The Supported Employment Programme, a project between Richmond Foundation and the Employment and Training Corporation, aims to provide personalised training services to persons with mental health difficulties, with a view to ensuring them secure employment.

The Supported Employment Programme is made up of four levels: 'Transition Training', 'Job Exposure', 'Job Placement' and the 'Follow-On Support Service'. In its first year, 2001, the Supported Employment Programme had a total of 41 jobseekers following the programme.

Jobseekers attend various sessions of group training before they start on the job training, depending on their needs. Group training include sessions in Social Skills; Health and Safety; Anger Management; Sex Education; Presentation and Grooming; Job Hunting; Work Ethics; Problem Management; and Stress Management

How to access the service:

Persons with mental health problems need to register with ETC at the Supported Services Division, or through the appropriate referral form filled in by a mental health professional.

For more information contact:

Mr. Christopher Meli, Supported Employment Coordinator:
Telephone Number: 2148 2336 Fax: 2122 4580