Nicosia Occupational Rehabilitation Unit

Clinic Profile

The Nicosia Occupational Rehabilitation Unit (O.R.U.) is a community program under the direction of the Mental Health Services -SHSO. It aims to promote mental health through community interventions and multidimensional support for individuals facing mental health difficulties for enabling their social and occupational reintegration in the community and workforce.

Our Goal

The alleviation of the social exclusion and discrimination against individuals with mental health difficulties and the promotion of their social reintegration through occupational and rehabilitation and social inclusion.

Activities

• Assessment and planning of vocational rehabilitation activities
• Investigation of the vocational and social skill set of the individual in order to develop personalised reintegration plans
• Individual and group programmes for vocational orientation and placement
• Guidance and support of individuals at their workplace
• Search for appropriate positions in the job market
• Individual and family counselling on work-related subjects
• Specialised educational programmes
• Employee support groups
• Social activities and social reintegration groups
• Raising awareness among state and community organisations to alleviate discrimination and prejudice in regards to the vocational placement of individuals with mental health difficulties

Is this relevant to you?

• If you or a member of your family is facing mental health difficulties but…
• you wish to re/enter smoothly into employment
• you aim to become more independent and self sufficient
• you wish to improve or enrich your skills,
• you demand your right of equitability and acceptance without prejudice and discrimination