Direct support workers provide care and support to people with a mental illness in their own homes. They work one-on-one with the people they care for, helping to improve their health and quality of life.

Direct support workers can offer a range of services, from basic assistance with daily tasks to more complex support activities, such as preparing meals or providing transportation. They often have a deep knowledge of mental health care and are able to provides tailored support to the individual they are working with.

Direct support workers are crucial to the well-being of people with mental illness.