In 2008, Barbara Harmon volunteered at an outreach program for individuals with mental illness. Half of the patients attending the program wanted to work but were told by their clinical staff that the stress of working would cause more symptoms and more hospitalization.
Barbara began researching organizations that helped individuals with mental illness find employment. She read an article about Fountain House in New York City. Fountain House is the first Clubhouse and is the blueprint for 320 Clubhouses around the world.
Barbara opened a Clubhouse in Pompano Beach, Florida in 2010. Since starting Foot Print to Success Clubhouse, the organization has offered people with mental illness hope and opportunities to achieve their full potential.
On this episode of Bar Hacks, Barbara shares the Foot Print to Success Clubhouse mission, talks about the benefits to program participants and hospitality operators, addresses the stigma of mental illness, and more. Cheers!
Notes
Foot Print to Success: footprintsuccess.org/
FPTS IG: instagram.com/fptsclubhouse
FPTS FB: facebook.com/FootPrintSuccess/
FPTS X: x.com/FPTS_Clubhouse
Bar Hacks IG: instagram.com/barhacks/
KRG Hospitality IG: instagram.com/krg.hospitality/
KRG Hospitality website: krghospitality.com/
David Klemt IG: instagram.com/david.ex.machina/