- Worked with LBGC Consultants to transition services from Worksite Training Program and develop business case for new Pre-Employment Services.
- Mississauga Halton Local Health Integration Network (MH LHIN) acknowledges STRIDE for exemplary work over past year.
- Participated in MH LHIN working groups – Defining Case Management and Minimum Data Set, to develop updated standards of practice for all agencies.
- Implemented Ontario Perception of Care to gather important feedback regarding client experiences.
- Participated in a pilot project with the Mental Health Commission of Canada re, Magnet, an on-line job finding platform funded by Ryerson University.
- Developed our first Health Equity Impact Assessment focusing on access to services within our new program model.
- Participating in a three-year research project “Disclosing a Psychiatric Condition in the Workplace: Evaluation of Stigma and Work Outcomes” with Conestoga College.
- Region of Halton provided Community Investment Funds for Return to Work workshops.
- Received funds from the Burlington Community Foundation for employment assistance related items.
- Raised $20,000 at our annual Strokes for STRIDE Golf Tournament held in May 2018 with Boston Pizza franchises in Oakville and Milton.
- The Beer Store hosted a Charity Golf Tournament supporting STRIDE and raising $15,000 for the organization.
- Partnered with Prince’s Charities Canada to offer training and employment opportunities for youth at Cineplex Entertainment.
- STRIDE becomes fully accredited by the Canadian Centre for Accreditation effective February 2017 to February 2021.
- Quality Committee develops the agency’s first Quality Improvement Plan for 2017-18, using the six quality dimensions provided by the Mississauga Halton LHIN.
- 3rd Annual Strokes for STRIDE Golf Tournament was held on May 27th raising $20,000 for STRIDE.
- Participation in the MH LHIN High Intensity Community Services Review with KPMG leads to formation of two working groups – Defining Case Management and Minimum Data Set.
- Oakville Community Foundation provides funds to our Youth Employment Program.
- STRIDE participates in events to celebrate Mental Health Week, held during May, in Oakville and Acton.
- STRIDE works to address specific clause of Bill 148 – Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017; advocating to local politicians and community stakeholders regarding the future status of our Worksite Training Program.
- We are one of several partner agencies that participated in the development of a proposal for a Youth Wellness Hub for North Halton.
- STRIDE continues our work regarding Health Equity through participation in the MH LHIN collaborative, training sessions, and development of a Health Equity Impact Assessment.
- Mental Health Commission of Canada approaches STRIDE to request our participation on a new initiative with Magnet, an online job finding platform.
- STRIDE participates in a new initiative with Oakville Community Foundation and Sheridan College to develop funding solutions for the community.
- Agency develops a Service Continuity Plan to ensure critical operations continue to be available after a disaster
- One-Link becomes the central referral source for all 10 MH LHIN mental health and addiction service providers
- Our Employment Supports Team develops a Mental Health in the Workplace presentation for employers
- 2nd Annual Strokes for STRIDE Golf Tournament was held on May 28th raising $20,000 for STRIDE
- Mark Cox resigns from STRIDE after 16 years as Manager of our South Halton site
- STRIDE participates in the MH LHIN Health Equity Data Collection Project
- Participation in the Mindful Employer project provides support for mental health awareness within the agency
- Our peers develop the STRIDE FORWARD workshops for individuals requiring additional assistance and support
- South Halton site hosts our first United Way BBQ and Open House event for clients, community services, employers and funders
- STRIDE receives new base funding from the Mississauga Halton Local Health Integration Network to develop a new Employment Peer Mentor program, hiring four new staff members, working at 245 Commercial Street in Milton
- Strokes for STRIDE Golf Tournament held on May 30th at Carlisle Golf Club sponsored by Boston Pizza in Milton and Oakville, raises $25,000 for STRIDE
- STRIDE signs a Charter for the ‘No Wrong Door’ indicating our agency will focus on the eight principles
- A new Quality Committee is developed with representation from the Board of Directors and management team
- A new third Vocational Support Worker is hired for our North Halton location to assist in meeting client and contract demands
- Various agencies, including STRIDE, host ‘Hearing Voices’ event during Mental Health Week, held on May 6th
- Halton Region approves Community Investment funding for the Pre-Vocational Workshops sessions to be offered throughout the year
