Of all persons with disabilities, those with a serious mental illness face the highest degree of stigmatization in the workplace, and the greatest barriers to employment. At the Hero Centre, we make efforts to educate our community about mental health and want to create opportunities that will compliment our clients needs as well as local employers.
Posted at 08:34 AM
Friday, October 5, 2012
Seeing the person before the illness is common practice at the Hero Centre. After all, we wouldn't identify a person as their heart condition, diabetes or cancer would we?...they are a person first. It's Mental Illness Awareness week.
Posted at 08:39 AM
Thursday, October 4, 2012
It's Mental Illness Awareness week. Breaking down barriers and stereotypes of those who are affected by mentall illness is an important piece of our work here at the Hero Centre. There is a person before the illness after all.
Posted at 09:15 AM
Monday, August 20, 2012
It's Monday and the job search contiues...still looking for some ultra part time or odd job opportunities for our clients.
Posted at 10:48 AM
Friday, August 17, 2012
Currently seeking employment opportunities from 10-15 hours weekly. Consider hiring for those odd jobs or ultra part time jobs that never seem to get done.
Posted at 01:48 PM
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
A big thank you to Waterside Management who provided employment opportunities for several of our clients this summer. Duties ranged from yard clean up, to general landscaping, weeding, trimming and grass cutting. We are looking for all types of employment including odd jobs, ultra part time to full time jobs. Give us a call.
Posted at 10:35 AM
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Myth: A person who has had a mental illness can never be "normal." Fact: People with mental illnesses can and do recover and resume normal activities. The vast majority recover.
Posted at 03:44 PM
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Myth: People with mental illness can work low-level jobs but aren't suited for really important or responsible positions. Fact: People with mental illness, like everyone else, have the potential to work at any level depending on their own abilities, experience and motivation.
Posted at 02:43 PM
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Still.... 1 in 5 people will experience a mental health issue at any given time? This number has significant influence in our community and businesses. The Hero Centre can help.
Posted at 10:31 AM
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Did you know that 1 in 5 people will experience a mental health issue at any given time? This number has significant influence in our community and businesses. The Hero Centre can help.
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Of all persons with disabilities, those with a serious mental illness face the highest degree of stigmatization in the workplace, and the greatest barriers to employment. At the Hero Centre, we make efforts to educate our community about mental health and want to create opportunities that will compliment our clients needs as well as local employers.
