LEWISTON — Kennebec Behavioral Health’s Looking Ahead Clubhouse in Lewiston has recently been awarded the highest level of accreditation from Clubhouse International.

The accreditation comes after having opened only two years ago, joining High Hopes Clubhouse in Waterville and Capitol Clubhouse in Augusta as KBH’s third accredited Clubhouse. Collectively, the three Clubhouses provide employment supports and therapeutic care to more than 600 adults with mental illness each year.

The Clubhouse International accreditation is a high-level endorsement for local Clubhouses which demonstrate appropriate and effective implementation of the evidence-based Clubhouse model, patterned after the original Fountain House which was founded in 1948 in New York City.

For details about Looking Ahead Clubhouse and Kennebec Behavioral Health’s services or supports, go online to: www.kbhmaine.org or call 207-873-2136, ext. 1905.