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International Edition CONTENTS

Publisher Salo Clubhouse (est.2008) Editorial ……………………………... 3 The clubhouse is a restorative member community formed by paid staff and Katja Taimela’s greetings …………. 4 people whose lives have been disrup- ted by mental illness. The clubhouse offers peer support and goal-directed A trip to Leirisalo ……………………. 4 activities. It all started from garlic dressing ….. 6 Printed in Media hut, our IT-unit Catching up after summer ………… 7 Contact information Salon Klubitalo Member interviews …………………. 8 Rummunlyöjänkatu 7 A 24100 SALO Childhood home ……………………. 9 tel. +358 2727 5150 I’m no more lonely …………………. 10 EEE-E---mailmail [email protected] Markku’s travels ……………………. 10

Home page Meet the staff ……………………….. 11 www.salonklubitalo.fi My best friend ………………………. 12 Opening hours Mon—Thu 8:00-16:00 Fri 8:00-14:00 Visitor statistics ……………………... 12 EditorEditor----inininin----chiefchief Thoughts on standards …………….. 13 Arja Timonen

This issue was translated and compiled bybyby Niko Virtanen

Funding RAY & city of Salo Finland is a country in northern Europe. Its population is about 5.4 million. There are 22 Fountain Houses in Finland,

all of them located in the southern parts of the country. The

Clubhouse concept has a succesful history and it continues

to thrive in Finland.

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What’s your free time like? Free time ––– accomplishing or relaxing Mother Nature shows us her beauty every day in The University of Jyväskylä recently published a the- forms of trees rimed with frost, colorful leaves, sunny sis on the free time of Finnish people. Have you afternoons and calm, light summer nights. Do you go given any thought to your own way of spending free for walks? Have you taken beautiful pictures? Do you time? have a friend to share this with, perhaps over a cup of

coffee? Do you own a furry personal therapist? The study by Hanna Vehmanen shows that Finnish free time is highly work orientated. Vehmanen wants We here in Salo Clubhouse have a growing photo- to make people contemplate their attitude towards graphic exhibition of our members’ pets. Their wise their own free time and to that of others. The research and comforting eyes, soft fur and unselfish love are a material shows that free time can be a serious per- source of strength for many. formance to Finns. A trip to the summer cottage can turn into a work camp and jogging is done gnashing I wish you great joy among the wonders of nature and one´s teeth. It raises concerns if satisfaction is gained with people close to you. Enjoy life! through efficiency and accomplishing. There’s nothing Jenni wrong if genuine satisfaction can be gained through such methods. However, free time can turn into a rat race, cause additional stress and become a wearing factor to one’s mental health. On the other hand, the thesis shows that free time creates communality. Personal relationships formed through hobbies and interests can compensate for those that come with temporary work, and even for disrupted personal life and loosening family ties.

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MP Katja Taimela sends her greetings from the

Finnish Parliament

there are different working teams healthcare and equal availability and projects. for services, care and help for citi- zens. These needs are empha-

It requires hard work to make the sized in these times of economical

practices set by the working parties depression when unemployment

really succeed and to make the (e.g.) is rapidly increasing. Solidar-

lives of rehabilitees easier. ity and care for other people are

key elements for our well being. Now it’s essential to guarantee

Summery greetings from the Fin- mental care in the same way that is I wish you all a warm summer and nish Parliament. done with other healthcare ser- lots of hugs with the words of poet vices. Along with care guarantee, I recently signed a written question Tommy Tabermann: “ When you we decision-makers should have prepared by my colleague Merja hesitate, ask how much courage better information on how services Kuusisto. It inquired Minister you dare leave unused today.” in different parts of Finland are put Hyssälä about the development of into practice. With a sunny greeting, support services for mental health Katja Taimela rehabilitees. What we can deduce Welfare always starts with securing from the Minister´s answer is that sufficient financial resources Patron of Salo Clubhouse

A trip to Leirisalo

Salo Clubhouse made an overnight trip to Leirisalo on August the 26th. We swam, had sauna baths, rowed boats around the lake, enjoyed good food and re- laxed in the tranquility of nature. Our group was small but extremely lively.

Time flew and everybody was eager to stay a second night. This kind of excursion supports communality in a fresh way.

We’re looking forward to the next time!

