Looking for work? We can help!
Routes to Work is committed to the idea that employment can be a part of an individual's recovery plan. We will provide access to the supports needed to find and maintain employment.
Why return to work?
- Do you want the financial rewards of extra income and greater financial independence?
- Do you need a reason to get going in the morning?
- Do you realize employment can be a part of the journey to wellness?
- Do you want to meet people, make new friends and develop social skills?
- Do you want to give back to your community and feel worthwhile?
- Help you get ready to return to work.
- Help you explore your skills, attitude and interests to identify the right job for you.
- Assist you to develop a resume and cover letters.
- Help you practice interviews to overcome anxiety.
- Provide job support and job developers to assist you to find and keep employment.
Anyone who identifies that he/she has a mental illness or a psychiatric disability.
Do you qualify?
There are only two requirements to join the Routes to Work Program:
- You consider yourself to have a mental illness or psychiatric disability.
- You have not had a regular Employment insurance claim in the past three years.
Fast Facts
- One in five citizens will experience a mental illness
- 85% will recover with community support
- 70% of individuals with a severe mental illness are unemployed and 75% of those desire employment
For more information call:
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REDI Enterprises Society 860 Allowance Avenue S.E. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 7S6 Tel: [403] 526-5742 Fax: [403] 529-0462 E-mail: redi@redi.ca |
Sponsored by: and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada |