The following are examples of strategies and resources that service providers can use to help individuals increase environmental awareness: 

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Vocational Services Orientation 

Individuals be interested in learning about the different types of employment services and locating local service options.  

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Asking for Help 

If individuals  

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Introduction to Advocacy Resources 

When it comes to addressing systemic vocational barriers, mental health advocacy organizations like the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) and the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) provide information and resources surrounding current advocacy issues and priorities. If individuals have internet access, they can orient to organization websites and subscribe to organizations’ social media channels.