- We are the recipient agency of the Moore’s Canadian Suite Drive in Oakville held during the months of June and July
- STRIDE becomes a member of the Milton and Halton Hills Health Links Alliance Steering Committee
- STRIDE finalizes an agreement with College Boreal to provide employment supports to ODSP-ES clients requesting services in French
- Connex Health conducted a second Health Risk Assessment with all staff members addressing employee and organizational health
- Negotiated a new Multi-Sector Accountability Agreement (M-SAA) for 2014-17 with the Mississauga-Halton Local Health Integration Network (MH LHIN)
- The Ontario Trillium Foundation approved funding to hire a consultant to obtain new, challenging, and financially beneficial contracts for our worksites, as well as develop a new website and marketing materials
- Staff and Board participated in a Strategic Planning session leading to the development of a new Strategic Plan for 2014-19
- Participated in the donation Collection Box Program at 9 LCBO retail outlets in Central Region
- ‘Breaking the Barriers’ event held in Oakville with Community Living Oakville
- STRIDE is participating in the Milton Health Links
- Staff members completed a Health Risk Assessment with Connex leading to the development of the Health and Culture Team
- The Burlington Community Foundation provides funding to offer the HYPE group (Helping Youth Prepare for Employment) in the Burlington community
- STRIDE partnered with CMHA, United Way Oakville and the Oakville Y to sponsor the ‘You, Me, and Us: Mental Health and the Family’ event
- STRIDE is now an ODSP-ES Service Provider in Peel providing services in French for the MCSS
- STRIDE participated in the Nutrience Oakville Marathon held in September
- The Human Resources Committee developed a new Employee Performance Appraisal & Recognition Program
- Received funding from the MCSS for ODSP-ES Short-Term Training Services
- Administered a Consumer Community Input Survey to develop a better understanding of the employment needs of individuals facing mental health and/or addiction issues
- MH LHIN launches System Access Model (SAM) and Service Resolution Implementation
- Jim Treliving visits STRIDE in November
- STRIDE receives accreditation from the Canadian Centre for Accreditation.
- STRIDE joins CMHA-HRB to host Mental Health Week event focusing on ‘Working Well’ with speakers Jan Wong and Mary Ann Baynton.
- STRIDE participates in LCBO Coin Box Program.
- Received funding from the Oakville Community Foundation to assist our Youth Employment Program.
- Representation on Halton Equity & Diversity Roundtable.
- Halton Region provides Community Investment Funds for one-year for the provision of Pre-Vocational Workshops.
- Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to track organizational data.
- We become a WSIB Service Provider, offering specialized services as part of their Work Re-integration Program
- Our Head Office and Employment Connections program relocates to 55 Ontario Street South in Milton.
- Became a member of Mindful Employer Canada making a commitment to support workplace mental health.
- Partnership agreement developed with Halton Hills Public Library.
- Mississauga/Halton Local Health Integration Network (MH LHIN) provides one-time funding for health and safety initiatives.
- STRIDE participates in LCBO Coin Box Program.
- STRIDE develops a new Staff Wellness Team to promote a healthier work environment for employees.
- Boston Pizza fundraiser generated $830 for our South Halton Café.
- Transitional training opportunities offered in property maintenance, office cleaning and in our Café.
- STRIDE is represented in a MH LHIN pilot project involving key youth and adult services in an attempt to facilitate a planned approach to transitioning youth into the adult mental health & addiction system.
- STRIDE receives base funding from the MH LHIN to develop a Youth Employment Program.
- We became a member agency of the Mental Health Employment Supports Network.
- STRIDE receives funding from all four Halton United Way’s to support our Employment Connections Program.
- A Client Training & Education Fund is established using funds generated from a STRIDE fundraiser.
- STRIDE receives funding from United Way of Milton & the Milton Community Fund to develop the Emerging Workforce Youth Program.
- CIBC provides funding in the amount of $2,000, to be used towards to the purchase of an automated pallet wrapper in Acton.
- Enhance services with the Region of Halton with the addition of Resume Development program for Ontario Works participants.
- Receive grant from CIBC Bank in Oakville for enhancement of Employment Resource Centre in the South.
- Participate in the Benchmarks of Excellence program in preparation for accreditation and enhance understanding of quality improvement.
- Prosperity One provides Community Investment fund for Employment Resource Centre in the North.
