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Guiding Service Providers in their Efforts to Engage with Families & Supporters

It's not uncommon for mental health and vocational providers to ask how they can work with families and natural supporters to facilitate a client's employment aspirations.

​Fortunately, there are many ways for providers to engage with a person's natural supports.

How Do I Help Clients Identify their Natural Supporters to Assist in the Return to Work?

Understand why it’s helpful to engage natural supporters in the employment process.
Use this tool to talk with clients about which natural supporters will assist in their return to work.
Learn how to tap natural supporters in each phase of your client's career development.

How Do I Connect with My Client's Family and Supporters?   

With client permission, value and engage families in your service planning.
Let families see that you are invested in the entire family’s recovery process.
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