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Record #: MET5354
Last Modified: 19 Apr 2024
Last Full Update: 19 Oct 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone 647-232-7473 ; 647-232-RISE
E-Mail info@risehelps.ca
Website risehelps.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn, Twitter Twitter
Primary Contact Nick Yeo, Director of programs; Phone: 647-232-7473; Email: nyeo@risehelps.ca
Alternate Contact Nick Yeo, Director of programs

Site Information

Located In Community Toronto
Address & Map
2 Carleton St
Suite 1806
Toronto, ON
Canada M5B 1J3
Mailing Address 2 Carleton St 
Suite 1806 
Toronto, ON 
Canada M5B 1J3
Physical Access Wheelchair accessible building ; barrier free washrooms ; braille elevators with lowered buttons

Agency and Service Names

Legal Name Rotman CAMH Social Enterprise Development;

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Staff working remotely until further notice, contact via email recommended

Microfinancing, mentorship and support for entrepreneurs

Small Business Lending -- business loans ; business financing up to $10,000

Youth Small Business Program -- for youth 16-29 years ; free 10-week online program including business coaching to develop a viable business plan ; refurbished laptop supplied if needed ; post program grant for business start-up available

EnterpRISEing You -- free self-directed and self-paced online course to develop a viable business plan

Event Lending -- small, short term loans to cover expenses in attending events to showcase or sell your product

Peer Support Start-up Program-- 8-week program includes education, advisory and mentorship sessions
Hours

Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Areas Served Canada
Eligibility Individuals who self-identify as having current or past mental health and/or addiction challenges, who are are interested in self-employment and are unable to access business financing from mainstream sources ; must reside in Canada and not be in active bankruptcy or in arrears with child support payments or government taxes
Application

Call, email or complete online application ; follow-up meeting with business advisor, business and cash flow plan required, and supporting documentation must be submitted
Languages French - by request
Fees Business advisory and application process services -- free ; interest charged on all financing products

Categories and Classification

Youth Main Categories Employment ; Mental Health / Addiction
Youth Sub-Categories Mental Health Employment Programs ; Mental Health Employment Resources ; Self Employment / Entrepreneurship
Service Categories Adult Mentoring Programs ~ Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities ; Adult Mentoring Programs ~ Substance Use Disorders ; Business Assistance Services ~ Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities ; Business Assistance Services ~ Substance Use Disorders ; Business Financing ~ Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities ; Business Financing ~ Substance Use Disorders ; Youth Business Programs ~ Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities ; Youth Business Programs ~ Substance Use Disorders

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