In September 2019, “Building an Equitable Foundation: Removing barriers to access for people with mental health and substance use-related disabilities,” written by Kendra Milne and Amelia Hamfelt, was published by The Law Foundation of BC. This report focuses on subsidized and supported housing, disability assistance and WorkBC employment supports, all of which are important for building a foundation for wellness.
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Recommendation 10: The Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction should align the provision of WorkBC’s customized employment (CE) program with the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model that prioritizes strengths-based, rapid job search and placement, and reduce barriers to entering the program for people living with mental health or substance userelated disabilities, such as repeat information gathering and skills assessments.-
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WorkBC employment services
Recommendation 12: The Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction should include mental health and substance use-related accommodations in accessibility guidelines given to WorkBC service providers such as varying levels of privacy and openness in waiting or self-serve areas, flexibility in pace and frequency of programs, and mental health literacy training for all staff.-
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