Supported Employment at ICMHA

Networks Employment Solutions

Networks has been offering supported employment services in Greater Victoria since 2007. Using an Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model, Networks offers client-driven, individualized support for individuals recovering from mental illness to find and maintain paid employment of their choosing.

Networks is a community-based adult mental health program offering Employment support via one-to-one coaching. Coaches can meet with you in the community or at our Skinner Street location.

You will be assigned an employment or education Coach who will oversee your involvement in the program, with maximum time in the program being 1 year.

“Since coming to Networks, my self esteem and self confidence have grown. I would refer anyone looking for work to Networks.” – Networks Employment Solutions Client

Population Served
Networks works with adults (19 and over) experiencing mental illness they may also be living with substance use issues who want to work.

This program offers supported employment options and the opportunity to explore job preferences, skills, interests and motivation with trained Employment Coaches. Coaches provide support with resumes, interview practices, job searches, practical job site assistance and much more.

Goal
We support individuals to obtain and maintain paid competitive employment in the open job market, because we believe this is possible.

Reduce the effect your mental illness or substance use issue has on finding and keeping the job you want.

SERVICES PROVIDED

OUTCOMES AND BENEFITS

How to Get Involved

Referrals can be made by any collateral support such as a psychiatrist, case manager,
family/walk-in doctor, community support worker, psychologist, counsellor, healthcare provider, or by self-referral.  
Please reach out to Director of Programs to discuss some options that may be available.

Referral forms can be accessed here: Networks Referral 2024

PSR Program Guidelines and Expectations: PSR Program Guidelines and Expectations

To learn more please contact:

PSR Manager
Krysten O’Coffey
125 Skinner Street
Victoria, B.C. V9A 6X4
Tel: 250-389-1211 ext. 128
Cell: 250-882-3544
Email: krysten.ocoffey@icmha.ca