100148: Work as a Priority - A Resource for Employing People Who Have Serious Mental Illnesses and Who Are Homeless

About the Course:

This guide is intended to provide both a conceptual and practical foundation to increase employment among people who are homeless and who also have serious mental illnesses. An excellent resource for mental health professionals in clinical and administrative types of services delivery, especially those who advocate for the homeless mentally ill. Also a valuable source of information for consumers and recipients of services.

Author

Policy Research Associates

About the Authors:

Department of Health and Human Resources

Course Objectives:

1. To become more familiar with the principles of recovery from serious mental illness

2. To learn about employment models and approaches that have been developed for people with mental impairments, particularly the homeless

3. To become more acquainted with available resources and services for helping the homeless mentally ill become employed