Phoenix is a special type of bird in a Arabic myth, phoenix was symbolized to be clubhouse members who had regained their skills and confidence after the mental illnesses and gradually re-integrate into the society.
Any person between the age of 18 and 64, and suffers from a major mental illness, when referred by the Department of Psychiatry at the Queen Mary Hospital or by a private psychiatrist, may apply for membership.
Phoenix Clubhouse, established in 1998, is a community adult psychiatric rehabilitation service under the Queen Mary Hospital. Phoenix Clubhouse is the first Clubhouse that has been certified and recognized by Clubhouse International in providing world-class rehabilitation services to people with mental disorders in Hong Kong.