Media Invitation and Photo Opportunity - Opening ceremony of the Donald
Berman Up House serving adults with mental illness

The first clubhouse of its kind in Quebec based on the International Centre for Clubhouse Development model

MONTREAL, Sept. 30 /CNW Telbec/ - Barbara and Philip Silverberg cordially invite members of the media to the grand opening of the Donald Berman Up House, a new facility offering adults living with mental illness the opportunity for greater self-determination, improved self-esteem and self-worth. Based on the ICCD clubhouse model founded in New York in 1948, the Donald Berman Up House is the first facility of its kind in Quebec. There are currently 350 accredited clubhouses world-wide and 20 in Canada.

The Up House has a state of the art kitchen facility, new computer terminals, media screens and open and inviting work areas. It provides a non-judgmental, supportive environment within a "work-ordered day" where staff and members participate in policy and program planning, operations, facility upkeep and maintenance. Decisions are made by consensus and members have an opportunity to provide input, creating a shared sense of ownership for the facility and its programs.

WHAT:	Official opening ceremony of the Donald Berman Up House
WHO:	Justin Trudeau, M.P. (Papineau); Marc Garneau, M.P. (Westmount-Ville Marie); Pierre Arcand, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks; Louise Bradley, CEO of Mental Health Commission of Canada
WHEN:	Friday October 8, 2010 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Ceremony runs from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
WHERE:	6909 Decarie Blvd. (Corner Vezina)
PHOTOS OPPS:	Justin Trudeau, M.P., Marc Garneau, M.P., Pierre Arcand, Louise Bradley

About Donald Berman Up House

The Donald Berman Up House is a unique organization that opens a door to wellness, hope and opportunity. Members participate and work together with staff on taking responsibility for policy, governance and decision-making. Donald Berman Up House opened its doors in July 2010 and already has over 100 members. The clubhouse hopes to attract over 450 members.

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