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It all started from garlic dressing

Kirsi has been a member of the Clubhouse since the dressing today, I thank you for such consideration.” start, August 2008. Sam applied for membership in Sam immediately responded with enthusiasm and September 2008. asked if he could see Kirsi the next day. That day The paths of the young couple didn´t cross often in happened to be the 11 th of May, Kirsi’s birthday. And the beginning, as Sam came to the clubhouse from so it came to be. Särkisalo, a village 40 kilometers from Salo. He On the 12 th of June, they had coffee in honor of their worked in the kitchen mostly during the mornings. engagement, they moved to their mutual home in the Kirsi seldom stopped by because she participated in beginning of July and the wedding bells rang on Au- rehabilitating employment. gust the 6 th . One beautiful day off in May this year, Kirsi came to The newlyweds plan to visit the clubhouse actively in the clubhouse for lunch. Sam was once again in the future. Of course, plans for common free time ac- charge of cooking. The food was delicious as always. tivities are in place. They already signed up for an However, Kirsi wanted a small supplement: there was English course at the adult education centre. no garlic salad dressing. Kirsi remembers asking if there was any garlic dress- On the day when they met there was tuna-lasagna, ing. Not this time, Jenni shouted from the kitchen. salad and chocolate mousse on the menu. How did Sam intervened and assured that there would be gar- that old proverb about reaching another person’s lic dressing if only Kirsi waited for a while. Sam con- heart with food go again? jured up a dressing with fresh garlic in a matter of seconds. Interviewers: Kikka & Arja That same night Kirsi spotted Sam in Facebook and wrote to him: “I’m the one to whom you made garlic

Sam & Kirsi 6.8.2010 Congratulations!

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Catching up after summer

Riku Anniina Marjo Heidi Petri P Nina Henrik Matias

Riku Matias Riku has had a good summer. He has been working Rock concerts and festivals have played a big part in since May and describes his job as nice. He contin- Matias’ summer. He’s been to such festivals as RMJ, ues working as a regular employee. During the sum- Ruisrock, Provinssirock, Ankkarock, DBTL, Ilosaari- mer he’s been coming to the clubhouse regularly. He rock and Sonisphere. has also seen friends and gone swimming at Lehmi- Marjo järvi. Marjo spent the hot summer mostly swimming at a Nina summer cottage in Nummi-Pusula. She also spent Nina’s summer has gone smoothly. She has been time with her brother’s children. The highlight of her coming to the clubhouse all summer, a few times a summer was when Matti and Teppo (a famous pop week. Her time has gone nicely by swimming, meet- music duo) performed at Esakallio, . She also ing friends and washing carpets for example. A move went to two confirmation parties and visited Salo eve- is on the way for her so early autumn will be spent ning markets. packing. Petri U Heidi Petri has done loads of work all summer. The amount Heidi has spent her summer mostly by tending to her of wood he chopped will surely last all winter! He also garden, swimming and washing carpets as well. The finished painting the roof. He went scuba diving in heat made her feel uncomfortable at times but most Pori and made trips as far as to Kemi. of the time it was okay. She made a family trip to visit Kirsi V her relatives. Playing with her dog companions kept Most of Kirsi’s summer went by resting. The heat her occupied, too. really took its toll. She has been coming to the club- Anniina house four to five times a week. She has spent time Anniina has swam a lot with her family, mostly in with her kids and had some pipes repaired in her Hanko and Tammisaari. They enjoyed a great picnic house. She returned to work in August. on the beach in Tammisaari. Petri P Johanna Petri went on a bus trip to Rzhev in Russia with his Johanna has been swimming and enjoying sauna Russian course classmates. The place was very inter- baths in Kokkila. It has been nice and warm. She has esting. He also attended a course in Chinese, in Hel- had nice barbeques. sinki. Besides that he has spent time at home with Henrik his cat and swum a lot. Henrik’s summer was spent at home and sometimes fishing in Perniö and Kemiö. He’s been coming to the clubhouse a couple of times a week.

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Member Interviews

Lauri

What do you do during the day? I spend my time at the clubhouse, Sarka-house or with friends What does the Clubhouse mean to you? I do all kinds of things here, and have lunch here. I have been a member for two years Your motto in life? You should take it easy! The best thing in life? Anne Eating Something you’re proud of? What kind of education do you have? I have a degree, Bachelor of Business IT-tradenome Administration What do you do during the day? What do you expect of the summer? I work at Kolmituote I hope to relax a lot. What does the Clubhouse mean to you? What gives you strength? I’m a member but I don’t visit often because Music of my work How do you spend your free time? Your motto? I play the guitar “The sun also shines on a pile of brush wood.” What are your plans for the future? The best thing in life? I’m not quite sure yet Personal relationships Why do you think the clubhouse is worth a second Something you’re proud of? visit? I went to an art school It’s a great place to spend your time at ! What do you expect of the summer? Feeling good! I’m looking forward to sunshine and my vacation. What gives you strength? My friends and my husband How do you spend your free time? By relaxing and cooking Future plans? A job in child care Why do you think the clubhouse is worth a second visit? It has a good atmosphere and we can do all kinds of work here according to our own wishes.

