Oak Centre

Lake House, Port Colborne
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Record #: NIA0309 Last Modified: 06 May 2013 Last Full Update: 11 Dec 2012
Contact Information
Address & Map
168 Catharine St
Port Colborne, ON L3K 4K6
 
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Office Phone905-834-4300
Fax905-834-3519
Websitewww.oakcentre.ca
AccessibilityPartially Accessible - Parking - accessible; Entrance - usable; Washrooms - not accessible
Description & Services
Areas ServedPelham ; Port Colborne ; Wainfleet ; Welland ; and anywhere in Niagara Region with own transportation
DescriptionA psychosocial rehabilitation program for people with serious and on-going mental health issues following the clubhouse approach * committed to the belief that all people need to discover and reclaim the power to control their own destiny, share in all aspects of living in a naturally supportive community and have the opportunity to participate with dignity in a regenerative environment that fosters hope 
 
Continuum of employment opportunities including Transitional Employment(graduated step towards gainful employment), Group Employment, Supported Employment, and Independent Employment: * career planning * accessing education * training and employment resources in the community * supports on-the-job or in-training/academic programs 
 
The Lake House location is a separate club house
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
DatesAll year
EligibilityAges: 16 year(s) and up 
 
People with severe or persistent mental health problems who need comprehensive supports and would like assistance to open doors to employment, training or educational opportunities.
LanguagesEnglish ; French
ApplicationApplication form, orientation period, final membership forms
Subjects
Service CategoriesCareer Counselling ~ Chronic/Severe Mental Illness ; Clubhouse Model Psychiatric Rehabilitation ; Psychiatric Resocialization ; Supported Employment ~ Chronic/Severe Mental Illness ; Temporary Employment ~ Chronic/Severe Mental Illness
See Also TermsClubhouse Model Psychiatric Rehabilitation ; Health Resocialization ; Mental Health Drop In Centres ; Prevocational Training ; Psychiatric Resocialization ; Vocational Rehabilitation
SubjectsDrop-in centres ; Employment ; Mental health ; Psychiatric rehabilitation