The U.S. Department of Labor has selected seven states to participate in its Advancing State Policy Integration for Recovery and Employment initiative that aims to align state policy and funding to increase competitive integrated employment for individuals with mental health conditions.
Administered by the departmentâs Office of Disability Employment Policy, the initiative will provide the state of Minnesota, along with Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Oklahoma, Virginia and Wisconsin with tailored and targeted technical assistance. This assistance includes expertise to help each state in creating and implementing state strategic plans that encompass multiple systems including mental/behavioral health, Medicaid, vocational rehabilitation, and workforce and education. States will develop and implement their strategic plans in consultation with their stateâs key mental health advocacy organizations.
Indiana is one of seven states selected to participate in a federal program that aims to help people with mental health issues find jobs and make career advancements.
In addition to Indiana, the states of Florida, Iowa, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Virginia and Wisconsin will work with mental health advocacy organizations to develop their own plans.
There s no federal funding, but states will get federal assistance to start the programs. Federal officials are working with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, a spokesman for the U.S. Department of Labor said.
“With the right support, people with mental health conditions can succeed in the workforce, including individuals who haven’t previously been successful,” said Office of Disability Employment Policy Deputy Assistant Secretary Jennifer Sheehy.
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