Networks Employment Solutions - For Individuals Recovering from Mental Illness or Substance Use

Addictions / Substance Use, Employment, and Mental Health - Adult

Provided by Island Community Mental Health Association (ICMHA)

Offers client-driven, individualized support for individuals recovering from mental illness to find and maintain paid employment of their choosing. Works with adults (19 and over) experiencing mental illness and/or substance use issues who want to work.
Participants work collaboratively with Employment Coaches, developing approaches to finding and keeping jobs that work. Coaches get participants looking for work as soon as they are ready. They offer one-on-one assistance for job seekers in meeting their employment goals and offer continual support once work has been obtained or if a job loss occurs.
Job Search
  • Clients and their coach develop an employment plan based on past work experience, strengths, interests, preferences, and life goals of the client.
  • Regular meetings maintain enthusiasm and momentum. Clients actively work towards meeting their employment goals on their own between appointments.
  • Employment coaches are experienced in all aspects of the employment process and can assist with résumé writing, interview practice, job search, the application process and problem-solving.
Job Support
  • Employment coaches work with clients to improve work skills. This can happen in the office or on the job site, as needed.
  • Coaches can help to problem solve with clients about their mental health and its impact in the workplace, and to find solutions or accommodations that will allow them to be successful.
  • They help seek extra accommodations with the employer if necessary or desired.
  • Clients can be part of this program for up to a year. If at a later date they need further support, they can always re-refer.

There is no cost to the client or employer.
Networks works with adults (19 and over) experiencing mental illness and/or substance use issues who want to work.

250-389-1211 ext. 128

Public email: krysten.ocoffey@icmha.ca

Website: https://icmha.ca/supported-employment...

125 Skinner Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V9A 6X4

Office hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM. – 4:00 PM.

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • Physician or nurse practitioner referral
  • Health professional referral
  • Community service organization referral
  • Self-referral
  • Case-manager referral
Referral Forms
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Availability

Service area: Victoria + show cities

Service area cities: Victoria

Service Types Provided
Addictions / Substance Use
  • Recovery Education & Employment Support: Recovery Employment Support - Addictions
Employment
  • Employment Support: Employment Support: Mental Health and Recovery Employment Support - Addictions
Mental Health - Adult
Ways to Access
  • Provided 1:1 in-person

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