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The Fountain House Enigma

JL;DR SUMMARY Emmett Rensin delves into the acclaimed reputation of Fountain House, a trailblazing example in the mental health sector, known for its unique clubhouse model that has been replicated worldwide. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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New York CityMental HealthMental Health ServicesMental Health CrisisCommunity CareFountain HouseClubhouse ModelTherapeutic CirclesVoluntary MembershipAlternative Treatment

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United States
"The clubhouse model that it pioneered has been imitated by hundreds of other organizations in the United States and abroad."

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