Those who suffer from mental health problems are usually exposed to psychosocial vulnerability due to factors not only related with their clinical condition but also with the stigma associated with mental illness. In this paper we present how a non-governmental organization in Buenos Aires, Argentina, promotes through a work and employment training program, social participation and work inclusion of people with mental illness. It is a case report that during six months two subjects participated in this program as they were assisted by the program. The results observed were mainly related with improvement of their occupational performance, changes in their daily life and their relation with others. The articulation of mental health professionals with Argentina's Ministry of Work, Employment and Welfare, meant challenges inside and outside of the worplace. It allows exploring and provides a view of how the inclusion process can be created with the commitment of different stakeholders and sectors of society.
social participation; community networks; work; mental health; occupational therapy