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STRIDENorth Halton, Worksite, Supported Employment |
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| Record Details | |||
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| Alternate Name | Supported Training and Rehabilitation in Diverse Environments | ||
| Contact Numbers | |||
| Office Phone | Worksite Training Program 905-693-4252 ext 2; Employment Connections Program 905-693-4252 ext 3 or 8; Youth Employment Program 905-875-6276 | ||
| Fax | 905-875-9262 | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Address & Map | |||
| Located In Community | Milton | ||
| Mailing Address | c/o STRIDE 388 Main St E Milton, ON L9T 1P8 | ||
| Wheelchair Accessibility | Fully Accessible | ||
| Organization Email | jmccabe@stride.on.ca | ||
| Website | www.stride.on.ca | ||
| Social Media |  Facebook,  Twitter | ||
| Primary Contact | Jan McCabe, Manager, North Halton; Phone: 905-691-1430; Email: jmccabe@stride.on.ca | ||
| Alternate Contact | Bonnie Trimble, Youth Program Coordinator; Phone: 905-875-6276 | ||
| Primary Executive | Anita Lloyd, Executive Director; Phone: 905-693-4251 ext 224; Fax: 905-693-9183; Email: alloyd@stride.on.ca | ||
| Service Details | |||
| Areas Served | Halton North | ||
| Description | * assists individuals facing mental health issues to upgrade work strengths and employment potential * provides an opportunity to set and meet vocational goals, assess work strengths, and employment potential, learn job search skills, obtain and maintain competitive employment in the community Employment Connections Program includes: * employment planning: developing a realistic employment goal * support coordination: assisting individuals in making a successful transition to employment; advice on funding supports to access training and employment opportunities * employment preparation: helping with resume updates, job searches, applications and interview skills, vocational life skills training * job placement: assisting in job searches by establishing contacts that can lead to employment, negotiating wage subsidies with employers * on-the-job training/coaching: providing support to individuals while training on the job * job maintenance: providing ongoing follow-up to help maintain employment Worksite Training Program offers: * preparation for competitive employment * learning and practicing vocational life skills in a structured work environment * increased self-esteem and independence * earn a program training allowance * learn marketable skills such as shipping and receiving, quality control, tow motor operation, health and safety, team leader * develop an individual service plan focusing on long-term goals * identify employment barriers and problem solve to achieve future work opportunities Youth Employment Program provides: * client-centred program that responds to the varied employment needs of transitional aged youth, 16 to 24 years, who are experiencing mental health and/or addiction issues. * outreach services to meet the youth in the community, accessing at-risk youth who traditionally are not seeking services * provide a youth-oriented service that will assist youth in developing the skills they need to become contributing members of their communities | ||
| Hours | Office Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm | ||
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up individuals facing mental health issues * resident of Halton * willingness to participate in the program | ||
| Application | * referral by a mental health professional, physician, psychiatrist, family or self * referral forms are available at the STRIDE sites, the website, and from community mental health agencies | ||
| Fees | None | ||
| Languages | English | ||
| Established | 1983 | ||
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Ministry of Community and Social Services ; United Way - Oakville, Milton, Halton Hills, Burlington and Greater Hamilton | ||
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity | ||
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| Service Categories | Prevocational Training ; Vocational Rehabilitation ; Work Experience ~ Mental Health Issues | ||
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