- Employment Connections is introduced as our new Supported Employment program.
- OCAN (Ontario Common Assessment of Need) is introduced to mental health agencies across the province.
- Joined the Halton Social Enterprise Collaborative with the Region of Halton along with a group of service providers to increase awareness/interest in social enterprise.
- Kevin Flynn, Chair of the Select Committee on Mental Health & Addictions visits our South Halton site.
- All health service providers are required to provide regular updates to ConnexOntario – a web-based service providing information about all MOHLTC programs.
- STRIDE becomes a member agency of the Mental Health Employment Supports Network (MHESN).
- STRIDE celebrated its 25th anniversary.
- A new 15-passenger van was purchased for the North Halton site.
- Approved for funding by all four Halton United Way agencies.
- Application to the IBM Corporation–Technology Donation Program was approved.
- The South Halton Café was established.
- New Passenger Van purchased for South Halton site.
- First time funding received from United Way of Halton Hills and United Way of Burlington & Greater Hamilton to assist our Supported Employment program.
- Goodwill Amity & the Halton Board of Education developed ‘Way to the Future’ program whereby STRIDE provided Forklift Training to students.
- Community Foundation of Oakville provided funding to assist in establishment of three Employment Resource Centres.
- MCSS introduced a transformation of the ODSP-ES system into an employment placement and retention service where funding is directly linked to employment outcomes.
- New fee-for-service agreement developed with Region of Halton to serve Ontario Works participants.
- STRIDE chosen to participate in the Pan-Canada Research Project on Supported Employment.
- Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care provide funding to purchase CRMS software, required for MIS and CDS compliance.
- STRIDE receives new Accord funding for the provision of Case Management – Vocational Specialist services.
- Burlington and Oakville sites close and consolidate into one South Halton site at 2245 Wyecroft Road, Oakville.
- STRIDE celebrated its 20th Anniversary.
- Involvement with the Halton Outcome Measurement Capacity Project begins.
- Support & Housing Halton, CMHA, and STRIDE secure funding for the Supporting Communities Partnership Initiative (SCPI).
- Funding received from the Burlington Community Foundation & Donald Berman Foundation.
- New site in Acton becomes Good Manufacturing Practice compliant.
- Local Health Integration Networks (LHIN’s) are introduced by the Government of Ontario as new system of healthcare.
- Closure of Pro Vision Packaging.
- Acton work site re-locates.
- United Way of Milton provides funding for our Supported Employment program.
- Head office relocates to new site in Milton with CMHA-Halton.
- Trillium funding for 2 new passenger vans.
- Affirmative business – Pro Vision Packaging opens.
- Get A Grip closes.
- STRIDE registered with ODSP-ES as a service provider for Supported Employment.
- Name change from Halton Work Program to STRIDE and H.W.P. Productions to Get A Grip.
- The Region of Halton provides funding for Supported Employment services for Ontario Works participants.
- Psychosocial Rehabilitation Toolkit released and implemented by Halton Work Programme.
- United Way of Oakville funding is received for our Supported Employment program.
- Re-location of Head Office to Milton with 5 mental health agencies.
- Federal government withdrew funding support for the Bronte Labour Exchange and HWP took over the BLE’s responsibilities for Halton residents living with mental illness.
- Affirmative business, H.W.P. Production is established, with business partner Bonar Packaging.
- Proposal for expansion of Halton Work Programme to North Halton was accepted and new site opened in Acton.
- HCWP renamed to Halton Work Programme and was incorporated as a Registered Charitable Organization.
- HCWP moved to locations in Oakville (447 Speers Road) and Burlington (1421 Graham’s Lane).
- Burlington Work Project Program and the Oakville Oasis Work Program were amalgamated and approved for funding by Ministry of Health and became Halton Co-ordinated Work Program (HCWP).
- Ministry of Health funding was granted October 1, 1983.
- Two separate vocational rehabilitation projects operating in Halton – Oasis Work Program in Oakville and the Work Project Program in Burlington.
- Funding granted by Federal Job Development Grant Assistance Program through Canada Employment & Immigration Centre (CEIC).
- CEIC identified the need for a work-oriented rehabilitation program in the community to serve people with a mental illness.
- Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) sponsored Oasis Work Project beginning February 1981.
