Toronto Employment Services ONTARIO MARCH OF DIMES 10 Overlea Boulevard ON M4H 1A4 416-425-3463 Ontario March of Dimes Employment Services offers free, comprehensive employment services to persons with disabilities. Our program is funded by the Ministry of Community and Social Services (ODSP Employment Supports) and Employment Ontario. We offer case management and job placement services, as well as employment preparation workshops which include a six-week, twelve-session Job Search Group.
Employment Services CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION (CMHA) TORONTO BRANCH 500-1200 Markham Road ON M1H 3C3 (416) 789 - 7957 Employment Services provides comprehensive employment assistance to people with mental illness through programs funded by Human Resources Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) and the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). Employment placement focuses on developing relationships with employers to create and develop access to opportunities in the labour market and ...
CENTRE FOR ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH (CAMH) 1001 Queen Street West ON M6J 1H4 416-535-8501 Employment Works! is a CAMH Human Resources recruitment and retention initiative targeted to recruit people with lived experience of mental health and/or addiction challenges, into vacant CAMH positions. Future planning includes fostering workplace mental health discussions through small in-house services (mental health literacy), clarifying for both managers and employees the various roles and ...
Employment Services CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION (CMHA) TORONTO BRANCH 480-700 Lawrence Avenue W Lawrence Square ON M6A 3B4 (416) 789 - 7957 Employment Services provides comprehensive employment assistance to people with mental illness through programs funded by Human Resources Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) and the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). Employment placement focuses on developing relationships with employers to create and develop access to opportunities in the ...
Employment Support and Development CENTRE FOR ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH (CAMH) 250 College St. Ontario M5T 1R8 416-535-8501 ESD As part of the Community Support and Research Unit, this program provides career counseling and employment support services to people with mental health, substance use or concurrent disorders. The program provides vocational counselling, goal identification and development of employment plans, one on one assistance with job search, job development, job coaching, ...
Employment Support Services CORBROOK 581 Trethewey Drive Ontario M6M 4B8 416-245-5565 Employment Services including employment planning, prevocational program, employment readiness program, work ability assessment, vocational counselling, work hardening in industrial and business settings to evaluate and improve job readiness. Job placement services, job coaching. Services provided to adults with a disability which is a barrier to employment.
Assessment and Transition to Employment Programs CORBROOK 581 Trethewey Drive Toronto Ontario M6M 4B8 416-245-5565 Industrial setting used for vocational assessment and transition to competitive employment. Supported community-based non-vocational programs. Employment planning service for persons who qualify for ODSP - Employment Supports.
Reconnect/JVS Toronto Employment Support Program RECONNECT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 202-2150 Islington Avenue ON M9P 3V4 () - Clients of Reconnect can access vocational rehabilitation services funded by Ontario Disability Support Programs Employment Supports (ODSP/ES) through JVS Toronto at Reconnect's office location. Model of service is employment support and recovery. 202-2150 Islington Avenue ON (416) 248 - 2050
Learning, Employment, Advocacy, Recreation, Network (LEARN) CENTRE FOR ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH (CAMH) 1709 St. Clair Avenue W ON M6N 1J2 (416) 535 - 8501 Learning, Employment, Advocacy, Recreation, Network (LEARN) offers a range of social, educational and vocational opportunities aimed at maximizing the integration of individuals who have had a first episode of psychosis into mainstream community life and positive social roles. The services offered at LEARN are available to individuals ...
Assistant Cook Extended Training GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE Box 1015 Station ON M5T 2T9 416-415-5000 ACET This employment-focused program offers people with mental health and addiction histories, who see work as part of the recovery process, the choice and the opportunity to receive training and employment in the food service industry. 200 King Street E St. James Campus ON (416) 415 - 5000
Women's Employment Development OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVANCEMENT 1095 Queen Street West ON 416-787-1481 The Women's Employment Development (WED) program is designed to give women on social assistance the tools they need to make the successful transition from welfare to work. This program provides ongoing bridging support for women moving from welfare to self-sufficiency. This is a full-time 6-week program focusing on job search skills, career assessment, communication skills, work/training ...
Vocational Rehabilitation Program GOODWILL INDUSTRIES 365 Bloor St. East, 14th Floor Ontario M4W 3L4 362-4711 This program offers: employment planning, job trials/situational assessments, work tolerance/hardening program, work adjustment training, and one to one support for participants looking to re-enter the work force. For participants between the ages of 16-60 with employment barriers, and must be able to provide self-care. 365 Bloor St. E. Suite 1400 ON 416-362-4711
Assessments and Employment Planning CORBROOK, SCARBOROUGH SITE 710 Progress Avenue, Unit 3 - 6 Ontario M1H 2Z7 416-431-9000 Assessment in janitorial and clerical setting. Employment Planning Service for ODSP-ES qualified clients. REVEL - a social/recreational program for people aged 18-55 with a disability.
Rehabilitation Centre (COSTI) COSTI 700 Caledonia Rd. Ontario M6B 4H9 416-789-7925 Vocational evaluation and rehabilitation of adults with physical, social, medical and emotional barriers to employment; work assessment; skills training; job search skills; employment preparation; job placement. Must be referred by fee-paying sponsor. (Service provided in Italian, Portuguese, Spanish as well as English).
