Having a paid job can really help to improve your health and overall wellbeing. Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is a proven employment support approach that helps people find and keep jobs, while also receiving mental health treatment and support.
Why is IPS so effective?
Designed to break down barriers and revolutionise the way we connect people with work, IPS employment support is a proven methodology that prioritises a person’s unique goals, aspirations, and abilities alongside mental health support.
This training was valuable as it gave me tips and ideas on how to deal with different situations
- Training participant (Managing Personal Information)
The intensity of this model really sets it apart. It’s a collaborative, community endeavour that achieves great results.
- Ian McKenzie, General Manager – Mental Health and Addiction Services, Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau
This workshop was so valuable. It reaffirmed the importance of employment support for people who experience mental health concerns. The activities really got me thinking outside the box.
- Training participant (Let’s Talk about Mental Health and Work)
My employment consultant would meet me at the same location as my mental health team to help make the process easier.
- Angela, job seeker (not her real name)
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