Opportunities Fund

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About:

For people facing mental health challenges, we offer three weeks of workshop based pre-employment skills training combined with individual mental health counselling, job coaching, support with furthering education, and up to 14 weeks of paid work experience opportunities.

Hours:

Monday to Friday; 9:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.

Location:

YSM Martin Centre, 306 Gerrard St. E.

Contact:

Eligibility:

  • Self-identify as having a mental challenge that restricts their ability to perform daily activities.
  • Legally entitled to work in Canada
  • Not involved in any other employment assistance

What to expect:

Your first point of contact will be an Opportunities Fund team member who will be able to answer any questions you may have about the program and how to get involved. You will be scheduled for an intake appointment to assess your eligibility and suitability for the program. During the intake process you will be asked for some personal information including but not limited to: past work history, education, any barriers you may have faced such as mental health challenges, housing, or personal supports, so that we can assess what services you need and how we can best serve you. If the program is a fit for you, someone from the team will contact you with further details.