Bond‐Chicago3.

Trial name or title	Thresholds DPA/IPS Study
Methods
Participants	N=180. History: new admissions to Thresholds organisation in Chicago. Inclusion criteria: i. suffering from severe mental illness; ii. 18 or over; iii. interested in competitive employment; iv. unemployed for previous month; and v. willing to attend 2 informational group sessions to understand project's requirements.
Interventions	1. IPS model. 2. Diversified Placement Approach (DPA ‐ a prevocational approach developed at Thresholds).
Outcomes	Employment outcomes. Substance abuse. Costs of care. Compliance.
Starting date	Started 09/99
Contact information	Gary Bond gbond@iupui.edu
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