Located in:
- Program-Specific Requirements for State Vocational Rehabilitation (Combined or General)
The Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services Portion of the Unified or Combined State Plan must include the following descriptions and estimates, as required by sections 101(a) and 606 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by title IV of WIOA.
- l. Interagency Cooperation with Other Agencies
In accordance with the requirements in Section 101(a)(11)(C) and (K), describe interagency cooperation with and utilization of the services and facilities of agencies and programs that are not carrying out activities through the statewide workforce development system to develop opportunities for community-based employment in integrated settings, to the greatest extent practicable for the following:
- l. Interagency Cooperation with Other Agencies
l. 7. State agency responsible for providing mental health services; and
Current Narrative:
Through the MOU with the Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) within the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), LRS continues to provide guidance to assist vocational rehabilitation and behavioral health providers to work with individuals with both disabilities and behavioral health diagnoses. Collaboration of services include sharing of information regarding significant changes to funding, availability of services, and policies that affect consumers. The agreement also includes partnering to plan and implement interagency staff training.
LRS accepts referrals of OBH consumers interested in competitive integrated employment and provides vocational rehabilitation services to assist these individuals with obtaining or maintaining a job. LRS also provides extended services for youth with behavioral conditions who qualify for Supported Employment services.