Growing Grounds Farm
Provided by TRANSITIONS - MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION (TMHA)
Descriptions
Provides minimum wage gardening work to people with mental health challenges. Farms are supported by private foundations and product sales. Employs over 50 people each year: growing vegetables, flowers, seedlings, and landscape plants. Employees work varying shifts, from 3-20, hours per week. Services include:
- Training in the agricultural and horticultural fields.
- Job-skills training in a supervised environment among peers.
- Opportunities for job advancement and increased responsibility.
- Enhanced physical, mental and social health through the use of therapeutic horticulture.
- An opportunity to meet with the on-site vocational specialist. Who can help individuals gain competitive employment
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Daily contact with co-workers and an on-site mental health worker. To discuss work, socialization, or other areas of interest. As well as concern to the individual.
Eligibility
Must be an individual with mental health challenges. Potential employees are often referred through the Santa Barbara Department of Behavioral Wellness or another agency.
Application Process
Call for intake. Job application and interview are part of the application process.
Documents
-I-9
-ID, social security card, or green card
Fees
No fee
Service Areas
- City of Santa Maria
Phone
| (805) 934-2182 | Santa Maria Number |
| (805) 543-6071 | Main Office |
Hours
Mon 10am - 4pm;
Tue 10am - 4pm;
Wed 10am - 4pm;
Thu 10am - 4pm;
Fri 10am - 4pm;
Sat 10am - 1pm;
Website
Address
784 High Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
Disabilities Access
Designated, accessible parking spaces
Address
784 High Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
Listing Managed by: 211 Santa Barbara | Print Listing
Information last updated: 2024-06-20T00:00:00