United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County
Site: Windsor - Giles Blvd E
Service: Community Impact - Labour Program and Services
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: WIN2276 | Last Modified: 06 Nov 2019 | Last Full Update: 06 Nov 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 519-258-0000 ext 1184 |
| Fax | 519-258-2346 |
| lgreen@weareunited.com | |
| Website | www.weareunited.com |
| Social Media |       |
| Primary Contact | Laurie Green, Manager, Labour Programs and Services |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | * Labour Community Advocate Training Program * participants are trained to as workplace peer to peer helpers * training increases awareness of available community services * enhances communication and advocacy skills * increases knowledge around issues workers may face such a substance abuse, financial issues, and bereavement * promotes community engagement and voluntarism * promotes workplace wellness initiatives |
| Hours | Office Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-4:30 pm Hours for Labour Program and Services Wed evenings at 6:30 pm |
| Dates | Courses Offered * Level 1 and Level 2 Level 1: Offered in Feb * call for further details Level 2: Offered in Sep * call for further details |
| Meetings | Call for date, time and location |
| Areas Served | Essex County ; Windsor |
| Eligibility | * Union members * Employee Assistance Program Committee members * Substance Abuse Reps * Benefits Reps * Health and Safety Committee members * Individuals with an interest in workplace wellness and peer helping |
| Application | * Registration required |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Service - Training Registration fees |
| Agency Information | |
| Established | 1973 |
| Primary Executive | Lorraine Goddard, Chief Executive Officer; Phone: 519-258-0000 ext 1188; Email: lgoddard@weareunited.com |
| Funding | United Way |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Windsor |
| Address & Map | 300 Giles Blvd E, Unit A-1 Windsor, ON N9A 4C4 |
| Intersection | McDougall Ave and Giles Blvd E |
| Bus Routes | Ottawa 4 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - Parking, Ramp, Automatic entrance, Washroom |
| Other Details | |
| Print Material | Participant Training Manual and Community information handouts. |