The Mental Health Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania's (MHASP) services and programs provide vital information and social and vocational supports to child, adolescent, and adult consumers of mental health services and their families. Many of the programs are run by consumers, based on the principle that self-help and mutual support are empowering and that the best helpers for those in need are often those who have experienced similar problems. Age-Related Services Mental illness can occur at any time in one's life. The symptoms of mental illness, however, often present themselves differently in children, adolescents and older adults, and as a result are frequently misunderstood and even ignored. MHASP offers programs that attempt to correct this problem and address the special needs of children, adolescents, and their families and older adults. Residential and Treatment Services MHASP operates Residential and Treatment programs that help consumers of mental health services successfully make the transition into appropriate residential placements. Some MHASP programs provide pre-selected consumers with an appropriate place to live. Vocational Programs help consumers prepare for part- or full-time employment. MHASP vocational programs teach job-readiness skills, including interviewing and resume writing techniques and how to dress appropriately. They also offer internships and ongoing support and counseling after a person finds employment. MHASP also works to recruit employers who will commit to providing employment to people with a mental illness. Community Advocate Project Provides people with severe mental illnesses information about mental health services, and how to use them. Community Advocate Project staff members work individually with consumers of mental health services who need assistance in dealing with the mental health system. No fee required. Unity Clubhouse is a psychosocial rehabilitation program modeled after the original Fountain House Clubhouse, which was established in New York City in 1948. The program is based on a work-ordered day, in which members choose to gain appropriate skills in either clerical, horticultural, education or food service work. Members later have the opportunity to use their skills through a part-time internship at a local business.