Work Restoration
Programs
VA
provides vocational assistance and therapeutic work opportunities through several programs for veterans receiving VA health
care. Each program offers treatment and rehabilitation services to help veteran live and work in their
communities.
Incentive Therapy is a pre-vocational program
available at 70 VA Medical Centers and frequently serves as a mainstay for seriously disabled veterans for whom employment
is not considered viable in the foreseeable future. Participants receive a token payment for service provided. Compensated Work Therapy
(CWT) is a vocational program available at 141 VA Medical Centers.
Veterans receive an individualized vocational assessment, rehabilitation planning and work experience with the goal
of job placement in the community. The program works closely with community-based organizations, employers
and state and federal agencies to establish transitional work experiences, supported employment opportunities, direct job
placement and supportive follow-up services.
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