February and March listening sessions for a new mental health community program

April and May 2026 dates to be announced later

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  • Feb 24, 2026

Olmsted County is exploring the possibility of bringing an “international clubhouse” mental health program to the area. The clubhouse model is an evidence-based, non-clinical approach that supports adults living with a mental health condition. It provides a space for community and purpose as well as access to employment, education, housing, and wellness supports. The model helps reduce isolation and reliance on higher cost services. 

Share your input on the clubhouse model! 

As part of this process, we will be gathering input from the community through listening sessions. The goals of these sessions are to share details about the clubhouse model and how it works as well as gather feedback from residents to find out what support is needed to help people living with a mental health condition thrive.     

Details about the February and March listening sessions 

February 

  • Date/time: February 25, 2026 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 
  • Location: 5255 Members Pkwy NW, Rochester (PrarieCare, Multipurpose Room) 
  • What to expect:  
    • 5 p.m.: Free dinner will be provided 
    • 5:30 p.m.: Welcome and introductions 
    • 5:45 p.m.: Clubhouse model and communities 
    • 6:15 p.m.: Listening session breakout groups 
    • 7 p.m.: Q&A 
    • 7:15 p.m.: Closing and next steps 
    • RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/clubhousemodel2   

March 

  • Date/time: March 25, 2026 from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. 
  • Location: 101 2nd Street SE, Rochester (Rochester Public Library) 
  • What to expect:  
    • 12:30 p.m.: Free lunch will be provided 
    • 1 p.m.: Welcome and introductions 
    • 1:15 p.m.: Clubhouse model and communities 
    • 1:45 p.m.: Listening session breakout groups 
    • 2:30 p.m.: Q&A 
    • 2:45 p.m.: Closing and next steps 
  • RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/clubhousemodel3   

Please consider joining a session to help shape this new community program.  

These sessions are hosted by Vail Communities, NAMI Southeast Minnesota, and Olmsted County. 

Details about further listening sessions in April and May will be shared soon. 

If you have any questions, please contact Laura Sutherland and/or Megan Toney.