IPS Social Media Toolkit

The IPS Social Media Toolkit promotes awareness of the Individual Placement and Support model of supported employment. The toolkit is available to IPS practitioners, service providers, community partners, professionals, and anyone who is interested in spreading awareness about IPS as an effective service in supporting career seekers on their pathway to recovery.

What is Individual Placement and Support (IPS)?

Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is an evidence-based model of supported employment for people with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorder. IPS supported employment helps people living with behavioral health conditions work in careers of their choosing. Mainstream education and technical training are included as ways to advance career paths. IPS is based on 8 principles.

Using This Toolkit

The IPS Social Media Toolkit provides suggested messaging, communication templates, resources, and social media graphics to support partners in raising awareness about IPS. Download the graphics below with the corresponding messages and share them on the social media platforms of your choosing. The graphics are designed to be compatible with Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. This toolkit and graphics may also be shared through internal communications, newsletters, training, presentations, etc.

Social Media Content

IPS social media graphics and messaging are organized by collection. Download each collection of graphics all at once or individually. Download all social media graphics at once here:

What is IPS? Collection
IPS Principles 1-4 (Coming Fall 2023)
IPS Principles 5-8 (Coming Winter 2023)
Celebrating IPS (Coming Spring 2023)

Download individual graphics and post on social media with each corresponding message. Encourage people to learn more by including a link to your organization.

What is IPS? Collection

Individual Placement and Support Graphic Messaging

Research shows that IPS job seekers have superior employment outcomes. Each job seeker can expect a whole-person approach with a focus on individualized preferences and treatment supports. The goal of IPS is to match a job seeker to a quality job and provide support for long-term success. Learn more at (insert organization link)

Alt Text for Image: A photo of a Caucasian woman smiling and pointing up toward the text. The text reads “Your employment journey is a pathway to recovery.” and “Individual Placement and Support. Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is an evidence based model for people with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorder.” and “ IPS supported employment helps people living with behavioral health conditions work in careers of their choosing. How can IPS work for you?” #IPSWorks, #IPSColorado
Download the Individual Placement and Support Graphic

Why Focus on Employment Graphic Messaging

Employment is a social determinant of health. This means that quality employment can lead to better health outcomes. Employment provides a sense of purpose and community and can improve self-esteem. According to the National Institute of Health (2023), “Employment provides substantial benefits to personal and societal health.” IPS employment specialists work in partnership with job seekers to make job matches that support financial and emotional health. Learn more at (insert organization link)

Alt Text for Image: A photo of a Black woman smiling and pumping her fists with joy. The text reads “Your employment journey is a pathway to recovery.” and “Why Focus on Employment? It’s an essential part of recovery. Employment is a typical path for adults in our society. It’s a cost-effective alternative to day treatment.” and “ IPS supported employment helps people living with behavioral health conditions work in careers of their choosing. How can IPS work for you?” #IPSWorks, #IPSColorado
Download the Why Focus on Employment Graphic

Benefits of Employment Graphic Messaging

IPS job seekers are matched to jobs of their choosing. Most of us see work as an essential part of our lives. Work success can also help increase self-esteem, reduce psychiatric and substance use symptoms, and increase life satisfaction (Luciano, Bond, & Drake, 2014). Work gives people the opportunity to see their recovery in action! Learn more at (insert organization link)

Alt Text for Image: A photo of an Asian man with long hair raising a fist in excitement. The text reads “Your employment journey is a pathway to recovery.” and “Benefits of Employment. Increased income, Improved self esteem, Increased social connection, Enhanced quality of life, Better symptom management, Reduced substance use, reduced hospitalization.” and “ IPS supported employment helps people living with behavioral health conditions work in careers of their choosing. How can IPS work for you?” #IPSWorks, #IPSColorado

Download the Benefits of Employment Graphic

IPS Works Graphic Messaging

IPS is a model that works. IPS job seekers get work faster, earn more money, and have higher rates of job satisfaction than people in other types of supported employment programming (IPS Employment Center). A meta-analysis of 30 studies shows that IPS job seekers are 63% more likely to obtain competitive employment than job seekers in other types of vocational programming (Fredrick & VanderWeele,2019). Learn more at (insert organization link)

Alt Text for Image: A photo of an Asian man smiling with his hand on his face looking up and thinking. The text reads “Your employment journey is a pathway to recovery.” and “IPS Works! Two-thirds of people with serious mental illness want to work but only 15% are employed. Work is the best treatment we have for serious mental illness. Being productive is a basic human need. Work has a positive impact on health.” and “ IPS supported employment helps people living with behavioral health conditions work in careers of their choosing. How can IPS work for you?” #IPSWorks, #IPSColorado

Download the IPS Works Graphic

IPS and Substance Use Disorders Graphic Messaging

IPS is an effective approach for individuals in substance use recovery. IPS and treatment work together to support an individual’s life goals. Anyone in treatment who wants to work has access to the IPS Program. Employment provides a sense of purpose and community and can improve self-esteem. According to the National Institute of Health (2023), “Employment provides substantial benefits to personal and societal health.” IPS employment specialists work in partnership with job seekers to make job matches that support financial and emotional health. Learn more at (insert organization link)

Alt Text for Image: A photo of a Caucasian woman with blue hair smiling with her arms crossed.. The text reads “Your employment journey is a pathway to recovery.” and “IPS and Substance Use Disorders. Myth: People need to complete treatment before finding employment. Each person recovers in their own unique way. Work can improve self esteem, add a sense of purpose, offer hope for a better life, and contribute to recovery in positive ways.” and “ IPS supported employment helps people living with behavioral health conditions work in careers of their choosing. How can supported employment work for you?” #IPSWorks, #IPSColorado
Download the IPS and Substance Use Disorders Graphic
IPS Principles 1-4 Collection

Coming Fall 2023!
IPS Principles 4-8 Collection

Coming Winter 2023!
Celebrating IPS Collection

Coming Spring 2023!