Supporting wellbeing through meaningful employment and education
An individualized approach, using a range of psychosocial rehabilitation best practices, to support youth and adults to achieve and sustain meaningful employment, volunteerism, or education.
About GVS
GVS is a unique supported employment program embedded within the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority. GVS has been operating for 30 years providing integrated services to support youth and adults living with mental illness achieve meaningful employment or education
GVS is comprised of a multi-disciplinary team, including Occupational Therapists, Job Developers, Peer Support Workers, Psychologist, and Computer Instructor. A variety of evidence-based practices are used to foster vocational rehabilitation and recovery.
Our Programs & Services
GVS is specialized in mental health and supported employment services to support individuals living with mental health conditions achieve and sustain employment or education.
GVS uses an individualized approach providing a range of evidence based services based on the unique needs and goals of each client. GVS offers its services through two programs:
Employers
GVS believes that meaningful employment is integral to wellbeing. We are grateful for the ongoing support of our longstanding community partners and employers who share in this belief and see the value and strengths that our clients bring. We continue to develop new partnerships and strive to support the employers we work with to meet their business needs and ensure job fit.
Success Stories
Severe depression and anxiety took me out of work and out of general participation with society. In the process of getting back into the swing of life, the Skills for Work Wellness program was suggested as an option for me. It helped bridge the chasm between where I was…