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Childhood home ––– Lasse´s photographic exhibition at the Clubhouse, spring 20120100

Many memories carry me on the road to my childhood home. Still in my dreams I go there. It’s nice to rest in the yard swing when I stop by during my bike trips in the summer.

Many flowers bloom in my mother’s flower bed and wild flowers blossom as well. Butterflies fly about. Red and white clo- vers spread out like broad carpets, bell- flowers shine with a blue glow.

Coffee and picnic lunch taste best in the garden swing and fill me up with energy for the trip back to my current home. The road continues towards fields and woodland with plenty of ber- ries and mushrooms.

Lasse

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I’m no more lonely

My life was pretty boring before I came to the Club- house. I spent my days with my pets and listened to music. Seppo Haanpää was the one who told me about this opportunity and he accompanied me on my first visit. This just might be a place for me, I thought, since I had no other place to go to. In September

2008, I became a member.

I try to visit the Clubhouse five times a week if possi- ble. All this time I’ve been working in the kitchen and it’s also where I wish to continue. I’ve learned a great deal about cooking and it’s nice to have something sensible to do. I have made friends so life isn’t as lonely anymore.

I haven’t thought about working in the near future, but I plan to take part in completing the hygiene pass here at the Clubhouse. It feels good to be here. This became a place for me.

”Summer”

Markku’s travels Markku is well known at our clubhouse for his bicycle trips, although he now lives up north. This is what he told about his latest travels. “I decided to go on a bicycle trip to the south of Finland to counterbalance my journeys in the north. After I had moved north, I spent loads of time cycling in Lapland and Kainuu. So far it has been very enjoyable, in fact ideal. This is because most of the days I’ve cycled have been quite peaceful. What’s best is that there have been a lot more route alternatives down south. This has allowed me to choose sand roads and small country roads which I prefer.” Markku

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Meet the staff

Arja Timonen, director Jenni Salakari, tutor she herself would dial 0100100 (a

Arja Timonen is an occupational Jenni is a social welfare supervisor Finnish number service) with the therapist with a specialization in by profession. She specially satellite phone. psychiatry. For the last seven wanted to work at the clubhouse years, she has done organizational because it’s concept matched her Satu Laakso, tutor work which has prepared her for own idea about how mental care Satu is the one who keeps our the duties of an manager. In the should be developed and how “media hut“ running and computers Fountain House concept she val- mental health rehabilitatees should functioning. She has a datanome’s ues communality and the focus on be supported. education and has been working at the members. As the leader of a Jenni started working with an open the clubhouse since September clubhouse, Arja hopes to be impar- mind. Now her thoughts of the ne- 2009. Satu teaches different IT tial and responsible and go on de- cessity of the work clubhouse does skills, from the basics to more ad- veloping the clubhouse together and the value she puts on her own vanced skills such as creating with the members and staff. She work have strengthened. home pages. She also coordinates wants to be a fellow person and a Jenni’s family consists of her boy- and helps to edit our club maga- professional at the same time. friend and a cat, Ernesti. He is the zine. Arja’s family consists of a husband, same color as Garfield, (the comic Satu has enjoyed her time here. three daughters, one son and two book cat). Her godchildren, Kaspar She has a positive attitude towards tomcats. She considers her best and Valtteri, are also an important life. She encourages doing things qualities to be empathy, resilience, part of her life. She describes her- with lots of emotion and she thinks getting excited about new things self as a happy, humorous, socia- the best thing in life is life itself. In- and being able to laugh at herself. ble and responsible hermit by na- justice and people treating others However, she feels she tends to be ture. badly make her angry. too work-orientated and flexible. A If marooned on a desert island, When asked what she would do if “No” every now and then would be she would bring with her MacGy- she won the lottery, she replied better. When asked what animal ver, a satellite phone, waterproof she’d get a motorcycle. she would like to be, she replied: matches, an axe and a month’s “A cat. They know how to enjoy life ration of excursion supplies. Right but they also have a strong charac- upon arrival she would urge ter. “ MacGyver to look for water and

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friend. We continue on our journey and I’m thankful My best friend for having her with me. Life throws both small and large rocks on to your She won’t leave me as one of my human friends did. path. You are often disappointed. One thing that But as long as you have one good friend, it’s enough. keeps me going is a friend. Quality before quantity! This friend does not judge me when I feel bad, cry, or Heidi when i am depressed. Or when I have fun. He al- ways greets me with joy and a wagging tail and a big, wet kiss.

