Mental health and addictions in Fernie, British Columbia
KES Fernie - Link
Offered by Kootenay Employment Services - Fernie
In short
Link is a 12-week program to help bridge the gap between unstable housing and employment readiness.
- Hours
- Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Who it is for
- People on a low income
- What it helps with
- Help right now, A safe place to sleep tonight, A home I can afford, Money to get by, Help with drinking or drugs, Safety from harm, Learning and school, Skills for work, Help with my mental health, A job, A fresh start
- Where
- 302 2 Ave, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0
- How to reach
- Contact through Kootenay Employment Services - Fernie: (250) 423-4204 · fernie.admin@kes.bc.ca · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
Link is a 12-week program to help bridge the gap between unstable housing and employment readiness.
Participants will spend three mornings a week attending virtual workshops, two mornings a week in a Peer Employment placement and have the option to access personal counselling group sessions. The virtual workshops focus on various topics including personality assessments, Indigenous culture, addictions, violence and abuse, employment skills, time management, networking, transferrable skills and resume and cover letter writing.
Who can use it?
At Risk of Homelessness, or experiencing Homelessness
When is it open?
KES Fernie - Link is open Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
How do I get in touch?
Call (250) 423-4204, email fernie.admin@kes.bc.ca, or use the website.
- Phone
- (250) 423-4204
- fernie.admin@kes.bc.ca
- Website
- https://kes.bc.ca/CMS2/link
Listed in Fernie, British Columbia.
302 2 Ave, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0
302 2 Ave, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0Fernie, British Columbia
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