WHAT THE RESEARCH SAYS: Transitional employment is a supported employment model provided to members of Clubhouses, a community-based mental health service that supports and empowers people through access to opportunities for employment, socialization, education, skill development, housing, and improved wellness, all within a single supported environment. Research shows positive employment outcomes for many members, including double the average employment rate compared to people in the public mental health system, plus longer on-the-job tenure for members engaging in transitional employment. Learn more in QE: Technical Assistance for Quality Employment's Transitional Employment: an Effective Employment Strategy for People with Severe Mental Illness ⤵️ #IIRER 🔸 #Innovation 🔹 #MentalIllness🔸 #TACQE 🔹 #Resources 🔸 #Community 🔹 #TransitionalEmployment 🔸 #Discovery
Despite the many challenges facing people with serious mental illness, returning to work is the number one dream of many people who live in Clubhouses. This article focuses on key characteristics of transitional employment, as an effective employment strategy for people with severe mental illness. https://ow.ly/zhKy50Tev6O #MentalHealthAwareness #WorkplaceWellness #MentalHealthAdvocacy