Resources provided by: FOR-U (Focus on Recovery United, Inc.)
This page contains external links to sites relevent to our mission. Feel free to explore each link by selecting the site title, each site will open in a new window.
Network of Care
This Web site is a resource for individuals, families and agencies concerned with mental health. It provides information about mental health services, laws, and related news, as well as communication tools and other features. Regardless of where you begin your search for assistance with mental health issues, the Network of Care helps you find what you need - it helps ensure that there is "No Wrong Door" for those who need services. This Web site can greatly assist in our efforts to protect our greatest human asset - our beautiful minds.
Disability Resources For Employers
The Vocational Rehabilitation Program assists people with disabilities to prepare for, obtain and maintain employment. To carry out our mission, we work closely with Connecticut employers and we can help you in a several ways...
Going To Work: A Guide to Social Security Benefits and Employment for Young People with Disabilities:
Select the link within the site title above.
Ability Jobs
This site provides a place where people with disabilities can seek employment, confident that they will be evaluated solely on their skills and experience.
Hire Disability Solutions
Hire Disability Solutions is an affiliate of Monster.com that is devoted to the employment of people with disabilities. Their goal is to empower individuals with disabilities to reach their goals by providing them with the tools to succeed. Among the resources available on the Hire Disability Solutions website are tools for resume building, posting, and job searching through thousands of job listings.
CW Resources, Inc.
A private, not for profit organization specializing in creating employment and training opportunities for persons with disabilities and the economically challenged. CW Resources can help you find work or can put you to work!
Kuhn Employment Opportunities
Kuhn Employment Opportunities is a not for profit organization supporting individuals with disabilities to participate in community employment through assessment, job development, on-the-job training, and on-the-job supports. As a job placement and employee assistance program for individuals with disabilities, their qualified staff assists productive individuals to become independent, gain self-esteem, and be accepted by the community.
Job Accommodation Network
Job Accommodation Network (JAN) offers a free consulting service designed to increase the employability of people with disabilities.
Resume Help.org
Offers free cover letter and resume writing help and tips, as well as interviewing tips and tools to help you find a job.
Resume Tutor
An excellent and informative tool that will teach you a lot about how to write a resume and help you develop a professional resume.
Connecticut Works
Connecticut Works offers help with your employment search, resume writing, interviewing skills, and more.
Locate free Career Related Workshops and Seminars
(http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/ctworks/cldrloc.htm)
These are held at Connecticut Works Centers throughout Connecticut. Or visit the entire Connecticut Department of Labor website(http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/)
The Work Site Employment Resources
Resources that can help you identify work options that are best for you, including job search sources, links to federal jobs, and success stories. The Work Site promotes the employment of Social Security beneficiaries with disabilities.
Looking for more information?
Questions or Further Info If you have questions or would like more info regarding the CRECS project, please contact Focus-on Recovery toll free in CT at 1-866-255-5029 or focusonrecovery@gmail.com.