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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NIA0062 | Last Modified: 22 Jul 2020 | Last Full Update: 22 Jul 2020 |
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-788-3010 |
| Fax | 905-788-3012 |
| oakcentre@bellnet.ca | |
| Website | www.oakcentre.ca |
| Primary Contact | Ru Tauro, Executive Director, Oak Centre; Phone: 905-788-3010; Fax: 905-788-3012; Email: oakcentre@bellnet.ca |
| Primary Executive | Ru Tauro, Executive Director |
| Site Details | |
| Areas Served | Pelham ; Port Colborne ; Wainfleet ; Welland ; and anywhere in Niagara Region with own transportation |
| Located In Community | Welland |
| Address & Map | Oak Centre 24 Dorothy St Welland, ON L3B 3V7 |
| Intersection | Dorothy St and East Main St |
| Service and Access Details | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19: Open Mon-Fri for two 3-hour shifts each day: 9 am-12 noon (lunch served 11:30 am-12 noon) and 12:30 pm-3:30 pm (lunch served 12:30 pm-1 pm) - call to book a time slot. Evening/weekend program and social events not available until further notice. Some programs available virtually - call for information. A psychosocial rehabilitation program for people with serious and on-going mental health issues following the clubhouse approach. Continuum of employment opportunities including transitional employment(graduated step towards gainful 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 * prevocational setting * meaningful activity |
| Hours | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:30 am-4 pm * Wed 8:30 am-8 pm * Third Sat of the month 11 am-3 pm * Holidays 9 am-2 pm |
| Eligibility | Ages: 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. |
| Application | Application form, orientation period, final membership forms |
| Languages | English - Reception, Website, Interpretation, Programs, Publications ; French - Reception, Interpretation, Programs |
| Fees | None |
| Physical Access | Partially Accessible - Parking - Accessible; Entrance - Usable; Washroom - Usable |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1985 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care ; Foundation - Ontario Trillium Foundation ; Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Local Health Integration Network |
| Service Categories | Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs ; Psychiatric Rehabilitation |
| Print Material | Newsletter - THE ACORN |