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June 21, 2025 - Group programs and presentations are offered to elementary and secondary schools in the Windsor-Essex area which address anger management, domestic violence, shoplifting, bullying-R.E.V.I.S.E. (Reduce Violence in the School Environment), drugs and alcohol, and vandalism -R.E.C.A.P. (Reducing Crime Against Property). John Howard Society of Windsor-Essex County: Main Office
275 Oak St.
Windsor, ON
N9A 5E5…Read More

June 21, 2025 - This program helps all youth aged (15-30) to navigate through the labour market and to successfully transition into sustained employment. Participants will be paid an allowance equivalent to the provincial minimum wage rate, during Employment Skills Training and Employment Services. John Howard Society of Toronto: Main Office
1669 Eglinton Ave West
Toronto, ON
M6E 2H4…Read More

June 21, 2025 - This service includes the provision of JHS speakers to elementary, secondary, and post-secondary schools, institutions, service clubs and church groups. Topics vary in accordance with the specific needs and interests of the audience. John Howard Society of Sudbury: Main Office
204 Pine Street
Sudbury, ON
P3C 1X5…Read More

June 21, 2025 - This program is intended to assist adults who are having difficulty finding, obtaining and maintaining employment due to a criminal record. FECR will provide individuals with an opportunity to obtain the tools necessary to succeed in the workforce. The program is available to males and females 18 years of age and older. The program is offered 3 days a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 3 hours in length. Program topics include: Overcoming barriers to employment, discussing gaps in employment and finding work with a criminal record, positive communication in the work place, and emotion management and stress management.…Read More

June 21, 2025 - Since its inception in 1998, JHS has provided the community with an understanding of the work of the Society and its philosophy by sharing information in schools, at local community agencies, to citizen groups (e.g. service clubs), to the media, etc. This service is offered on an ad hoc basis and upon invitation from various groups. This is not a funded service. John Howard Society of Simcoe & Muskoka: Main Office
80 Bradford St. – Unit 228
Barrie, ON
L4N 6S7…Read More

June 21, 2025 - Communication skills workshops are offered through Fee for Service to employer groups and also integrated into several programs at the agency for unemployed and at risk individuals. The curriculum is altered as needed and sessions relate to the participants personal needs. Sessions include but are not limited to: problem solving, thinking skills, anger management, giving and receiving feedback, conflict resolution, risk taking, attending/listening, goal setting and stress management. John Howard Society of Sault Ste. Marie: Main Office
27 King Street
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
P6A 6K3…Read More

June 21, 2025 - This program was developed as an expansion of our Options Program on a fee-for-service basis. Since 1985, we’ve offered essential skills to individuals and groups who could benefit from greater communication and problem-solving skills. We recognized their value for those in the workplace or in pre-employment. An Individual workshop or a combination of workshops can be presented based on identified needs and goals. The following workshops can be offered to a variety of target audiences in person or virtually, based on their schedules; rational vs irrational thinking, assertiveness, decision making/problem solving, managing emotions, stress management, and goal setting. Our success…Read More

June 21, 2025 - JHS partnered in October 2014 with United Way to meet a need in our community to improve services/referrals to those people living in the downtown area, toward employment, schooling, and support services. The Options Navigator position works primarily on the Community Wellness Bus, a mobile service that assists individuals with a multitude of supports such as housing, harm reduction, and medical care. The Options Navigator reaches residents in the area through walkabouts and speaking to residents about their needs to enable them to gain further skills toward employment/schooling and meeting basic needs. There are significant barriers for many people who…Read More