Why Every Community Needs A Clubhouse w/ Jack Yatsko | CONNECTED

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Today, we are honored to have a special guest, someone with decades of experience in the mental health field and a deep commitment to supporting individuals living with mental illness. Our guest is the Chief Operating Officer of Clubhouse International. With a career spanning over 30 years, he has dedicated his life to improving the lives of those living with mental health challenges.
Before joining Clubhouse International in 2002, he spent 13 years at Friendship House on the beautiful island of Kauai, Hawaii, where he developed a passion for helping people find meaningful work and support through community-based services. His journey into this field began even earlier, with a background in social work and communications. In fact, his career started in a very different place—at a radio station in 1984. But he quickly realized that his true calling was not behind the mic, but in helping people directly.
After making the transition to the Gateway Clubhouse Training Center, he quickly found his stride in guiding individuals toward employment and eventually serving as the center’s Director for 13 years. Today, as the COO of Clubhouse International, he continues to lead the charge in expanding the Clubhouse model—a groundbreaking approach to supporting individuals with mental health conditions through work, education, and community integration.
We’re excited to explore the transformative work of Clubhouses today, and discuss why every community deserves one. Welcome, Jack Yatsko!
Check us out on our website:
https://mentalhealthconnectionsca.org/
Clubhouse International Website:
https://clubhouse-intl.org/