Fontenehuset i Stavanger

Fontenehuset i Stavanger ("The Fountain House in Stavanger") is a work-oriented clubhouse for people with mental health challenges, established in 1995 as the first Fountain House in Norway. It operates on the international Fountain House / Clubhouse model, which is built on the principles of voluntariness, necessity and responsibility, and is run jointly by members and staff. The clubhouse offers a free, time-unlimited membership with no referral required. Members take part in varied work tasks and activities that build motivation and confidence in their own resources, and they help shape their own day while working side by side with others in a supportive and inclusive community. The organisation is structured around three work units and, according to its Norwegian Wikipedia entry, has three staff members in addition to a daily manager. Its main goal is to help more people with mental health problems take part in work-oriented activities and move into ordinary employment. Alongside its core adult programme, Fontenehuset i Stavanger runs "Ung på huset" ("Young at the House"), an offering for young people roughly between 16 and 30 years old. It provides a safe place to meet others, join activities and get everyday support, including help with school, work and applications, with participants choosing how much they want to take part. The clubhouse is part of the broader Fontenehus network in Norway and follows an international model. Its public-facing identity centres on inclusion, joy in work and everyday mastery, and it presents itself as a voluntary work community where people with mental health challenges receive support to reach their goals — whether that means work, studies or active participation in society.

Fontenehuset i Stavanger was established in 1995, becoming the first Fountain House in Norway. It was founded as a work-oriented clubhouse for people with mental health challenges, with operations carried out jointly by members and staff. The clubhouse is based on an international model built on the principles of voluntariness, necessity and responsibility. Over time it has developed into an organisation with three work units and, according to its Norwegian Wikipedia entry, three staff members in addition to a daily manager. Its main goal is to help more people with mental health problems participate in work-oriented activities and enter ordinary employment. Alongside its core adult clubhouse, Fontenehuset i Stavanger has added "Ung på huset", an offering aimed at young people roughly between 16 and 30 years old, providing a safe place to meet others, take part in activities and receive support with school, work and applications. The clubhouse continues to present itself as a free, time-unlimited and referral-free community focused on inclusion, work joy and everyday mastery.

• 1995

  Fontenehuset i Stavanger is established as the first Fountain House in Norway.

A voluntary work community and clubhouse providing inclusion, work joy and everyday mastery for people with mental health challenges.

• Clubhouse membership

  Free, time-unlimited membership with no referral required.

• Work-oriented activities

  Varied work tasks and activities across three work units, shaped by members themselves.

• Ung på huset

  An offering for young people roughly 16–30, with activities and support for school, work and applications.

1. 1Hjem | Fontenehusetfontenehuset.org
2. 2Fontenehuset i Stavanger (Wikipedia, Norwegian)no.wikipedia.org
3. 3Wikidata Q84693719wikidata.org