Stroking my friend makes me calm. Studies show that it can even lower your blood pressure. I can tell my friend everything without fear of judgement. She tilts her head compassionately, rests her head on my knee, sleeps next to me.

Even with hard times ahead, life is nice with my

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Thoughts on standards

Kuva:Markku J-L

We asked our members what they What do the standards mean to • You can be here when you want thought about the clubhouse stan- you? to. dards. We picked six members for • They describe the idea of club- • Members and staff run the club- a brief but concise interview and houses . house together. here is a summary: • I’ve managed to get a good day • You get to do all kinds of activi- rhythm. In the long run the club- ties. Why do you think standards have house has become an important • You get to work with the staff, been composed? part of for example when cooking in the my everyday life. • They’re important, you learn kitchen. • Peer support things. • Rules have been fair and just for • You get to meet new people, • To help you know how to con- everybody. communality grows. duct yourself at the clubhouse. • You need to decide which work • You can maintain a good day- • They create a feeling of safety to do. rhythm. but don’t restrict too much.

To guideline the activites • What’s the meaning of the stan- How do you think the standards • To maintain the structure of the dards to the clubhouse? are followed at our clubhouse? clubhouse • They are a guideline to follow • There are no rooms restricted to • Rules are good advice. • They create a basis for the acti- the staff only, all the rooms are • They makes it easy to come he- vities at the clubhouse but shared. It ’s a good thing to ha- re. don’t control too much. ve a tutor present. • Common rules make it easy to • No one is forced to become a spend time here. member. Elina & Milja

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foundation for industrial activities. everything new. The rich history of

SALO – more than a city the region provides a solid founda- Salo region has always been in- The city of Salo was established in tion for this. habited by open-minded and enter- the present form in the beginning prising people with ability to see However, Salo is first and foremost of 2009 as the ten municipalities in and to do things in a new way. a city for people – a good place to the region , , , Nowadays the city is mainly known live in. In Salo, nature is always , , Perniö, Pertteli, for its high level technology exper- near providing unique opportunities Salo, Suomusjärvi and Särkisalo, tise and diverse range or services, for combining an urban lifestyle made an ambitious decision to con- Salo is an attractive shopping des- with verdant surroundings or for solidate into one city. tination for those outside the region living in a genuine countryside set- When you arrive in Salo, you walk as well. In addition agriculture re- ting. The surrounding diverse na- on ground that has been inhabited mains an essential part of Salo, ture with rivers, lakes and sea bays ever since the Stone Age. Together both in terms of know-how and the offers people living in or visiting with the central location, the water- landscape. Salo an abundance of opportunities ways and favorable natural condi- for leading an enjoyable life. The entrepreneurial spirit of the tions have contributed to the pros- people is also reflected in Salo´s perity of the region for centuries. From: Salo city brochure. diverse cultural life and varied The area has a long tradition in physical activities. Combined with trading with wealthy estates and an open-minded approach to their steel plants laying the

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Finnish Clubhouse Coalition Salo Clubhouse briefly:

Established: in 2008 Finnish Fountain House Clubhouse To achieve this, the Coalition:

Coalition is consisted of 20 club- Members: 73 • Interacts with clubhouses opera- houses, which are committed to ting in Finland and abroad Statistics 2009 follow 36 standards updated by • work-ordered days 242 • Provides consulting support for ICCD • daily on average 15 mem- quality assurance in new club- bers houses • visits 3019 Our main values are: • new members 28 • Distributes information on club- • Voluntariness, equility and free house rehabilitation and its ef- Staff: membership • Director fectiveness to society's decision- • one tutor ( kitchen unit ) • Everyone 18-65 years old man makers • one part-time tutor or a woman, who has been in a ( I Tunit ) • Collaborates with other parties psychiatric care sometimes performing mental health work Activities: might join us. • kitchen and cafeteria tasks • Conducts research and deve- • office work Finnish clubhouses have a total of lopment pertaining to the Foun- • an edition of clubhouse 3,000 rehabilitant members. All 19 newsletters tain House clubhouse model clubhouses participate in Finnish • Cleaning • participating in meetings Clubhouse Coalition, founded for • Works in cooperation with club- and decision- making supporting the activities of Finnish house networks in other count- flea market tasks • clubhouses. The Coalition's mission ries and with the ICCD • Reception

• reach-out is to increase awareness of the em- • interior decoration powering clubhouse rehabilitation Shopping • model and to improve the social • assistant tasks • education teams position of those recovering from a mental illness.

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