Mental Health Employment Support Consultant Program

Mental Health Employment Support Consultants work collaboratively with employment agencies within the Muskoka-Kawartha region through the delivery of mental health consultation, group facilitation and informational sessions related to vocational supports and services to help complex clients with mental health concerns find and maintain competitive employment. Consultative supports focus on symptom management, mental health interventions and distress tolerance/coping strategies. Informational sessions may include general information about mental illness, stigma, harm reduction and mental wellness management. Staff also provide assertive outreach to connect clients who require support with effective referrals and facilitated access to community based mental health supports.

Regional Support Staff:

Kawartha Lakes/Haliburton- Jessica Thacker jthacker@cmhahkpr.ca  or 705-772-4095

Northumberland- Alicia Beddoe abeddoe@cmhahkpr.ca or 289-251-5139

Peterborough- Shannon Lee slee@cmhahkpr.ca or 705 748 6711 extension 2056

Muskoka- Natalie Haney nhaney@cmhahkpr.ca or 705-341-0322.

You can also email mhemployment.consultation@cmhahkpr.ca for further information.

Note: If you have feedback regarding this program, please see our Feedback page or contact the program manager, Kerri Kightley.