Employability Assistance for People with Disabilities Operating Manual
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Appendix I - Other Employment Programs
Day Services
This section provides a brief description of some other employment-focused programs and services for people with disabilities.
The Department of Families offers Day Services as part of its Community Living disABILITY Services program. Funding is provided to not-for-profit organizations that provide a range of Day Services for persons with an intellectual disability, including follow-up services, services with a vocational focus, and personal development services. These services are designed to support eligible participants in the acquisition of new skills, maintenance of existing skills, and enhancement of opportunities for vocational and community participation including, but not restricted to, self-care, work, social and leisure skills.
Day Services are not part of Employability Assistance for People with Disabilities.
A Day Services program participant may be referred to Employability Assistance for People with Disabilities for vocational training, education or employment if and when appropriate.
Information on services can be obtained from the Department of Families office locations:
In Winnipeg: http://www.gov.mb.ca/fs/misc/loc/winnipeg.html
In Rural and Northern Areas: http://www.gov.mb.ca/fs/misc/loc/ruralnorthern.html
Public Service Commission of Manitoba
The Public Service Commission of Manitoba offers an employment placement program called Career Gateway, which provides a placement and referral program for external job seekers who register.
For information on Career Gateway, inquiries may be directed to: Manitoba Government Job Opportunities | Working for the Manitoba Government | Internship and Recruitment Programs
Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care Living
Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care Living supports a wide range of employment-focused services to assist adults experiencing mental illness in preparing for, attaining and retaining employment. Services funded directly through Manitoba Health and Community Wellness include: Selkirk Mental Health Centre, Eden Mental Health Centre and Community Mental Health programs delivered by the Regional Health Authorities (Proctor Program, Program for Assertive Community Treatment, Ventures, and Selkirk and Interlake Mental Health Support Centre.) Two external programs that provide employability services are delivered by Employment Dimensions and Self Starting Creative Opportunities for People in Employment. In addition, MB Health, Seniors and Active Living supports two external addictions agencies that provide employment focused rehabilitation services to individuals with addictions. (Addictions Foundation of Manitoba and The Behavioural Health Foundation.)
For information on services available through Mental Health, inquiries may be directed to:
Manitoba Health
Mental Health Programs
300 Carlton Street
Winnipeg, MB R3B 3M9
Telephone: (204) 786-7101
For information on services available through Addictions Foundation of Manitoba, inquiries may be directed to:
Addictions Foundation of Manitoba
1031 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0R8
Telephone: (204) 944-6200
For information on services available through Behavioural Health Foundation inquiries may be directed to:
Behavioural Health Foundation
35 De La Digue Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3V 1M7