The Consumer & Business Outreach Program (CBOP) is a state-funded initiative promoting the employment and job retention of New Yorkers living with psychiatric disabilities.

Program Information - Mission Statement, Program History, and Contact Information

News & Notes from CBOP Conference of Hope and Opportunities Ulster County is doing great things!  On Thursday, June 24th, I attended the MAKING IT WORK…VOLUNTEERING & ENTREPRENEURSHIP AS A PATHWAY TO SELF-ACTUALIZATION Conference - sponsored by the Ulster County Vocational Steering Committee (facilitated by Gateway Community Industries, MHA in Ulster County and Ulster County Department of Mental Health). Thirty-six service providers and eighteen folks [...] more APRIL 28 WEBINAR: Advantages of Becoming a Ticket-to-Work Employment Network Sign up for a Ticket-To-Work Training Webinar to be held on Wednesday, April 28th, 3 to 4:30 EST.  The advantages of becoming an Employment Network and supports available will be discussed.  To participate, please register at: http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/edi/register/cessi 4-28-2010.cfm Increasing numbers of individuals with psychiatric and other disabilities are seeking assistance [...] more FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR BUSINESSES AND NON-PROFITS TO HIRE! FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR BUSINESSES AND NON-PROFITS TO HIRE! Congress just passed the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment, or HIRE Act, to help businesses begin hiring again. Businesses who want to hire staff need to: hire people who have been unemployed for at least 60 days hire new workers [...] more

Business Advisory Councils (BACs) - Collaborations with business partners, employment specialists, and member organizations for the purpose of promoting job opportunities for recipients of mental health services and increase awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Resources - Websites, articles, and studies for employers, supported employment programs, and job-seekers.

Training and Technical Assistance - Links to Business Advisory Council Partners who offer a range of educational opportunities that promote workforce development across NYS.

MHANYS would like to thank Janssen Pharmaceutica for their support of this project.