Topics include:
- Pardons application – now called “record suspensions” including new rules and legislations.
- The importance of following through with probation requirements
Local resources (homeless prevention, mental health and addiction resources) - Employment resources
- Getting ID such as a social insurance number or photo ID card
- Plans for education, such as adult ed, post-secondary, or other training
- Getting into an addictions treatment program – Services offered by the Health Unit
- Finding community supports and resources for family members
- Goal setting
- Self esteem and healthy living; the importance of diet and exercise
- Controlling emotions/anger management techniques/coping techniques
- Healthy relationships
- Community placements available to you
Workshops held at the Ontario Works office in Dunnville
on Thursdays from 1:30 p.m. -3:30 p.m.
on November 14 & 21 and December 5 & 12, 2019
Workshops held at the Ontario Works office in Simcoe
from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
on Feb., 11, 18, 25 and March 3, 2020
Workshops held at the Ontario Works office in Dunnville
on Thursdays from 1:30 p.m. -3:30 p.m.
on March 26 and April 2, 9 & 16, 2020