The purpose of the Kenmore Club is to provide citizens who are living with the effects of mental illness the chance to work and become self-supporting members of the community. Members participate voluntarily in work units of their choice which focus on the duties necessary for the daily operation of the Club. Work units include: Food; Membership; Clerical; and Maintenance. By taking part in the unit activities members gain confidence, build self-esteem, learn job-related skills, and work with others towards a common goal of recovery. Kenmore Club also provides educational training and transitional employment opportunities.

Veterans from all periods of military service are eligible for job referral, job training and job placement assistance through the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC), with an emphasis on those veterans who are disabled, minority, female, homeless, and/or culturally or economically disadvantaged. The Assistant Secretary of Labor for VETS has designated these specific groups of veterans to receive special assistance. Veterans may access these employment services through a statewide network of VEC Field Operations offices and the Veterans Services Staff (DVOP and LVER) who are assigned to most, but not all, of the VEC Workforce Centers across Virginia. The VEC assists between 13,000 and 15,000 veterans annually in securing unsubsidized employment, depending on the economy and employer demand. To obtain veterans employment services, or for more information, contact the VEC Veterans staff (DVOPs & LVERs) in the VEC Workforce Center nearest you. Please Note: The DVOPs and LVERs stationed in the VEC Workforce Centers are not available to answer specific questions regarding your Unemployment Insurance (UI) claim for benefits. If you are a veteran with questions about your UI benefits, please call 1-866-832-2363, or review our Frequently Asked Questions (

Funded by a federal grant that provides employment and training to seniors 55 years and older with limited incomes by placing the participants in community services work sites for job training in their service area. The training positions are financially subsidized by the grant by paying the participants minimum wage for twenty hours a week. The training positions include: clerical, homemaker, bus/van drivers, meal delivery drivers and more.

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services provides assistance to individuals recovering from mental illness through case management, supported living, intensive community treatment, and a "clubhouse" program. For routine Intakes, individuals are encouraged to call the main telephone number and request an Intake and Assessment.

Provides training, support, and employment opportunities for individuals with various disabilities through work options, helping them become an integral part of the community. Our clients are 18 years of age and over.

Provides job services and outreach to veterans who departed the service prior to the TAP (Transition Assistance Program) and the ACAP (US Army Career & Alumni Program).

Didlake provides a broad range of Employment Services to ensure employment success for adults with disabilities. The goal is to match your passion and skills to the best employment opportunity. Didlake work together with the client and their support team to customize the Employment Services to develop a successful strategy for achieving your employment goals.

Provides assessment, planning referral, monitoring and advocacy to individuals with mental retardation, developmental delays and developmental disabilities. Offers respite care. Provides group homes with a supervised home-like environment. Offers limited financial assistance to families for other programs which will enhance the consumers ability to live in the community. Adult Development Day Program - opportunity to learn skills necessary for daily living as well as social interaction. Provides Case Management and transportation for clients and supported employment at The Attic thrift store. Early Intervention - home-based program for families with developmentally delayed infants and toddlers up to age three.

Hire Heroes USA empowers transitioning military, veterans, and military spouses to find employment in the civilian workplace. We provide job search support beginning with a professional resume, mock interviews, and other support services. We also connect clients to partners who supply needs that fall outside our mission and scope of service. All services are free to clients and are provided in a virtual environment through call, email, text, etc.

The Adult Program offers adults age 18 and older opportunities to participate in vocational training, supported employment, life skills training, and community integration in order to achieve greater independence.

Employment Services provides long-term employment, training, and supports for people with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities at our site in Hampton. Employment Services offered through Government Contract work accross the Nation. Employment Services provide adult students with disabilities the opportunity to participate in certification programs, preparing them for life-long careers in high-demand industries resulting in economic independence. Supported Employment helps people with disabilities gain employment with businesses in the community. Day Support provided to people with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities at our site in Hampton. In this program, people with disbilities work on life and social skills, and also volunteer/participate in the community.

Veterans representatives are available to help with issues related to transitioning from a military career to civilian employment. Comprehensive career services can encompass help job referral, job training, and job placement assistance.

MVLE Employment Services provides full-time and part-time employment opportunities to individuals served, both onsite and in the community. The goal of this department is to develop career paths leading to more independent employment in the community. Services are offered at MVLE's Community Centers in Springfield and Chantilly, VA.

Trains clients who are visually impaired or blind on job readiness skills needed for gainful employment and to achieve success in the workplace. Also included is employer outreach for workplace assessments and job placement opportunities.

VersAbility Resources offers day support programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities at three separate locations and the Lewis B. Puller Center provides long-term employment and training as well.

The Senior Community Service Employment Program is a community service and work-based job training program for older Americans. The program provides training for low-income, unemployed seniors. Participants also have access to employment assistance through American Job Centers.

Goodwill’s Group Supported Employment program offers a high level of training, assistance and specialized supervision to individuals who require ongoing supervision but are able to work in an integrated employment setting. A group of participants (maximum of 8) with similar work interests work side-by-side with a Goodwill Employment Specialist, who provides assistance and guidance in completing job-related tasks and setting and achieving long-term goals.

A day support program, which enhances independent living skills and maximizes opportunities for community integration. Activities include life skills groups, support groups, recreation and socialization opportunities. The supported employment program provides employment services designed to teach the basic work habits necessary to be successful in obtaining and maintaining employment.

Provides job skills training and supported employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Independence Unlimited provides services to help people with disabilities achieve personal independence through employment. Pre-vocational support, paid work adjustment training, supported employment services, and sheltered employment are offered. Also at this site is Supported Employment, an intensive on-the-job training and support program. Services in Lee, Wise and Scott County and the City of Norton are provided in partnership with Planning District One Behavioral Health Services.

Employment and Day Support Services provides support to Loudoun residents with intellectual disabilities or serious mental illness. A variety of programs are offered, to include the Community Access Program (CAP), Psychosocial Rehabilitation and JobLink. Through the Job Link program, the Department of MHSADS helps people obtain and keep competitive employment positions in the community.

VersAbility Resources offers day support programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities at three separate locations and the Lewis B. Puller Center provides long-term employment and training as well.

Senior Community Services Employment Program (SCSEP). Provides skills through on-the-job training in such fields as office work, health care, food services and education. Also provides placement in part-time employment.

HopeLink Behavioral Health Employment Services provides support and training for clients who want to be competitively employed in the community to help them choose, get and keep jobs.

The AbilityOne program provides employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or have documented disabilities by delivering products and services to the federal government. These individuals are considered ready to work in a fully-integrated work setting, but need a supportive work environment and a low level of supervision.