Who is Rethink Mental Illness?

Rethink Mental Illness is a charity that believes a better life is possible for millions of people affected by mental illness. Our vision is equality, rights, fair treatment, and the maximum quality of life for all those severely affected by mental illness. We run service and support groups across England that change people's lives and we challenge attitudes about mental illness.

About IPS Mental Health Employment Support

IPS Supported Employment is an evidence-based approach to supported employment for people who have a severe mental illness. IPS stands for Individual Placement Support. IPS supports people in their efforts to achieve steady employment in mainstream competitive jobs, either part-time or full-time.

We have three professional specialisms who deliver different aspects of IPS Mental Health Employment Support. These include Employment Specialists, Job Retention Specialists, and Peer Specialists. Here we have provided information about support that you can receive from an Employment Specialist. 

We accept self-referrals, and referrals from Community Mental Health teams, GPs, and the Department For Work and Pensions.

We are currently offering employment support to Coventry residents who are not attached to a mental health treatment team.

Peer Specialist Employment Support

Rethink Mental Illness intends to promote good mental health in the workplace. We use the IPS principles to support your employment journey. IPS Supported Employment is an evidence-based approach to supported employment for people who have a severe mental illness. IPS stands for Individual Placement Support. IPS supports people in their efforts to achieve steady employment in mainstream competitive jobs, either part-time or full-time.

Employment support from a Peer Specialist will help you

• Gain the confidence to enter paid employment by using their own lived experience to inspire hope by sharing how they overcame obstacles to achieve their own career goals
• Gain the confidence to enter paid employment even if you have never worked
• See how beneficial paid employment can be
• See examples of workplace reasonable adjustments based on the Peer Specialist’s lived experience
• Return to being part of your local community
• Return to doing the things that you love e.g. hobbies
• Increase self-motivation  
• Enhance your self-management techniques
• Enhance your sleep hygiene
• Navigate new routines
• Learn travel routes
• Obtain relevant ID/references
• Set up a bank account
• Attend benefits appointments

Confidentiality

We believe in respecting and maintaining your confidentiality. We will not share personal information unless we have your permission or we have to because of our duty of care to protect your health, safety, and the wellbeing of others.