OPTIONS

The OPTIONS Program is designed to provide persons served support while accessing community resources and activities. It provides the opportunity for obtaining employment based on individual interests, skills and preferences.

• Vocational Services: Provides work assessment, career planning, well-matched job placement, on-the-job training and support with skilled employment specialists, and on-going follow-up support to maintain job satisfaction and retention
• Community Involvement and Personal Social Support: Accessing community activities and resources, volunteer opportunities and opportunities to build and maintain friendships
• Assessment and Development of Services: Evaluation of needs and development of strategies to increase communication skills, social skills, self-image and self-esteem
• Educational Opportunities: Participation in community and post-secondary classes to enhance work, social and communication skills, as well as classes that promote health and wellness
• Art Expression: Exploration and creative opportunities in BOLD-choice Theater, Studio Visual Arts, Photography, Movement and Dance, Theater Arts, Music and Creative Writing
• Transportation Support: Transportation to and from community-based settings is provided by staff; instruction in the use of city transit is also offered
• Community Membership: Lake Superior Zoo, The Depot and Great Lakes  Aquarium