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Let's Rethink This

Let’s Rethink This is taking real conversations about mental illness from behind closed doors right out into the open. Hosted by Abby Berger, episodes will explore the complex corners of mental illness by having candid conversations with people living with a severe mental illness and mental health providers on how mental illness affects all aspects of life including education, employment, housing, relationships and so much more. Let’s Rethink This is bringing you real stories of the challenges of mental illness along with real inspiration to manage the symptoms of mental illness, find belonging and purpose in your community, and gain the confidence to live a healthy, quality life.

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How Employers Can Support Those Living with A Mental Illness

June 21, 2021 • Abby Berger • Episode 6

Date: June 21, 2021

Name of Show: Let’s Rethink This

Episode title and number: Episode 006 How Employers Can Support Those Living with A Mental Illness

Brief summary of show: Today I am talking with Stephanie Girard, Director of Human Resources at Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta Hotel and Chris Hampel, member at Independence Center and Private Residence Engineer at the Chase Park Plaza. We’re going to be talking about how companies can help those living with a mental illness be successful in their employment goals.

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:

2:24 – 6:20 Chris's Story

09:03 - 18:23 Transitional Employment

18:24 – 21:18 Supported Employment

34:43 – 37:21 Staying connected to the Clubhouse while working

List of resources mentioned in episode:

Independence Center Employment Program Information

Social media handles, shareable link of podcast

Chase Park Plaza Website