Employment Programs
H.E.A.L. for Work Program for Women
H.E.A.L. for Work Program for Women
Empowering survivors of violence and trauma getting into the labour market
Gain new skills and work experience to build the life you want in Canada with our hybrid training. We take an empowerment approach to career services for women survivors of violence or trauma. The H.E.A.L. (Hope. Empowerment. Adaptability. Learning.) program offers:
- Tuition fee support
- Group workshops and one-on-one coaching (life and employability skills)
- Free occupational skills training as needed
- Childcare supports as needed
- Individualized counselling as needed
- Transportation allowance
- Other wraparound supports as needed
Up to $1,000 in completion bonuses!
Program eligibility
You may be eligible for the free H.E.A.L. for Work Program if you meet the following criteria:
- Women survivors of violence or trauma
- Women experiencing health issues, stress, depression or anxiety
- Looking for a job or training
- Unemployed or working less than 20 hours/week
- Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected persons entitled to work in Canada
The program is offered in English.
For more information about the H.E.A.L. for Work Program, please call 604-547-1311 or email heal@dcrs.ca.
Program eligibility
The following form must be completed in order to help our employment staff determine your eligibility status. Please try and include as much detail as possible. Questions? Please email heal@dcrs.ca.