Join listening sessions and help build new mental health community program

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 first listening session

• Date/time: January 27, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Location: 125 Elton Hills Drive NW, Rochester (125 Live, River Room AD)
• What to expect: 
  • 11:30 a.m.: Free lunch will be provided
  • Noon: Welcome and introductions
  • 12:15 p.m.: Clubhouse model and communities
  • 12:45 p.m.: Listening session breakout groups
  • 1:30 p.m.: Q&A
  • 1:45 p.m.: Closing and next steps
• Hosts: Vail Communities, NAMI Southeast Minnesota, and Olmsted County 
• RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/clubhousemodel 
• Please consider joining the session and helping to shape this new community program. 

Details about further listening sessions will be shared soon.

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