi­vors interested in membership. Potential members must meet with The Mill House Intake Coordinator to complete an application and consent forms. Based on the information gathered through the intake meeting and relevant records, the intake review committee will evaluate the potential member using The Mill House Admission Criteria detailed below.

Member Admission Criteria The Mill House serves survivors of acquired brain injury who reside in the Metro Richmond area, are at least 18 years of age, and meet the following criteria:

• Members must be able to manage self-care to include: independent use of the bathroom, ability to eat and drink without assistance, and awareness to respond to events which may impact one’s health and safety.

• Members must be able to take medication independently.
• Members must desire to participate in the clubhouse community.
• Members must be able to treat other with respect and dignity.
• Members must be able to participate with limited structure and supervision.
• Members must be motivated to make progress towards personal and programmatic goals.
• 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.

If you have questions about our admission criteria or would like to make a referral to The Mill House, please feel free to contact the Mill House Intake Coordinator at: The Mill House
5711 Staples Mill Road
Suite 101
Richmond, VA 23228
(804) 261-7050 VOICE
(804) 261-7059 FAX