The Salvation Army Transitional Employment Program SALVATION ARMY 150 Railside Road ON M3A 1A3 (416) 693 - 2116 Empowers individuals with mental health issues by providing personalized support, facilitating employment opportunities and access to community resources. Model of service is psychosocial rehabilitation. Average length of stay is 15 years.
Homelessness Initiative Phase 1 REGENERATION HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES 2600 Eglinton Avenue W ON M6M 1T5 (416) 606 - 6461 Skills training and assistance with activities of daily living, crisis intervention, medication monitoring, and social/recreational activities, employment skills training. Average length of stay is variable from six months to four years. 330-168 Bathhurst Street ON (416) 703 - 9645
Homelessness Initiative Phase 1 REGENERATION HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES 1335 King Street W ON M6K 1H2 (416) 606 - 6461 Skills training and assistance with activities of daily living, crisis intervention, medication monitoring, and social/recreational activities, employment skills training. Average length of stay is variable from six months to four years. 330-168 Bathhurst Street ON (416) 703 - 9645
Pre-Employment Development Programs FRED VICTOR CENTRE 102-100 Lombard Street ON M5C 1M3 416-364-8986 PED 10 week programs in Career Directions and Computer Literacy, Career Directions in Hospitality, and Career Exploration are offered. Call to attend the next orientation session. 145 Queen St. East ON 416-364-8228
Workman Arts WORKMAN ARTS 1001 Queen St. W. Workman Arts Ontario M6J 1H4 416-583-4339 WA Workman Arts is a not-for-profit professional arts company that has more than fifteen years experience integrating artists who have experienced mental health and/or addiction issues with arts professionals. Workman Arts provides opportunities of training, development and employment for members and aims to increase public awareness of mental health and addiction issues through arts productions. Workman ...
Challenging Directions Enterprises (formerly Brock Stop Vocational Rehabilitation Workshop ONTARIO SHORES CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES (FORMERLY WHITBY MENTAL HEALTH CENTRE) 5 Carlow St. Ontario L1N 9T7 1-905-665-4026 CDE Challenging Directions Enterprises (CDE) is a voluntary vocational outpatient program operated from a community setting. At CDE clients learn work skills, social and independent living skills and have the opportunity to enjoy employment within a positive supportive ...
Progress Place Clubhouse PROGRESS PLACE 576 Church Street ON M4Y 2E3 (416) 323 - 0223 The Progress Place Clubhouse is a centre for people with serious mental illness. The clubhouse is a holistic community mental health program that provides psychological rehabilitation through a full range of social, vocational, housing and recreational activities. Progress Place provides opportunities to gain confidence through a work-ordered day, a range of employment opportunities, access to safe and ...
Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) NORTH YORK GENERAL HOSPITAL 555 Finch Avenue West Ontario M2R 1N5 416-632-8708 Located on the second floor at the Branson Site, the Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) serves people over 18 years of age who have mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder and schizoaffective disorder. Typical clients require frequent contacts and often need assistance with activities of daily living, social relationships, employment, ...
National Network For Mental Health NATIONAL NETWORK FOR MENTAL HEALTH 55 King Street, Suite 604 Ontario L2R 3H5 905-682-2423 NNMH To advocate, educate and provide expertise and resources for the benefit of the national consumer/survivor community. Networking and linking consumer/survivors across Canada; increasing communication between consumer groups; linking with the media on mental health issues; newsletter (via e-mail); periodic conferences. Sponsors national consumer/survivor-run ...
Work on Track SENECA COLLEGE 1750 Finch Avenue E ON M2J 2X5 (416) 491 - 5050 Work on Track is an innovative employment preparation program - its goal is to enable persons with psychiatric histories to enter and participate in the labor market. Work on Track helps job seekers and prospective employers to work together. Model of service is supported education.
Redirection Through Education (RTE) GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE 528A-200 King Street E St. James Campus ON M5A 3W8 (416) 415 - 5000 Redirection Through Education is a full time supported education program that helps adults return to work, school or training. Follow up counseling is available to assist with transitions to employment training, education, or other activities. Students can complete college credits, assess their academic potential, complete vocational testing and a work placement.
For You GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE 528A-200 King Street E St. James Campus ON M5A 3W8 (416) 415 - 5000 The For You Program is a life skills training program that includes physical and health education, leisure opportunities and community reintegration. The For You Program is a dynamic, experience-based program for adults currently coping with the impact of mental or emotional health changes and addictions which presently interfere with employment, schooling, or training. The program uses a varied...
Fresh Start FRESH START 761 Queen St. West, Suite 207 Ontario M6J 1G1 416-504-4262 A property services business operated by psychiatric survivors of the mental health system. Employment for psychiatric survivors doing professional office, industrial and outdoor maintenance services (including groundskeeping). Call to inquire or to apply for work.
Day Treatment School Program DELISLE YOUTH SERVICES D.B. Hood Community School 2327 Dufferin St. Ontario M6E 3S5 416-394-2010 This program offers an educational and therapeutic learning experience. It is an academic program in conjunction with the Toronto District School Board. The program's objective is to help youth eventually re-enter a mainstream school, alternative school or employment training program.
