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he Lois and Milton Y. Zussman
Center, designed for individuals with
a serious mental health diagnosis, has
moved to a new facility that is more than
double the size of its original space and will
host an open house on Thursday, Aug. 8,
from 5-7 p.m.
The open house will showcase the new
facility, which was designed by and for
individuals with mental health diagnoses
who seek a welcoming and engaging
community atmosphere.
The new 8,676-square-foot space is
located within the Vanguard Center at 23800
W. 10 Mile Road, Southfield. RSVPs are
required for the event and can be submitted
at tinyurl.com/4ax845sz.
The Zussman Center will house two
programs: Clubhouse for the Common
Good, which offers employment
opportunities, educational classes,
culinary and horticultural experiences,
wellness and fitness opportunities, and
social and cultural activities; and Creative
Expressions, an artistic enrichment
program that collaborates with a variety of
community partners to give participants
unique opportunities in everything from
photography, painting and sculpture to
music, dance, singing classes and creative
writing.
Participants at the Clubhouse for
Common Good are diagnosed with
persistent mental health conditions, such
as severe depression, bipolar disorder and
schizophrenia. The Creative Expressions
program also offers artistic services to these
individuals, as well as for individuals with
intellectual or developmental disabilities.
The Clubhouse for the Common Good
OUR COMMUNITY
JN STAFF
Milton Y. Zussman Center to
debut new and bigger facility.
Aug. 8
Moves, Expands
Lois and Milton Y.
Zussman Center
ABOVE: Lobby of Clubhouse LEFT: Reception area