OLMSTED COUNTY, Minn. (KTTC) \u2013 Olmsted County has announced plans to build an \u201cInternational Clubhouse\u201d for adults with mental health conditions.<\/p>\n
The clubhouse is designed to give those with mental health conditions support from staff and other community members. Staff will also be available to help with employment, education, housing and overall wellness.<\/p>\n
The decision comes as a result of the findings from the county\u2019s 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment. The survey showed that mental health was one of the three largest health concerns amongst locals.<\/p>\n
According to the county, residents also wanted a resource that offered more of a sense of community.<\/p>\n
\u201cResidents told us they want more than services, they want connection. The clubhouse model fills a gap by providing a community where people can gather every day, build relationships and support one another in meaningful ways,\u201d said Program Coordinator for the Southeast MN Adult Mental Health Initiative Laura Sutherland.<\/p>\n
The clubhouse is expected to be built in partnership with Vail Communities, who have helped deliver similar mental health clubhouses to the Twin Cities.<\/p>\n
The clubhouse will be funded through the county\u2019s Adult Mental Health Initiative allocation from the state.<\/p>\n
The county says it is hoping to open the clubhouse in 2027.<\/p>\n