Stride

Service: Employment Peer Mentor Program

Record #: OAK9143
Last Modified: 01 Oct 2024
Last Full Update: 08 Mar 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-693-4252
Fax 905-875-9262
E-Mail info@stride.on.ca
Website stride.on.ca/adults
Contact Form https://stride.on.ca/contact-us
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn, X (Twitter) X (Twitter), YouTube YouTube
Primary Contact Bonnie Trimble, Manager, Specialized Employment Services; Phone: 905-693-4252 ext 500 * 905-875-6276; Email: btrimble@stride.on.ca
Alternate Contact Stephanie McCann, Quality & Operations Analyst; Phone: 905-693-4252 ext 221 * 905-399-6427; Email: smccann@stride.on.ca

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

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

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 ; Peel Region
Eligibility Ages: 16 year(s) and up
Application
Languages English
Fees None

Categories and Classification

Youth Main Categories Employment ; Mental Health / Addiction
Youth Sub-Categories Mental Health Employment Programs ; Mental Health Employment Resources ; Mental Health Resources & Support
Service Categories Peer Mental Health Support Services ; Peer Mental Health Support Services ~ Employment Issues

Agency Overview

Locations for this Service