Rise, Toronto

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Rise

Site: Toronto

Record #: MET5354

Last Modified: 09 Jan 2025

Last Full Update: 07 Jan 2025

Contact Information

Office Phone	647-232-7473, (647-232-RISE)
E-Mail	info@risehelps.ca
Website	risehelps.ca
Social Media	Instagram
Primary Contact	Nick Yeo, Director of Programs; Phone: 416-408-1120; Email: nyeo@risehelps.ca

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)	Small business training and lending programs business plan development access flexible loans mentorship programs networking opportunities Small Business Lending Program: access to low-interest loans (up to $10,000) mentorship and other supports Peer Supported Startup Program: 8-week program business skill development program access to skills training, business guidance, and support of a peer network virtual classroom sessions and small-group mentoring $300 start-up grant upon program completion Youth Small Business Program 8 to 10 week business skill development program virtual lessons and mentorship sessions peer co-working $500 start-up grant upon program completion EnterpRISEing You: casual online entrepreneurship course 15-module course centered around business skills and business plan development access to a Rise business advisor upon program completion
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 not be in active bankruptcy or in arrears with child support payments or government taxes Youth Small Business Program: youth aged 16-29 Residency requirement: Canada
Application	Call, email or complete online application Follow-up meeting with business advisor, business and cash flow plan required; supporting documentation must be submitted
Languages	French - by request
Fees	No fees for business advisory and application process services ; 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 ; Business Financing ~ Youth ; Youth Business Programs ~ Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities ; Youth Business Programs ~ Substance Use Disorders

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