Life Skills Transition Program for Persons with Mental Health Issues

Life Skills Transition Program (LSTP) is a nine week introductory program divided into three week modules. Clients participate in classes designed to provide a foundation of soft skills as part of their transition to employment and independence. Goals include an introductory exposure to skills that support a client’s ability to:

• Seek and secure employment
• Heighten awareness of personal interactions that may impact employment
• Expand and enhance interpersonal, personal management, and practical living skills that increase potential for living more independently

On and off-campus activities provide an introduction to skills development across these four areas:

• Employment Skills - Work behaviors, attitudes and habits, job seeking skills, customer service, effective communication and vocational exploration
• Interpersonal Skills - Disability awareness, self-advocacy, interpersonal communication, initiative/dependability, anger management, conflict resolution, social skills, and self-confidence
• Personal Management Skills - Money management, time management, route finding and information seeking, personal health care, chronic disease self-management, healthy relationships, leisure education, and driver’s preparation
• Practical Living Skills - Clothing care, hygiene and personal appearance, and the fundamentals of health and nutrition