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.
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
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
