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ore than 100 people attended an open house on 
Aug. 8 for the new Lois and Milton Y. Zussman 
Center, operated by Gesher Human Services 
and designed for individuals with a serious mental health 
diagnosis. 
Supporters of the center and board members, along 
with participants and families interested in finding out 
more about programming with their loved ones, visited 
the new 8,676-square-foot space located within the 
Vanguard Building (23800 W. 10 Mile Road, Southfield). 
The space is double the size of its previous location 
and is bright and airy with a large cooking and cafeteria 
area, a coffee spot, a large well-designed art studio for the 
Creative Expressions arts enrichment program, a business 
center where participants can apply for jobs and learn 
administrative skills, and many other inviting communal 
areas. 
The Zussman Center houses two programs: 
Clubhouse for the Common Good that offers 
employment opportunities, educational classes, culinary 
and horticultural experiences, wellness and fitness 
opportunities, and social and cultural activities to people 
with mental health conditions such as severe depression, 
bipolar disorder and schizophrenia; and Creative 
Expressions, which is open to Clubhouse participants plus 
individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. 
“The Zussman Center offers a fresh space that our 
members love,” said CEO of Gesher Human Services Paul 
Blatt. “It gives them an amazing sense of pride and dignity 
to have such a beautiful space that meets their needs, 
especially as the programs continue to grow.” 

For more information on the Zussman Center, call (248) 233-4325 or go to 

geshermi.org.

Zussman Center 
Open House 

PHOTOS BY JEFF AISEN

Jeff Chutz, Gesher’s executive vice 
president, Chief Advancement Officer 
Eric Adelman and Debbie Chutz

The Zussman 
family: Adam, Julie, 
Rick and Jennifer

Gail Stewart and Janet 
Aronoff with Barbara, 
Michael and Isaac 
Kratchman

Mediha Tariq, deputy county 
executive, Oakland County, 
and Paul Blatt, Gesher CEO

Creative Expressions and 
Clubhouse participant Kenneth 
Rosenthal with his artwork