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The Laurie Mitchell Employment Center (LMEC) is a consumer-run and operated employment, empowerment, and training center.
 
The are no restrictions regarding who we serve, for example:
 
  • No referrals or documentation needed.
  • No residency requirements.
  • No appointments necessary.
Since 1995, LMEC has been successfully assisting mental health consumers in the metropolitan Washington, DC area to obtain
and maintain meaningful, gainful employment through computer training, employment assistance, peer counseling and support.
For some people this assistance continues throughout their entire careers.  All services are free and confidential.
 
Although LMEC serves people with variety of disabilities and some without, it is unique because it specializes in serving those
with mental illness.  LMEC was created and is primarily staffed by mental health consumers who are uniquely qualified to relate
as peers to those we serve.
 
In 2008, LMEC received the U.S. Secretary of Labor's New Freedom Initiative Award for its exemplary and innovative efforts to furthur employment for people with disabilities.
 
 
Services
 
At LMEC, you can network with your peers and gain support in an informal, pressure-free environment.  You can get the encouragement you need to succeed along your chosen path.  We offer the following services:
 
One-On-One Consultations
Our Employment Specialists can help you:
  • Explore career options
  • Prepare job-winning resumes
  • Address past employment issues
  • Identify job leads
  • Maintain performance on the job
Employment Workshops
We offer frequent workshops, such as:
  • Job Hunting Skills
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Resume Writing
  • Interviewing Skills
  • Applying for Federal Jobs
  • Balancing Work and Mental Illness
Peer Support
LMEC offers one-on-one peer support and peer support groups.
 
Computer Training
Beginning, Intermediate and advance level instruction is available for:
  • Word
  • Windows
  • Email
  • Photoshop
  • Excel
  • Access
  • Internet
  • Networking
  • PowerPoint
  • Quickbooks
  • Typing
  • Software
  • Publisher
  • Outlook
  • FrontPage
  • Hardware
 
Also...
At LMEC, individual instruction in computer use is available to help
participants who need more assistance.
 
You can get with basic computer skills such as mouse navigation, keyboarding,
and other fundamentals.
 
How You Can Support LMEC...
 
Volunteer Opportunities
LMEC offers volunteer opportunities for anyone seeking valuable work experience
and/or personal enrichment.
 
Consider Making a Contribution
We need financial support to maintain and grow our services, which are free of charge.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LMEC
Offering Hope Along
Your Chosen Path
 
6295 Edsall Road, Suite 175
Alexandria, VA 22312