Fact Sheet The Benefits of Employment to Recovery and Economic Self-Sufficiency
Published: June 22, 2026
Employment can be a critical step toward recovery and economic self-sufficiency for people with unstable housing and behavioral health conditions. This brief summarizes effective supported employment models and program examples, as well as resources for finding employment partners. It also offers guidance for trauma-informed engagement, warm handoffs, and addressing common barriers to work.
Key topics include:
- Why employment services matter
- Effective supportive employment models
- Supported employment program examples
- Locating employment service partners
- Engaging with people about employment
- Identifying and addressing potential employment barriers