STRIDE Employment Services

STRIDE Employment Services Providing employment support & resources to individuals with mental health and/or addictions. https://linktr.ee/stride4work

September at Stride 🍂✨We have some exciting FREE workshops happening this month! Swipe through to see what’s coming up ➡...
09/02/2026

September at Stride 🍂✨

We have some exciting FREE workshops happening this month! Swipe through to see what’s coming up ➡️

🌿 FYS: Changing Seasons, Changing Paths
📅 Wednesday, September 16 | 1:30–3:30 PM
Join us for a peer-led mental health and wellness workshop exploring life changes and transitions, what’s within our control, and practical ways to stay grounded and supported through new seasons of life.

☕ YAP: Job Search Café — Sip, Search & Apply
📅 Thursday, September 24 | 3:00–5:00 PM
Looking for work or feeling stuck in your job search? Bring your laptop and join us for a relaxed, supportive session where we’ll explore opportunities, work on applications and resumes, and take the next step together.

✨ Free to attend! Visit stride.on.ca to register and learn more.

as Risk ManagementInclusive workplaces don’t take more risk — they manage it better.Early support, clear processes, an...
09/01/2026

as Risk Management

Inclusive workplaces don’t take more risk — they manage it better.
Early support, clear processes, and flexibility reduce crises, grievances, and turnover.

Inclusion isn’t just values-driven. It’s risk-aware leadership.

Deloitte links inclusive culture to stronger organizational resilience and lower people-related risk (https://www.deloitte.com/ca/en/services/consulting/research/2023-global-human-capital-trends-report.html).

Interested in exploring what this could look like in your organization? Connect with our team at [email protected] to learn more!

Episodic Needs ≠ Unreliable WorkersEpisodic health needs don’t equal unreliable employees.Capacity can fluctuate — just ...
08/25/2026

Episodic Needs ≠ Unreliable Workers

Episodic health needs don’t equal unreliable employees.

Capacity can fluctuate — just like with physical injuries, caregiving responsibilities, or life events.

With planning, communication, and flexibility, great employees stay great employees.

CAMH research shows that with appropriate supports, people with mental health challenges perform as well as their peers (https://www.camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-stories/new-study-shows-integrated-collaborative-care-helps-youth-access-supports-faster?).

Interested in exploring what this could look like in your organization? Connect with our team at [email protected] to learn more!

Join us this Thursday for Adulting 101! 🌱Adulthood comes with a lot to navigate, and you don’t have to figure it all out...
08/24/2026

Join us this Thursday for Adulting 101! 🌱

Adulthood comes with a lot to navigate, and you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Join Stride’s Young Adult Program for an interactive workshop focused on practical life skills, everyday wellness, building healthy routines, and creating systems that actually work for you.

📅 Thursday, August 27
⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 Stride Oakville Office — 247 North Service Road & Virtually via Microsoft Teams

Open to young adults ages 18–29. Come connect, reflect, and leave with practical tools and resources to make everyday life a little easier.

Register at stride.on.ca.

as hashtag SkillMental health literacy is a leadership skill — not a clinical one.Managers don’t need to be thera...
08/18/2026

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Mental health literacy is a leadership skill — not a clinical one.

Managers don’t need to be therapists.

They need to recognize stress, respond early, and manage with empathy and clarity.

That’s not soft skill — that’s effective leadership.

The World Health Organization identifies manager capability as one of the strongest predictors of workplace mental health (https://lnkd.in/eA6iyhpk)

Interested in exploring what this could look like in your organization? Connect with our team at [email protected] to learn more!

A big shout-out to our incredible Stride team! 🤍On Friday, August 14, we came together for our Staff Appreciation Day, a...
08/18/2026

A big shout-out to our incredible Stride team! 🤍

On Friday, August 14, we came together for our Staff Appreciation Day, a chance to recognize the amazing people behind Stride and all of the hard work, care, and dedication they bring each day.

We spent the day connecting, getting outdoors, and celebrating everything our team contributes to Stride and the communities we serve. We are so grateful for each and every one of you! 🌿

Isn’t the Goal, hashtag is!Employers don’t need to know an employee’s diagnosis to support them effectively.What matt...
08/11/2026

Isn’t the Goal, hashtag is!

Employers don’t need to know an employee’s diagnosis to support them effectively.

What matters is creating the right conditions for people to succeed:
✔️Clear expectations
✔️ Flexibility where possible
✔️ Open communication
✔️ Supportive management

hashtag are designed around what employees need to succeed—not what they need to disclose.

The question for employers isn’t “What does this employee have?”
It’s “What can we do to help this employee thrive?”

The Mental Health Commission of Canada highlights that supportive environments matter more than disclosure itself https://lnkd.in/gUyQDH8i)

Interested in exploring what this could look like in your organization? Connect with our team at [email protected] to learn more!

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Predictability Reduces RiskPredictability at work reduces risk — for everyone.Clear expectations, consistent routines, a...
08/04/2026

Predictability Reduces Risk

Predictability at work reduces risk — for everyone.

Clear expectations, consistent routines, and transparent communication lower stress, reduce errors, and prevent conflict.

For employees managing anxiety or recovery, predictability isn’t a preference — it’s a performance stabilizer.

The American Psychological Association links unclear expectations directly to workplace stress and burnout (https://lnkd.in/gzPaWMcf).

Interested in exploring what this could look like in your organization? Connect with our team at [email protected] to learn more!

STRIDE Employment Services is pleased to collaborate with Old Navy to host “This Way Onwards” — an engaging and informat...
07/30/2026

STRIDE Employment Services is pleased to collaborate with Old Navy to host “This Way Onwards” — an engaging and informative event designed to create pathways to employment for our clients.

The session offered valuable insights into what it’s like to work in the retail sector, key skills needed to succeed, and included hands-on floor activities that brought learning to life. Our clients had the opportunity to connect, ask questions, and experience the workplace in a meaningful way.

“This Way Onwards” is a powerful initiative that supports individuals facing barriers to employment in accessing meaningful and sustainable opportunities. Stride is excited to partner with Old Navy for their partnership and commitment to inclusive hiring.

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07/28/2026

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isn’t hand-holding — it’s .

Short-term, targeted support helps new employees learn faster, gain confidence, and become independent sooner — while reducing the load on supervisors.

Support upfront prevents problems later.

Research from the ILO and supported employment models (https://sirenetwork.ucsf.edu/tools-resources/resources/supported-employment-interventions-people-who-have-severe-mental-illness) consistently shows better job retention with early, structured support.

Interested in exploring what this could look like in your organization? Connect with our team at [email protected] to learn more!

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Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
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