Club Cadillac – Cadillac Clubhouse
2105 6th Ave.
Cadillac MI 49601
(231) 775-5638
Club Cadillac: What It Is
Club Cadillac Units
Member Services Unit
Food Services Unit
Transitional Employment Program (TEP)
Independent Employment
Lawn Crew
Education
Social Recreation Program
Housing Program
Positive Behaviors
Club Cadillac is a Clubhouse Model Rehabilitation Program which provides the members with meaningful work during the day, employment opportunities, access to safe and affordable housing, social and educational opportunities, and friendships. Using the standards of the International Center for Clubhouse Development (ICCD), Club Cadillac is modeled after Fountain House in New York City.
Club Cadillac guarantees certain rights to its members:
- The right to a place to come
- The right to meaningful relationships
- The right to meaningful work
Staff and members work side-by-side to perform the necessary work of the clubhouse. Working during the day at the clubhouse helps members focus on their strengths and talents. This helps to restore self-confidence and reestablish a feeling of self-worth.
Club Cadillac has a goal to concentrate on the recovery of the member and not the illness.
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Club Cadillac has two different work units. Each unit is designed to provide the clubhouse with needed services. All maintenance of clubhouse and grounds is divided between these two units. Club Cadillac members are given the opportunity to decide in which unit to participate and contribute:
- The Member Services Unit
- The Food Service Unit
Members and staff working together run the clubhouse. Through daily involvement, members can begin to develop a sense of belonging and can build self-esteem. Also at the clubhouse, members have the opportunity to socialize with others and can work on developing long-lasting friendships.
For those members who are interested in getting a job or returning to school, the clubhouse helps prepare members for this challenge.
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The Member Services Unit provides members with the opportunity to strengthen and use clerical skills while working in the clubhouse. The Clerical Unit is responsible for the following:
- Daily accounting
- Billing
- Statistics
- Newsletters
- Individual member budgeting
- New member orientation
- Receptionist
- Answering phones
- Assembling presentation folders
- Reach out
- General clerical
The Snack Bar provides members with breakfast and lunch. It is open daily so that members and staff can socialize with each other while enjoying snacks. The Snack Bar is responsible for the following:
- Preparing and serving breakfast
- Preparing and serving short order lunches
- Serving sodas and snacks
- Inventory and shopping lists
- Grocery shopping
- Recycling
- Accounting
 Kitchen |
 Snackbar |
 Dining Room |
The Kitchen is responsible for preparing and serving the main meal of the day. The Kitchen offers members the opportunity to use their culinary skills while working in the clubhouse. The Kitchen is responsible for the following:
- Pantry inventory
- Planning the menus
- Grocery shopping
- Taking meal reservations/donations
- Daily meal preparation
- Waiting on and busing tables
- Cleaning the dining room, kitchen, tables and floors
Transitional Employment Program (TEP)
The Transitional Employment Program at Club Cadillac provides the opportunity for all members to be introduced or reintroduced to working. Club Cadillac has secured part-time job placements with local businesses. These job experiences are time-limited and last from 6 to 9 months. Members can choose to participate in the Transitional Employment Program and are provided with a real work experience. Members can return to work, earn a good wage, expand their experiences, and obtain good job references. Club Cadillac supports members throughout their TE experience by providing on-the-job training, supervision, and support. All members have the opportunity to try a variety of Transitional Employment positions while at Club Cadillac.
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For members who have successfully completed TE placements, Club Cadillac offers assistance in finding independent employment. Club Cadillac staff will help members look through the classified ads to find a job they are interested in. Staff assist members in filling out applications and writing resumes. If the member wants assistance, staff will accompany members on job interviews and be the first to congratulate them when they obtain independent employment. Should problems arise with regard to Social Security issues for the member who is independently working, staff will assist the member with issues that arise. When those members who are working independently have a day off they are encouraged to come to Club Cadillac for support.
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Club Cadillac, through a local staffing agency, offers employment opportunities doing indoor and outdoor property maintenance. This is a member-operated business, creating a sense of ownership and pride.
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Club Cadillac encourages members to further their education and provides assistance and support in doing so. Members’ needs vary to include basic literacy programs, GED programs, high school diploma programs, continuing education, driver’s training, technical school or college and graduate school programs.
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Club Cadillac offers members the opportunity to participate in evening, weekend, and holiday social activities. Members and staff plan events for the social recreation program. By participating, members have the opportunity to develop and strengthen relationships with others. The social recreation program also gives members meaningful activities to do after work and on weekends.
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The Housing Program at Club Cadillac offers advocacy for housing opportunities in the community which are safe, affordable and pleasant. Club Cadillac members and staff work with Cadillac Housing Commission, HUD, Section VIII and local landlords to locate available housing.
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Club Cadillac is proud to exhibit the following positive behaviors:
- We are an alcohol, street drug, violence, and weapon free zone.
- We respect one another’s ethnic, cultural and religious background, personal history, and personal property.
- We avoid verbal, physical, and sexual harassment or assault, inappropriate sexual behavior, and violence of any kind.
- Members and staff are urged to dress appropriately for each circumstance or situation and in compliance with health and safety regulations.
- It is believed that Club Cadillac is a safe environment, free from threat of harm to person or property.
All those who choose to participate in this Clubhouse community and respect these beliefs are welcome to Club Cadillac.
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