Work as a Priority: A Resource for Employing People who have Serious Mental Illnesses and are Homeless
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention
Acknowledgements
Numerous people contributed to the development of this manual (see appendix). The document was produced by Policy Research Associates, under contract No. 280-99-0601, with the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Frances Randolph served as the Government Project Officer. The document was edited by Gary E. Shaheen, MPA, Advocates for Human Potential, Francine Williams, M.A. and Deborah Dennis, M.A., of Policy Research Associates.
Disclaimer
The content of this publication does not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of CMHS, SAMHSA, or DHHS.
Public Domain Notice
All material appearing in this report is in the public domain and may be reproduced or copied without permission from SAMHSA or CMHS. Citation of the source is appreciated. However, this publication may not be reproduced or distributed for a fee without the specific, written authorization of the Office of Communications, SAMHSA, DHHS. The photographs appear courtesy of Thresholds, Inc., and may not be reproduced without the specific permission of both Thresholds, Inc., and the individual clients depicted in the photographs.
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Recommended Citation
Shaheen, G., Williams, F., and Dennis D., eds. Work as a Priority: A Resource for Employing People who Have a Serious Mental Illness and who are Homeless. DHHS Pub. No. SMA 03-3834. Rockville, MD: Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2003.
Originating Office
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services, 1 Choke Cherry Road Room 6-1057 Rockville MD 20850, Tel:1-800-789-2647 or (240)-276-1310, www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov.
Table of Contents
Introduction
What Do We Know about Employment for People who Have Serious Mental Illnesses and Are Homeless?
A Recovery-based Foundation for Employment Services
Approaches to Employment for People with Serious Mental Illnesses
The Impact of Homelessness on People with Serious Mental Illnesses who Are Seeking Employment
Helping People who are Homeless and Have Serious Mental Illnesses Obtain Work
Working with the State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
The Right to Work
Appendix
SMA03-3834
08/2003
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