Work & Disability Resources and Info.
Key Resources:
Colorado
Behavioral Health Supported Employment Program
The Mental Health Supported Employment Program enhances employment opportunities for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness or persons in recovery.
Colorado Department of Labor and & Employment Disability Program Navigator
Navigators expand access to Workforce Center programs for individuals with disabilities and serve as liaisons between the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) and the local workforce system.
Maryland
B'More Clubhouse
A non-profit organization empowering individuals with mental illness to lead meaningful and productive lives of their choice. Has resources to help members access care, education, and part-time employment.
Goodwill STEP Program
Provides job training, case management, and career services including psych rehab programming. Scroll to the STEP section of the website below to find the links for the referral form, client handbook, and telehealth consent. Locations for the program are in Baltimore City and Carrol County.
Ticket To Work Program
A free and voluntary Social Security program that helps people who receive disability benefits return to work or work for the first time.
Maryland ABLE Accounts
Maryland ABLE, tax-advantaged savings plans for individuals with disabilities, allowing them to save up to $100,000 without losing eligibility for means-tested benefits like SSI or Medicaid.
Maryland Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Information about SSI and SSDI in Maryland from the Division of Rehabilitation Services. Includes videos and other resources available through the state.
Other Key Resources
True Link Visa Card
An option for caregivers to safeguard and manage their loved one’s finances. Note: Be mindful of how much money you put on this card monthly as it may affect SSI eligibility. SeizingPsych does not endorse any specific company or card.
In the case of an emergency please call 911.
If located in the Harford County, Maryland area, ask the operator for a CIT (crisis intervention) officer who will be best equipped to mediate and find the best help in the case of a mental health crisis. If a CIT officer is available, they will be the responder.