Lakeshore Lodge

The principal purpose of this project is to expand and enhance the "Drop-In Center" mental health program already established by the Manitowoc County Human Services Department and the Manitowoc affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Partners:

• Center for Healthy Communities, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin
• Manitowoc County Human Services Department
• National Alliance on Mental Illness

Goals of the Program:

• Pre-implementation of programming for the Lakeshore Lodge clubhouse
• Begin expansion of the Drop-In Center to a clubhouse operating a minimum of three full days per week
• Expand the operations of Lakeshore Lodge
• Develop a sustainability plan for Lakeshore Lodge

Project Period:

• June 1, 2007 - June 30, 2010

Current Activities:

• Review, select, and modify existing programs for target population
• Develop small grant protocol for group home residents
• Work together to develop a speaker series
• Recruit people receiving services outside of Manitowoc County Human Services Department

Future Plans:

• Expand hours of operation of clubhouse
• Expand current committee structure to include education and implements a speaker series on topics of their choosing
• Being implementation of training and programs
• Secondary needs assessment and program evaluations will be conducted

Funding Source:

• Healthier Wisconsin Partnership Program