Creating employment opportunities for people living with mental illness

Literacy, Education & Employment

Since 1991, SSCOPE, which stands for Self-Starting Creative Opportunities for People in Employment, has been helping to create employment opportunities for people living with mental illness through a variety of social enterprises.

The services SSCOPE provides are about more than just employment – SSCOPE’s additional resources and supports help participants build self-esteem and a sense of community.

BeCause Radio spoke with Angela McCaughan, SSCOPE’s Executive Director, to learn more:


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