May 2008
EMBRACING CHANGE AT WORK
Annual conference proves that commitment to Supported Employment continues to grow in Ohio, throughout nation
—by Matthew K. Weiland
Celebrating its third anniversary, the annual conference of the Ohio Supported Employment Coordinating Center of Excellence (Ohio SE CCOE) drew close to 200 participants from throughout Ohio and 10 additional states, demonstrating the growing national interest in Supported Employment (SE), the evidence-based practice for people with severe mental illness.
This year’s conference, titled “Embracing Change at Work,” was held March 18 and 19 at the Doubletree Hotel. There were two keynote plenary sessions and two-dozen practical workshops that covered a spectrum of topics, helping administrators, team leaders, and direct-service providers develop and sustain skills to support SE in their organizations and communities.
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Spring 2006
Employment Matters
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p1: Top Story | System Transformation: Center supports, promotes culture-of-work in Ohio's mental health system
p5: Agency Profile | Neighboring of Lake and Geauga Counties
Headline: Internal World of Work: Mental health providers support clients during rapid job-search, employment experiences
p8: Back to Work Success Story | Nicole Clevenger of Lake County
Headline: Work restores self-confidence, inspires hope
p10: Job-Development Tips | Julie Cadwalader of Adams County
Headline: Finding employers who have jobs that consumers want
p12: SE Champion | Steve Stone of Ashland County
Headline: County exec invests money, recruits community stakeholders for SE implementation
p14: Research & Evaluation
Headline: Study examines impact of supported employment upon consumers with co-occurring disorders
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