Mood Disorders Society of Canada, Transitions to Communities for Veterans

Record #: MET1150

Last Full Update: 05 Mar 2019

Contact Information
Office Phone	416-322-8387
E-Mail	sctoronto@mdsc.ca
Website	mdsc.ca
Social Media	Facebook: www.facebook.com/VetsTransitions Twitter: twitter.com/VetsTransitions
Primary Contact	Cristina Lopes, Project Coordinator
Alternate Contact	Allison Kearnan, Participant Support Worker
Agency Information
Description (Agency)	Registered Charity
Legal Status	(50) Non Profit
Description and Service Details
Description (Service)	Personal and professional skills development program * 7-week program -- capacity 10 participants per class * employment and skills development, mental health knowledge, self-awareness, and coping strategies * individual support and guidance * ongoing peer support network
Hours	Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
Areas Served	Ontario
Boundaries	Ontario
Eligibility	Ages: 18 year(s) - 65 year(s) Veterans experiencing obstacles reintegrating into civilian life after serving in the Canadian Armed Forces or RCMP, who self-identify as having a permanent physical or mental impairment that restricts his or her ability to perform daily activities, and require assistance to prepare for, obtain and keep employment or self-employment * must be ineligible for assistance under Employment Insurance (EI) Benefits or similar provincial programs, and legally entitled to work in Canada -- must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee status
Application	Self referral or referral through Veterans Affairs Canada case worker, community organizations, service providers, organizations and support groups serving veterans, mental health organizations, and/or health care providers
Languages	English ; French - Website, Publications
Fees	None
Site Information
Located In Community	Toronto Downtown North
Address & Map	55 Eglinton Ave E, Suite 804 Toronto, ON M4P 1G8 View Google Map
Intersection	Yonge St and Eglinton Ave E
Physical Access	Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Parking lot - access on Roehampton Ave
Categories and Classification
Service Categories	Veteran Employment Programs ; Veteran Reintegration Counselling

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