Supportive Employment Program

Supportive Employment Program is designed for those committed to competitive employment as an attainable goal. The client is an active participant in identifying an indidualized job placement according to their suitability, strenghs and work experience in collaboration with CMHA and other agencies.

Program Objectives

1. To explore clients' interests, abilities, skills, strenghts and barries in order to develop their vocational goal
2. To help client access existing employment and educational resources within the community
3. To help client obtain job-related skills they need to prepare for today's competitive work force
4. To assist in finding an appropriate match between the client's needs and abilites with community employment opportunities

Admission Criteria

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Individual is living with a severe mental illness or concurrent disorder (mental illness combined with substance use disorder)
• Must reside in the Champlain East region (SDG/PR & Akwesasne)
• Client who were unable to secure employment using other services and resources
• Clients who have identified goals of where they would like to work or what they would like to do (what some people call "their interests")

Download the Supportive Employment Program Brochure