Study finds Ontario Clubhouse Model cuts hospitalizations by 78%

Study finds Ontario Clubhouse Model cuts hospitalizations by 78%

HN Summary • A new study led by the University of Toronto found Ontario’s Clubhouse model reduced members’ self-reported mental health hospital days by 78% over two years, from 1,850 to 407 days among 101 participants. • The reduction in hospital use generated cost savings that more than offset the cost of operating the program, suggesting the model can effectively pay for itself. • Programs like Progress Place provide wrap-around supports—inclu…