- STRIDE hosts all-day Strategic Planning session with staff and board members.
- Begin marketing review with Leanne Nullmeyer, Go-To-Market Advisor to update messaging and marketing reboot process.
- Hire Barefoot Creative to assist agency with new logo design, update website and marketing tools.
- WCG Services has been selected as the new Service System Manager for Peel region; STRIDE’s business case to offer employment services in Peel is accepted.
- COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 results in all face-to-face interactions with clients suspended, service with clients provided by phone, email, text, and face time, additional enhanced services offered to clients, use of Zoom Meetings, weekly team meetings with staff, and wellness activities to support staff.
- MH LHIN provides several rounds of Emergency Funding to address pressures of COVID-19.
- STRIDE acquires a new site in South Halton at 247 North Service Road, Oakville.
- Funding is received from the Canada Emergency Community Support Fund to hire two Intake Specialists and Virtual Service Specialist from July/20 to March/21.
- STRIDE Health and Safety Committee develop comprehensive Return to Work Action Plan document for the agency.
- STRIDE accepted to participate in the GIVE Oakville Campaign provided by the Oakville Community Foundation; we raised $15,000 to develop 600 Stress Survival Kits for clients.
- In recognition of the challenges created by the pandemic, the MCCSS implements a new temporary ‘blended’ funding model for the 2020/21 contracts.
- The STRIDE United Way Campaign Committee raised a total of $4,049 for the United Way Halton & Hamilton – our highest amount raised for UWHH in history.
- The Wellness & Culture Team begin the process of implementing the standards of Psychological Health & Safety into our organization.
- MH LHIN approves business case for development of new Pre-Employment Program and Job Development Services.
- STRIDE acquires a new satellite office in Burlington within Summit Housing & Outreach Programs.
- Employment Peer Mentor Program participates in Wilfred Laurier University study on the ‘Impacts of Peer Support on Occupational Recovery Outcomes’.
- Get into Project continues training and job opportunities with Tim Horton’s.
- Ontario government released new legislation called The People’s Healthcare Act, 2019, that will guide the restructuring of the province’s health care system, which leads to creation of Ontario Health.
- STRIDE becomes a member of Connected Care Halton – Ontario Health Team, and Burlington Ontario Health Team.
- Support & Housing Halton and STRIDE develop formal agreement to offer transitional training opportunities.
- Ontario government announces introduction of a new model to manage the employment service system more effectively to meet the needs of job seekers, businesses and communities.
- MH LHIN provided special recognition to STRIDE regarding the exceptional work of our organization over the past year as we worked to re-structure the Worksite Training Program, and develop our new Pre-Employment Program.
- Secured new site in North Halton, located at 211 Guelph Street, Georgetown.
- Burlington Community Foundation hosts People Power 2019 and STRIDE received a grant for $4,000 in support of our outstanding mission-based work.
- STRIDE accepted to United Way Halton & Hamilton Social Innovation Project focused on social enterprise.
- STRIDE hosts Health Equity Webinar with CAMH.
- 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.
