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Program: Life Directions Employment Supports  
Organization: South-East Grey Support Services
Phone Numbers: 519-378-5514
Fax: 519-924-3575
Email: lifedirections@segss.com
Website: www.lifedirections.ca
Address:
Frontier Pavilion
774292 Hwy 10, Box 12
Flesherton, ON
N0C 1E0
Intersection: Toronto St (Hwy 10) north of Margaret St
Location: Flesherton
Accessibility:     Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-noon
Contacts: Cristin O'Sullivan - Employment Coordinator
Service Description: Employment program provides supports to individuals who are experiencing barriers to employment

Mental Health Supports for Job Seekers Experiencing Employment Barriers:

  • Six-week skills building – pre-employment workshops, update certificates and learn soft skills employers want
  • 12-week work experience – to try new job experiences, learn and demonstrate new capabilities, assisted by a job coach 
  • Follow-up – ongoing support for advocacy, accommodations and employment transition

Employer Supports :

  • 12 weeks of wage subsidy
  • Pre-screened applicants
  • Mental health job coaching – job coaches assist with student and entry-level applicants skills development 
  • Free workshops – offered to all employees including soft skills training  
  • Follow-up – up-to-date employer regulations and staffing retention supports

Meetings can be arranged with program participants and employers off-site if needed
Fees: Free
Application: Call or email
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Newcomers to Canada and people with physical, intellectual or mental health disabilities who are experiencing barriers to employment
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: South East Grey
See Also: Employment Assistance
Employment Assistance for People with Disabilities

This information was last completely updated on 6/6/2023

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