The Oregon Supported Employment Center for Excellence (OSECE)

Providing evidence-based approaches for people with developmental disabilities and/or mental health challenges to reach employment goals

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man and woman looking at work materials in a landscaping setting

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Work [wûrk]:
(noun, verb)

Most effective known treatment for serious mental illness

Upcoming Trainings on Supported Employment

OSECE TA Call May 2026 (Morning)

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OSECE TA Call May 2026 (Afternoon)

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IPS 101 May 2026

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The Value of Individual Placement and Support (IPS)

While
67%
of people with serious mental illness want to work...

...only
15%
of people with serious mental illness are actually employed.

The IPS model is
300%
more effective at employment placements than other approaches.

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