Psychiatry Information in Brief

Article Title

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR): A Young Adult’s Guide

Authors

Jennifer Whitney, University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolFollow
Lisa M. Smith, University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolFollow
Tania Duperoy, University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolFollow

Document Type

Transitions RTC

Publication Date

2012-5

Abstract

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Agencies are located in every US state. VR helps people with physical or mental health disabilities achieve employment and live independently by offering vocational counseling and related individualized services. This tip sheet explains how young adults with serious mental health conditions can take advantage of the VR services in their state.

Originally published as: Transitions RTC, The Word on Work, Tip Sheet 6, April 2012.

Recommended Citation

Whitney, J., Smith, L. M., & Duperoy, T. (2012). Vocational Rehabilitation (VR): A Young Adult’s Guide. Psychiatry Information in Brief, 9 (5). Retrieved from https://escholarship.umassmed.edu/pib/vol9/iss5/1

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Subject Area

Employment, Transition Age Youth

Keywords

Vocational rehabilitation