[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 56 (Friday, March 30, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E721]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE CORNERSTONE CLUBHOUSE IN PHOENIXVILLE FOR THEIR 
                     ``BEYOND THE LABEL'' CAMPAIGN

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                            HON. JIM GERLACH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 29, 2007

  Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and commend the 
Cornerstone Clubhouse in Phoenixville, PA for their ongoing ``Beyond 
the Label'' campaign to raise awareness of the many illnesses and 
challenges people with mental health disabilities face.
  The Cornerstone Clubhouse is an important resource for the people 
struggling with mental health problems in Phoenixville and the 
surrounding communities of Chester County. The organization's purpose 
is to promote early intervention and recovery from mental illnesses by 
offering a support system that helps them find employment and 
residential living opportunities and deal with daily life issues.
  Individuals with mental health disabilities join the Clubhouse and 
then visit the facility on a voluntary basis to raise awareness of 
these disabilities by passing out informational materials and writing 
newsletters. On any given day, up to 40 people can be found at the 
Clubhouse and this interaction with others helps these individuals 
develop the valuable social, work and life skills needed to be 
successful.
  So, Madam Speaker, I would urge my colleagues to join me in 
acknowledging the dedication and hard work of the Cornerstone Clubhouse 
in Phoenixville and its successful ``Beyond the Label'' campaign, which 
has been an important tool in the community to raise awareness and 
shine a light on the struggles people with mental illnesses face 
everyday.

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