RISE
Site: Niagara Region and Hamilton
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NIA0966 | Last Modified: 10 Nov 2020 | Last Full Update: 24 Oct 2019 |
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 289-438-3939 ext 208 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-855-464-7473 (1-855-464-RISE) |
| After Hours Phone | 289-479-1052 |
| Crisis Phone | 416-712-2150 |
| niagara@risehelps.ca | |
| Website | www.risehelps.ca |
| Social Media |     |
| Primary Contact | Vern Vautour, Business Advisor (and Community Outreach) |
| Alternate Contact | Nick Yeo, Lending Program Manager; Phone: 416-978-5498; Email: nyeo@risehelps.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Geff Stutman, Lead, Strategic Projects (including Mentors); Phone: 416-232-7473 * 416-978-7186; Email: gstutman@risehelps.ca |
| Primary Executive | Beth Dea, Chief Operating Officer; Phone: 416-978-5530; Email: bdea@risehelps.ca |
| Site Details | |
| Areas Served | Hamilton ; Niagara Region |
| Boundaries | Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Niagara River and Hamilton |
| Located In Community | St Catharines |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Church St and Niagara St |
| Mailing Address | Rotman School of Management - University of Toronto 105 St George St Toronto, ON M5S 3E6 |
| Service and Access Details | |
| Description (Service) | Provides microfinancing and mentoring to individuals interested in becoming self-employed or starting a business and/or entrepreneurs and who are living with or have experienced mental illness and addictions. RISE is a charity organization partnered with the support of the Rotman School of Management and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). The Rotman School and CAMH participate in advisory functions, volunteering their respective expertise in business mentoring and mental health supports to the benefit of clients. |
| Hours | Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm * Wed 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-2 pm |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up Qualifying candidates have experienced or are experiencing mental health or addition issues,are interested in self-employment or starting a business (full or part-time), cannot qualify for a traditional loan, are not in an active bankruptcy, are not behind payments with Student Loans and CRA and/or child supports, and are willing to submit a business plan and budget, provide personal information, register a business and agree to work with a mentor. |
| Application | Call and speak with a regional Community Outreach and Business Advisor or complete an application online. |
| Languages | English ; French - Publications |
| Fees | None ; There are no fees for applications, coaching, consulting, mentors, and other supports. However business loans for events and/or businesses are subject to a low interest rate. |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 2009 |
| Service Categories | Business Assistance Services ~ Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities ; Business Assistance Services ~ Substance Use Disorders ; Business Financing ~ Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities ; Business Financing ~ Substance Use Disorders |