APPRECIATION BREAKFAST CELEBRATES EMPLOYER PARTNERS

The Clubhouse proudly hosted an Employer Appreciation Breakfast in thanks to our community employment partners who provide opportunities for our members through our Transitional and Supported Employment Programs.

EQUIFAX AWARDED EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR

Partner Since 2007

Members spoke about the positive impact of returning to work, and employers shared how the partnership strengthened their workplaces. It was deeply moving to see how our partnership with these employers has made a difference in the lives of our members.

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At Independence Center, we know how employment plays a central role in life and helps form a person’s sense of identity and self-worth. In addition to financial independence, work gives us purpose and connects us to those around us.

Independence Center’s Clubhouse, a psychosocial rehabilitation program, partners with top St. Louis corporations and business owners to help meet their employment needs. Their employment programs are designed to remove obstacles and provide individualized support so members find success on the job.

We're grateful for our partners' support and excited about continued collaborations. Special thanks to: Barnes Jewish Hospital, CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center), Chase Park Plaza, Clean Uniform, Equifax, Forest Park Forever, Gateway Arch and Riverboats HomeGoods, RxOutreach, Swiss American and Trinity Church.

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REPRESENTED AT ART IN BLOOM

Art in Bloom, the St. Louis Art Museum’s annual celebration of flowers and fine art features dozens of works from the Museum’s collection as imaginatively interpreted through floral design by the region’s most talented florists.

Many thanks to Robert, Kelly, Michelle, Sadie, Shannon, Milana, and Joe who designed a beautiful creation on behalf of Independence Center. It feels great to support the Arts in our community -- and this event always is a lovely reminder that Spring is just around the corner.

About the design: The artistic style of the 15th century, Pair of Doors, originated from Santa Isabel convent in Toledo, Spain. The pink king protea serves as the center point of our design. Expanding outward, the lily starfighter represents purity and peace between the Spanish and Christian cultures. This lazo of bromeliads consists of interlocking ten-pointed stars and the outline of blue thistle reflects rebirth while the orange roses depict the heart.

LOHMEYER APARTMENTS HELPS MEMBERS MOVE TO FULLY INDEPENDENT LIVING

Lohmeyer Apartments in Maplewood is an Independence Center residential facility.

We’re excited to announce new programming at Lohmeyer Apartments in Maplewood is designed for individuals that are no longer in need of 24-hour residential care – yet who need assistance with the transition to fully-independent living.

The program is designed for residents to partner with RAs (Residential Assistants) to establish individualized goals, discuss potential obstacles, and celebrate progress together.

This residential treatment program focuses on assisting individuals to optimize their ability to be successful by offering an opportunity to develop the basic activities of daily life to maintain independent living. Members of the program will benefit from:

Residential Assistants are available to assist with meal planning, cooking, laundry, cleaning, establishing a routine, and maintaining good hygiene, and provision of medication oversight and education.
Community Support Specialists who offer individualized support to assist with goal achievement and acquiring skills to live in the community, independently.
Transportation to the Clubhouse to access opportunities for employment, education, and social activities.
Referrals to psychiatry, counseling, pharmacy, and healthcare home services are also available.

This program is considered transitional supported housing with an estimated time limit of 2-3 years to achieve goals and receive assistance to move into independent housing.