Cassandra Stuart
About Cassandra Stuart
Cassandra Stuart is a Case Manager with over five years of experience in mental health and addiction services. She has held various roles in organizations such as Community Living South Muskoka and The Stillwater Centre, and she is passionate about empowering clients in their recovery journeys.
Current Role at Ontario Ministry of Health
Cassandra Stuart currently serves as a Case Manager at the Ontario Ministry of Health. In this role, she is responsible for facilitating testing and referrals to healthcare services, as well as coordinating resource care for clients. She also educates clients on Covid-19 specific information, ensuring they have access to relevant health resources. Her work emphasizes empowering clients to overcome challenges and supports them in their recovery journeys.
Previous Experience in Mental Health and Addiction
Cassandra has over five years of experience in the mental health and addiction sector. She worked as an Addictions Worker at Wayside Niagara from 2017 to 2018 and served as a Student Addictions Counsellor at the same organization. Additionally, she held roles as a Clinical Coordinator and Office Manager at The Stillwater Centre from 2019 to 2021, and as an Addictions Counsellor for a brief period in 2019. Her diverse roles have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of client needs in these fields.
Educational Background in Addiction Treatment
Cassandra studied at Georgian College, where she completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Addiction Treatment and Prevention from 2018 to 2019. Prior to that, she attended Lakehead University, earning a Bachelor of Arts and Science degree in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies from 2014 to 2018. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in both theoretical knowledge and practical skills relevant to her current and past roles.
Early Career and Support Roles
Cassandra began her career in support roles, including a position as a Front Desk Clerk at The Salvation Army in 2018. She also worked as a Residential Support Assistant at Community Living South Muskoka for eight months in 2018 to 2019. These early experiences contributed to her understanding of client support and service coordination, which she applies in her current case management role.