What is a clubhouse?
The clubhouse model is based on the belief that members are partners in their own recovery, rather than merely the passive recipients of treatment, and that meaningful work and relationships are integral parts of their recovery. Members work side by side with staff to organize and administer every program, and success is dependent upon the degree to which members assume responsibility for themselves. All certified Clubhouses adhere to the set of International Clubhouse Standards.

Does Threshold provide psychiatric treatment, including medication and therapy?
No. The Threshold approach to psychiatric rehabilitation is non-medical and community-based. There is no medical staff at Threshold. Threshold members are encouraged by staff and fellow members to comply with medications and to keep appointments with their doctors, but they are not required to do so to remain members. Threshold maintains a partnership with psychiatric teams from Duke University Hospital and John Umstead hospital, where many of our members seek medical treatment.

Why are Threshold clients referred to as members?
The clubhouse model focuses on strengths rather than weaknesses and is based on the idea of equality between members and staff.  Members are an integral, active part of the clubhouse.  We feel that the word "member" reflects not only the voluntary nature of the clubhouse but also the ownership that members have in it.  As Fountain House says, "The clubhouse exists for and because of its members."

Am I eligible for membership at Threshold?
To be eligible for membership at Threshold, you must be a Durham County resident, age 18 or over, with an Axis I diagnosis of Major Depression with Psychotic Features, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizo-affective Disorder, or Psychosis NOS.

How do I become a member?
To schedule a tour of our program and begin orientation, you must first have your case manager or your private psychiatrist send a referral to Threshold Membership Coordinator Erica Weaver, e.weaver@thresholdclubhouse.org.

What are your business hours? 
Threshold is open 365 days per year, weather permitting.  We are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 – 4:30, and on weekends and holidays we are open from 10:00 – 3:00. Our evening and weekend Social/Rec events may cause some slight adjustments to our hours.

What is the “one rule” of Threshold?
We really only have one “rule” here at Threshold and it is a simple rule to follow: Members shall not interfere with the rehabilitation of another member.  This “rule” is designed to ensure a safe and secure environment for all who come here, including you.

Do Threshold members participate in all aspects of running the Clubhouse?
Yes. Members are involved in the intake and orientation of new members, hiring of new staff, housing placements, building maintenance, setting policy, advocacy initiatives, meal preparation and service and program development.

Does Threshold provide transportation?
Threshold members are required to provide their own transportation to and from the clubhouse.  We help members learn the bus routes, and provide some transportation to employment sites not located on a bus route. Threshold does provide transportation home from some evening and weekend social/rec events. We contract with Durham County to provide free bus tickets for members who receive Medicaid and do not reside in a facility required to provide transportation to attend Threshold.