About Us

We're Making Progress
in the Working Lives of People

Work In Progress' mission is to assist persons with a diagnosis of mental illness with obtaining, retaining and maintaining employment opportunities throughout Richland and Lexington counties in South Carolina.

A trained Work In Progress Employment Specialist is assigned to every work candidate. The Employment Specialist provides assistance in every area of the job search, from the pre-interview training to initial transportation to the interview itself. Unique to Work In Progress, they will provide support to the work candidate after an appropriate match has been made. Most importantly, an Employment Specialist will provide the work candidate with the emotional base and encouragement needed during employment. This support will last as long as necessary - days, weeks, months or even years.

This process is very important as this is the employment lifeline for many of us.

People Holding Hands

“You helped me to get to the point where I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. I am so glad that you did not give up on me that you expected more from me than I expected from myself."

Jane has successfully worked her recovery program for 3 years and is taking her job of 24 months, one day at a time. She has received The Outstanding Employee Award from her employer, and at times feels depressed but now she knows she has the support from her friends at Work in Progress to help her get through.

Resources

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the SC Department of Mental Health's Mobile Crisis Team, statewide, toll-free, 24/7 at 833-364-2274 or by email at mobilecrisis@scdmh.org.

988 Lifelione
Call 988 if you are experiencing a mental health crisis.
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Hopeful Minds
The One Stop Shop for Mental Wellbeing Resources. View flyer.
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MHA
Resources and tools for mental health awareness.
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NAMI
Improving the quality of life for individuals who live with mental illnesses.
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We are extremely passionate about the people we serve and love providing people with what they need to succeed for years to come!

2231 Devine Street Suite 301 | Columbia, SC 29205
info@workinprogresscolumbia.com

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