2553 State Street, San Diego, CA 92101. Between Little Italy and Mission Hills.

The Meeting Place is located near the following bus lines and trolley stop:

Bus 83: Runs on the hour – .1 mile walk South

Bus 11: 1st and Laurel, runs every 15 minutes – .4 mile walk West

Middletown Trolley Stop: off of the green line – 10 minute walk South then walk East on Laurel and left onto State Street

Potential members are asked to come in for a tour of the Clubhouse and complete simple enrollment paperwork. Tours are given Monday thru Friday at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (except we do not offer tours Wednesdays at 1:00pm).

The Meeting Place is open Monday thru Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Clubhouse membership is free of charge to anyone who meets our eligibility criteria. The Meeting Place Clubhouse is funded by the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency.

Yes. To request a pick-up/drop-off you must put your name on the list at the Receptionist desk at least 30 minutes prior to your requested pick-up/drop-off.

The Meeting Place does not provide a 2:45pm or 4:15pm pick-up.

The pick-up/drop-off locations are:

• The Middletown Trolley Stop at the corner of Kettner and Olive St.
• The corner of First and Laurel

The pick-up/drop-off times are:

• 8:45am 12:45pm
• 9:45am 2:45pm
• 10:45am 4:15pm

The Meeting Place (TMP) is California’s first Clubhouse International Accredited Clubhouse. Clubhouse Accredited Clubhouses are listed under SAMSHA as an evidenced based best practice. At The Meeting Place each individual is welcomed, wanted, needed, and expected each day and is considered a critical part of a community engaged in important work. All work of the Clubhouse is designed to help members regain self-worth, purpose and confidence.

Clubhouse staff members function as generalists and maintain a caseload, including managing employment placements, housing issues, and access to community supports. They also are responsible for the ongoing work of the Clubhouse and help organize and participate in social activities.

Staff have diverse life experiences and backgrounds in a variety of disciplines, including psychology, social work, communications and education.

The Meeting Place offers members:

• a work-ordered day in which the talents and abilities of members are recognized and utilized within the Clubhouse;
• participation in consensus-based decision making regarding all important matters relating to the running of the Clubhouse;
• opportunities to obtain paid employment in mainstream businesses and industries through a Clubhouse-created Transitional Employment Program. In addition, members participate in Clubhouse-supported and independent programs;
• assistance in accessing community-based educational resources;
• opportunities for improved health and wellness through fitness and nutrition
• evening/weekend social and recreational events; and
• assistance in securing and sustaining safe, decent and affordable housing

The Meeting Place Clubhouse gratefully accepts donations to help us improve the lives of adults diagnosed with mental health disorders. All donations are tax deductible. Our Tax id number is 33-0473530.

• You can donate to The Meeting Place Clubhouse by writing a check out to The Meeting Place Clubhouse, Inc. and mailing it to 2553 State Street, San Diego, CA 92101
• Or you can make an online donation by clicking the Donate button at the top of the page

If you have any questions about donating or need assistance. Please contact Sharron Hedenkamp, Executive Director, at 619-294-2058 or themeetingplace@tmpclubhouse.org

Thank you for your support!