Understand the program
Review the support, education, navigation, and community pathways available through Employment Integration for Recovering Individuals.
NeXt Chapter Recovery · Duncan & Cowichan Valley
Employment Integration for Recovering Individuals
Empowering Recovery Through Workforce Integration. Supporting people in recovery as they rebuild confidence, develop workplace skills, and pursue meaningful, sustainable employment.
Choose your next step
Use the program inquiry to tell us whether you need support, are making a referral, or want to volunteer, donate, hire, or partner.
Connect safely
Start an Employment Pathway through a private intake route, or use the main Get Help pathway when recovery support is the immediate need.
Who this program is for
A clear entry point for people and partners.
You can use this page to ask for information, request a next-step conversation, make a referral, volunteer, or explore partnership opportunities.
People in recovery preparing to return to work
Job seekers facing employment gaps or stigma
Employers interested in recovery-friendly hiring
Mentors, trainers, and workforce-development partners
Program areas
Support built around real barriers and real next steps.
These are the core service and education areas identified for this NeXt Chapter Recovery program. Availability, eligibility, delivery format, and partner capacity may vary.
Job Readiness & Skills Training
- Resume, interview, and job-application preparation
- Vocational training and industry-recognized certification pathways
- Digital workplace skills plus communication and professionalism
Career Counselling & Support
- One-to-one career planning based on strengths and goals
- Job-placement connections with supportive employers
- Peer mentorship from people with reintegration experience
Ongoing Employment Success
- Post-placement coaching and job-retention support
- Conflict-resolution and work-life-balance guidance
- Recovery-aware planning for workplace stress and relapse prevention
Employer Engagement & Education
- Recovery-friendly workplace education
- Employer partnerships for placements, apprenticeships, and training
- Navigation of applicable hiring supports or incentive programs
How it works
One message can organize the next conversation.
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Tell us the pathway
Select whether you are seeking support, referring someone, volunteering, donating, hiring, or exploring a partnership.
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Share only what is needed
Describe the practical need and a safe way to reply. Avoid sending medical records, legal files, or private information about another person.
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Receive a next-step response
The inquiry can be reviewed and routed toward program information, a recovery-support pathway, a community resource, or a more appropriate specialized service.
Program goals
Built for progress that can extend beyond one appointment.
Promote stable long-term employmentReduce recovery-related employment barriersSupport inclusive hiringBuild personal and professional growth
Related pathways
Recovery rarely fits into one category.
Explore connected NeXt Chapter Recovery programs when housing, work, family, education, mental health, or community reintegration overlap.