What we do
Career Links provides employment supports for individuals experiencing challenges to workforce participation as a result of a mental health issue and/or addiction.
Career Links takes a comprehensive approach to the development of natural supports and ongoing mentorship in the workplace.
Who we serve
- Are 18 years of age or older
- Experience barriers to employment as a result of a mental health issue and/or addiction
- Demonstrate the readiness, willingness and ability to benefit from service
How we do it
- Participant Orientation and Intake
- Career Assessment
- Individualized Service Planning
- Optional Job Stabilization Support
- Optional Peer Support
- Case Management and Follow-up
Benefits Include
- Individualized services with duration and intensity of supports tailored to individual need
- Job search support based on individual preferences and career objectives
- No minimum required hours of work
Our Approach
- Impacting quality of life through enhanced workforce participation
- Integrated employment supports
- Facilitated support network communication
- Addressing issues related to stigma, disclosure and capability
- Building the community’s capacity to be more inclusive of mental health issues/illness