Friends of Wasatch Mental Health Foundation

"Friends of WMH" assists Wasatch Mental Health to help clients in their recovery process by providing additional programs and services  that are not covered by traditional funding sources.   These experiences can make a huge difference to both individuals and families  by enriching quality of lives and providing opportunities to grow.   Some examples of projects previously funded include:

• Contributes funds to allow clients without Medicaid to attend our Wasatch House program (an ICCD-certified Clubhouse program). Wasatch house provides adult clients with a place to go during the day where they can contribute, learn, and make friends.  The program uses a work-ordered day to assist adults in stabilizing symptoms and returning to work based on the internationally recognized "clubhouse" treatment model.
• Our "Brighten a Client's Christmas" program which provides adult clients with Christmas gifts and holiday treats.  Many of those served do not receive gifts or holiday recognition from anyone else and many have expressed happiness and appreciation and said that it was the first time that they had received a Christmas gift in years. 
• Provides emergency shelter to homeless individuals with a mental illness after other sources of funding have been exhausted.  Emergency shelter is the first step towards stabilizing mental health symptoms and being assisted towards acquiring and maintaining permanent housing. 
• Sponsoring adult clients in attending regional NAMI and Clubhouse conferences to share their own Recovery stories and become stronger and more confident as they learn and share with others.