What we do

Career Links provides employment supports for individuals experiencing challenges to workforce participation as a result of mental health illness or issues, including those who may have concurrent substance abuse disorders.

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 illness or mental health issues and who may have a concurrent substance abuse disorder
• Demonstrate the readiness, willingness and ability to benefit from service
• Are stabilized on medications
• Have stable personal circumstances (e.g. food, clothing, shelter and transportation)
• Have an identifiable support network

How we do it

• Participant Orientation and Intake
• Career Assessment
• Individualized Service Planning
• Job Stabilization
• Mentorship
• Case Management and Follow-up

Benefits Include

• Time-unlimited job stabilization supports
• Optional disclosure
• Individualized services with intensity of supports tailored to individual need
• Employment placement based on individual preference and career objectives
• Ability to pursue employment and/or volunteer activities
• No minimum required hours of work

Our Approach

• Impacting quality of life through enhanced workforce participation
• Job stabilization supports on a time unlimited basis
• Integrated employment supports
• Facilitated support network communication
• Building natural community and workplace supports
• Addressing issues related to stigma, disclosure and capability
• Building the community’s capacity to be more inclusive of mental health issues/illness