Support Services for Community Activities CORBROOK 581 Trethewey Drive Ontario M6M 4B8 416-245-5565 Support Services for activities in recreation, leisure and volunteer settings. Services provided for adults with a disability which is a barrier to employment. 581 Trethewey Drive ON 416-245-5565
Ontario Council of Alternative Businesses ONTARIO COUNCIL OF ALTERNATIVE BUSINESSES 1499 Queen St. West Suite 203 Ontario M6R 1A3 416-504-1693 OCAB The Ontario Council of Alternative Businesses (OCAB) is a provincial organization committed to increasing employment opportunities for psychiatric consumer/survivors. OCAB has assisted groups of psychiatric survivors in the development of survivor-run businesses using a Community Economic Development approach. OCAB owns and operates 3 businesses...
Out of This World Café ONTARIO COUNCIL OF ALTERNATIVE BUSINESSES 100 Queen Street W ON M6J 1H4 (416) 535 - 8501 Originally a vocational rehabilitation program run by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Out of This World Café and Espresso Bar (OTW) was divested to the Ontario Council of Alternative Businesses in 2002 to be operated as an alternative business. Over the past five years, OTW has expanded its service and revenue base and currently provides employment opportunities ...
Ingles House LOFT COMMUNITY SERVICES 344 Dundas St. W. Ontario M5T 1G5 416-977-6250 Supportive residential program for young women aged 16 to 24 years of age who are in recovery from substance abuse issues and who have a goal of abstinence; designed to help them with life skills and to support them in their treatment goals in the community. Residents are expected to attend weekly house meetings and lifeskills sessions and to participate in their own individual daily program which could ...
A-Way Express Courier Service A-WAY EXPRESS COURIER SERVICE 2168 Danforth Avenue ON M4C 1K3 (416) 424 - 2266 A-Way Express Courier Service provides meaningful and supportive employment to people with mental health issues (consumer/survivors). Model of service is community economic development based on recovery model. 2168 Danforth Avenue ON (416) 424 - 2266
The Raging Spoon ONTARIO COUNCIL OF ALTERNATIVE BUSINESSES 761 Queen Street W ON M6J 3G1 (416) 504 - 6128 The Raging Spoon is a restaurant and catering business located at 761 Queen Street West, Toronto. For almost 10 years, the Raging Spoon has provided work opportunities for well over 100 psychiatric consumer/survivors who have an interest in food-service-related employment. With hundreds of customers in the non-profit and for-profit sectors, the Raging Spoon continues to expand its ...
Community Treatment Order (CTO)/Case Management Services CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION (CMHA) TORONTO BRANCH 480-700 Lawrence Avenue W Lawrence Square ON M6A 3B4 (416) 789 - 7957 Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Toronto assists people who are on Community Treatment Orders to access case management services. The CMHA works closely with the client, the Community Treatment Order Coordinators, the client's treatment team and other supports to develop a support plan for the client ...
Community Treatment Order (CTO)/Case Management Services CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION (CMHA) TORONTO BRANCH 500-1200 Markham Road ON M1H 3C3 (416) 789 - 7957 Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Toronto assists people who are on Community Treatment Orders to access case management services. The CMHA works closely with the client, the Community Treatment Order Coordinators, the client's treatment team and other supports to develop a support plan for the client while in the ...
Breaking the Cycle OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVANCEMENT 1095 Queen Street West ON M6J 1J1 416-787-1481 Breaking the Cycle is a 9 week program (2 mornings per week) specifically designed for women who have experienced violence. Breaking the Cycle addresses self-esteem, stress management, parenting, health concerns, and barriers to action while providing assertiveness training, goal setting, information about abuse, legal information, and guidance around financial planning and education and training ...
Transitional Youth Program (TYP) CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION (CMHA) TORONTO BRANCH 500-1200 Markham Road ON M1H 3C3 (416) 289 - 6880 The Transitional Youth Program (TYP) assists youth, living east of Yonge Street, who are diagnosed with schizophrenia or a mood disorder and must be just beginning to experience and deal with symptoms of mental illness. The goal of the program is to assist the young individuals to regain/maintain age approximate milestones and minimize the impact of ...
Meeting Place Drop-In, St. Christopher House ST. CHRISTOPHER HOUSE 588 Queen Street W ON M6J 1E3 (416) 504 - 4275 The Meeting Place Adult Drop-in provides services and programs for a diverse group of people, primarily members of our community who are homeless, living in poverty and socially isolated. Through a community development approach, the drop-in works to improve people's lives above and beyond the basics and re-connect with the broader community. Model of service is adult drop-in ...
AbilityWorks JVS TORONTO 74 Tycos Dr. Ontario M6B 1V9 416-787-1151 AbilityWorks helps people with mental health, intellectual, learning and physical disabilities find work. In addition, we can help people retain the jobs they have, obtain more hours of work or advance to a different job altogether. Specific supports include, meetings to help determine work readiness and a realistic job goal to pursue, job trials, working interviews, job coaching and a wage subsidy.
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