Emerge makes self-employment an accessible option to clients of the UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health by providing business incubation, on-going support services, connection to resources, and therapeutic support.
Clients' businesses range in size and scope and are person-centered, focused on matching people's skills and interests with a market demand.
Research shows that people living with serious mental illness who are working have increased income, improved self-esteem, improved quality of life, reduced symptoms, and lower mental health treatment costs.
Clients' businesses range in size and scope and are person-centered, focused on matching people's skills and interests with a market demand.
Research shows that people living with serious mental illness who are working have increased income, improved self-esteem, improved quality of life, reduced symptoms, and lower mental health treatment costs.