Date: 09/20/2021
Name of Show: Let’s Rethink This
Episode title and number: Addressing Global Mental Health with Jack Yatsko
Brief summary of show: Today I am speaking with Jack Yatsko, Chief Operating Officer at Clubhouse International. Jack’s role includes overseeing the programs at Clubhouse International, new clubhouse development, training, and supporting training bases. He has been in the social work field for his entire career. He has a master's in Social Work and started his Clubhouse career as the Clubhouse Director of Friendship House in Hawaii. Clubhouse International focuses on expanding the Clubhouse model around the world, accredits new and existing Clubhouses to meet standards, trains, promotes public awareness, advocates for more funding and support of mental health programs, and develops and enhances research approaches to measure effectiveness of the Clubhouse model.
Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:
1:17 - 3:34 Jack’s Background & Connection to Clubhouse International
3:51 - 9:09 What is a Clubhouse International?
10:00 - 12:40 Supportive Care Community
14:05 - 18:17 Becoming a Global Organization
19:12 – 21:39 Clubhouse Work Order Day, Units, and Standards
22:41 - 27:17 International Partnerships
33:41 – 38:30 Landscape of Mental Health During the Pandemic
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