Do you want to work?

Employment Support and Development (ESD), is an innovative employment assistance option offered at CAMH. It is part of the Community Support and Research Unit (CSRU), at CAMH and works with people who have mental health and addiction histories who want to find and keep a job. ESD at CAMH is also an Ontario Disability Support (ODSP), Employment Supports Service Provider. During our last year over 100 individuals started jobs with assistance from the ESD team.

What We Do

ESD at CAMH assists people who have mental health and addiction histories link up to casual, part-time, and full time work in a wide variety of jobs. ESD also provides ongoing support to increase job retention and ensure success.

How CAMH ESD Can Help You

CAMH ESD offers:

	...I have been helped to rebuild my job skills and repair my self esteem... I am now moving forward to more permanent employment that will allow me to lead an independent and productive life.
	- CAMH ESD Client

• A dedicated team of vocational counselors to assist you with your employment needs
• Individual assistance with job search and interview skills
• Access to job leads in your area of interest and expertise
• Innovative partnerships to help get you back in the workforce and obtain job training
• Workshops on topics of interest such as assertiveness in the workplace, interview and job search skills
• Basic computer training to help you upgrade your skills
• Ongoing support to help you keep your job
• Onsite English as a Second Language, Literacy and Basic Skills upgrading, and skills development for college entrance

Contact Us

Referrals for Employment Support and Development are open to clients of CAMH and the community. To find out more please contact us at
Phone: 416 535-8501 ext 4876
Email: esd_info@camh.net

Its starts with one call!

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Content updated: August 26, 2008 3:15 PM

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