Partnerships

Employment Support and Development (ESD) participates in many innovative partnerships to assist individuals who have mental health and addiction histories to obtain work experience and skills training. ESD is part of the Community Support and Research Unit (CSRU), at CAMH.

Foodshare

ESD has partnered with FoodShare; an organization improving access to healthy food, to offer work opportunities to individuals with addiction and mental health histories. ESD staff work closely with FoodShare staff to identify job opportunities and recruit suitable candidates to match the skills required for positions.

Also in partnership with FoodShare, ESD clients are able to work in the Sunshine Organic Garden and Greenhouse at the Queen street site. Here clients harvest fresh fruits and vegetables and assist with selling organic produce to the community. This work experience assists clients with their recovery and re-entry into the workforce.

George Brown College

Through a partnership with the Academic Upgrading and Career Entrance Program (ACE) at George Brown College, clients are able to develop skills necessary for college entrance. Strong linkages also exist with the Assistant Cook Extended Training (ACET) and Construction Craft Worker Extended Training (CCWET) at George Brown College

The Job Opportunity Information Network (JOIN)

CAMH ESD is a member of the Job Opportunity Information Network (JOIN), which assists persons living with disabilities to find work and employers to recruit qualified candidates. The ESD team shares and receives job leads with a service provider network comprised of 24 member agencies which helps connect employees with employers quickly. Click here for more information