Links to Employment Project

Research Summary

In collaboration with the Canadian Mental Health Association British Columbia Division (CMHA BC), this project implements an enhanced Individual Placement Support (IPS) program across 5 BC communities. This multi-methods study aims to understand and evaluate the implementation and outcomes of the LTE program (e.g., mental health, physical health, quality of life, continued barriers, employment status, program experiences) across different community contexts. This involved conducting a series of surveys, interviews, and focus groups with service providers and program clients (adults) accessing the program. Findings from this study are being used to continuously refine and tailor aspects of the program to best support client needs.

Impact & Outputs

• Article: Kwan A, Berinstein S, Morris J, Barbic S. Perspectives on implementing Individual Placement and Support (IPS) within primary care settings for adults living in British Columbia, Canada. BMC Psychiatry. 2023;23(1):919. doi: 10.1186/s12888-023-05395-3

• Article: Kwan A, Morris J, Barbic S. Protocol: A mixed methods evaluation of a IPS program to increase employment and well-being for people with long-term experience of complex barriers in Vancouver downtown and DTES. PLoS ONE. 2021;17(12):e0261415. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0261415

• Publication: Links to Employment: Findings From a 2001-2022 Study
  

Research Team

Project Details

• Funding: Research and Innovation Grant from the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, Government of Canada
• Partners include:
  • Canadian Mental Health Association British Columbia Division
• Duration of research: 2021-2026