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Service: Employment Peer Mentor Program
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK9143 | Last Full Update: 11 Mar 2022 |
| Memos and Bulletins | |
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| Public Comments | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Continuing to provide virtual and modified services using email, phone, text, and video conferencing, while also gradually re-opening office locations to be able to support clients virtually or in-person. Check website for current status. |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 289-627-1861 |
| Fax | 289-350-1207 |
| info@stride.on.ca | |
| Website | stride.on.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/STRIDE4WORK Instagram: www.instagram.com/stride4work LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/stride-supported-training-and-rehabilitation-in-diverse-environments- Twitter: twitter.com/STRIDE4WORK YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC67Ulx6jeaDqj0BCM18IGng |
| Primary Contact | Bonnie Trimble, Manager, Specialized Employment Services; Phone: 905-693-4252 ext 500 * 905-875-6276; Fax: 289-350-1207; Email: btrimble@stride.on.ca |
| Contact Form | https://stride.on.ca/contact-us |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Continuing to provide virtual and modified services using email, phone, text, and video conferencing, while also gradually re-opening office locations to be able to support clients virtually or in-person. Check website for current status. ------------------------------------- Employment Peer Mentor Program: * open to individuals who are 16 years or older who have experienced or are experiencing mental health and/or addiction challenges * Employment Peer Mentors (EPMs) are individuals with lived experience with mental health and/or addiction issues and who are in recovery * provide a positive role model through support, guidance, mutual exchange and coaching from the perspective of lived experience Services may include: * support to find employment and access community resources * provide support during appointments, assistance with paperwork and attend meetings when needed * assist in developing a personal wellness plan and goals |
| Hours | Hours vary * call for information |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up |
| Application | Referral by a mental health professional, physician, psychiatrist, family or self |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Halton Region |
| Mailing Address | 55 Ontario St S, Suite 26 Milton, ON L9T 2M3 |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable - See service locations |
| Categories and Classification | |
| Service Categories | Peer Support Services ~ Employment Issues ; Peer Support Services ~ Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities |