Arthur’s Journey: Job Training to Pantry Employee
Three and a half years ago, Arthur walked out of Hampton Behavioral Health Center to begin his journey to wellness and recovery. The psychiatrist referred him to the Oaks Integrated Care partial care day program for ongoing mental health support. Partial care provides adults living with mental illness with the support needed to prevent hospitalization and improve functioning in the community through counseling, case management and pre-vocational training. The Program Coordinator quickly introduced Arthur to the Oaks jobs program designed to offer training and foster a sense of independence with the ultimate goal of transitioning into the workforce. Arthur explains, “They showed me all around the different areas of campus where I might work. I started out [...]