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Who We Are
Hear from our President & CEO Luanne Welch

“Do you have a best friend at work?” Check out Leadership Coach and Consultant Grace Ueng’s article featuring CEO Luanne Welch

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Ways to Give
- Harley's Journey
Making a Difference Through Monthly Giving!

Learn how Robert Chapman spreads his financial contributions to Easterseals UCP throughout the year. With sustained giving, he determines the frequency (i.e. monthly, quarterly, etc.) and the amount of his gifts. It’s an easy and convenient way to budget for ongoing donations made to support our mission, our programs, our communities and the individuals we serve.

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Individual and Community Services Help Chris Score

The support of Individual and Community Services staff helps Chris achieve new skills and reach goals. He's hitting one out of the park! Learn more about how Easterseals UCP can help your family.

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Easterseals UCP
North Carolina & Virginia

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5171 Glenwood Ave. Suite 211
Raleigh, NC 27612
(800) 662-7119
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Individual Placement and Support (IPS)

Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is a model of supported employment for people with serious mental illness. IPS supported employment helps people living with behavioral health conditions work at regular jobs of their choosing. Although variations of supported employment exist, IPS refers to the evidence-based practice of supported employment. Mainstream education and technical training are included as ways to advance career paths. IPS is based on 8 principles:

Competitive employment
Systematic Job Development
Rapid Job Search
Integrated Services
Benefits Planning
Zero Exclusion
Time-unlimited Supports
Work Preferences

S.T.A.R. Awards

The IPS team at Easterseals UCP in Wake, Durham, Johnston and Cumberland counties work hard to motivate and encourage adults living with mental health challenges to seek jobs, continuity, and happiness in their lives. Every quarter, several recipients are recognized for reaching their goals.

The staff created the S.T.A.R. Awards (S.T.A.R. stands for Skill, Talent, Achievement and Recognition) recognized several individuals who have acquired jobs and have maintained employment using the skills they learned through the Individual Placement and Support Program at Easterseals UCP.