State Policy/Initiative

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center – Houston, Texas Vocational Rehabilitation

~~“Program Mission
Vocational Rehabilitation is committed to assisting Veterans with psychiatric or physical disabilities reach their highest level of vocational productivity.
Program Goals
• Provide structured vocational evaluations
• Improve pre-vocational skills including:
   – Adhering to a work schedule
   – Working cooperatively with others
   – Accepting supervision and doing quality work
• Reduce psychiatric and physical symptoms
• Increase relapse prevention skills
• Improve self-esteem and enhance quality of life
• Return Veterans to competitive employment ”