Canadian Mental Health Association Mid-island provides job search and employment supports to individuals living with mental health and/or substance use challenges and who want to pursue employment. Employment Support Workers and Job Coaches, based in Nanaimo and Courtenay, provide employment counselling, preparatory workshops, and on-site support for work experience and employment placements.

The Employment Program focuses on the program participant's employment goals and preferences; personalized counselling and support; and rapid job search and placement. Support services begin when the client identifies as job ready and continues as long as the participant wants and needs the support.

Services that are provided:

Resume Development
Create and personalize a resume that reflects you
Employment Workshops
Learn new job search strategies and techniques
Career Assessments
Discover what profession suits you
Labour Market Research
Collect and gather career information
Work Experience
Enhance or learn new skills with employers
Job Coaching
Once you have been hired, receive on-the-job support
Work-search Action Planning
Formulate what steps must be taken in order to achieve a specific goal
Computer Stations
Access our computers for online resources and information to assist in your job search