Stride Referral Form

• I am 16 years or older.

• I reside in Halton or Peel OR have been referred by a service provider within the Halton & Peel Region.

• I am interested in finding employment.

• I understand that Stride is not a temporary (temp) staffing agency (with a roster of job placements/job board), or a volunteering agency.

Job seekers and Stride staff will work collaboratively to find employment opportunities.

• I understand that Stride does not assist with unpaid school co-op placements.

• I understand that Stride will support me to find competitive employment based on my needs and skills, and what is available in the job market.

• I experience mental health and/or addiction concerns (no diagnosis is required to access services).

Mental Health concerns are conditions in which people’s thinking, mood and behaviours significantly impact their day-to-day functioning. Mental health conditions can include depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar, personality disorders, trauma-based disorders, and many others, as well as addictions/substance use disorders. 

While we do support individuals with dual diagnoses (those with both a mental health condition and a developmental disability), if your primary diagnosis is neurodevelopmental or a developmental disability, there are services that may better meet your needs, please see our list of Community Resources. 

If you are unsure whether Stride meets your needs, please call the Stride office at (905) 693-4252.

• I am able to independently participate in services and work towards my employment goals.

We are happy to collaborate with your family and/or service providers to help you achieve your employment goals. Please note that you must be able to participate with minimal support from family and/or service providers, and to participate independently in activities related to your employment goals (e.g., job searches, attend interviews, etc.).

If you require more intensive and in-depth services related to ongoing job coaching and support (ex: 1:1 support during all work shifts), please see our list of Community Resources for other services that may better meet your needs

• I am not receiving employment supports from another Employment Ontario service provider.

If you have signed up or are receiving support from another Employment Ontario Service Provider, we encourage you to (re)connect with that provider. If the Service Provider does not offer the specialized mental health and addiction services that you require, we can explore the option of transferring your file to Stride. Please indicate this request on your referral and provide the name of your current Service Provider, if known. To see a list of Employment Ontario Service Providers please visit the following links: 

Halton: Employment Ontario Service Providers 

Peel:  Employment Ontario Service Providers