Searching for Francophones

French events, activities, entertainment, volunteer coordination, research funding

• partnerships with other Francophone community organizations
• annual fundraiser
• membership drive
• summer camps

EarlyON Child and Family Centre -- drop-in programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children

Licensed child care with before and after school services for French-speaking children.

Offers 4 summer day camp experiences for children in

• Barrie, Borden Penetanguishene and Collingwood
• recreational activities, crafts, games and weekly field trips
• children must bring their own lunch and two snacks

French literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education or independence

Licensed child care and before & after school services for French-speaking children

Francophone prevention centre for violence against women and sexual assault

• free and confidential services offered include counseling, transitional support, housing support, family court support, advocacy, representation and accompaniment (when possible)
• offer information and referrals to community services and provide resources for support (books, CD-DVD's, etc)
• services offered are available by phone, or by email, in-person services are available by appointment only

Family Court Support Worker Program
Information on the family court process

• assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid)
• referral to specialized services and supports in the community
• safety planning
• court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate

Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills

• helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence

Francophone community college offering:

• French as a Second Language program
• contract training (French and English)
• e-learning (French only)
• Spanish classes
• Academic upgrading in French, Math, computer studies, Physics, Biology, English (in French only)
• ACE, a College Certificate program specifically designed for adults, equivalent to Grade 12 for employers, colleges and apprenticeship programs

Employment services (bilingual), Immigration services; Settlement, Integration, CLIC program (French classes for newcomers) - Bilingual services CELPIP test

Mass, sacraments, social activities, pastoral support for catholic francophones.

Licensed french language child care centre for toddlers and preschools and before and after school care for school age children

Integration and Settlement Program -- needs assessment, pre- and post-arrival information and referral, assistance to establish social and professional networks to promote community engagement, and assistance to access a range of settlement services

Employment support and entrepreneurial support program

• job search and employment counselling
• group activities including integration circles, job matching
• job needs assessment, support to build social and professional networks helping economic and social integration

Connexions communautaires (Community Connections)

• group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks
• trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development

PIDEF / TÉE (Settlement in French-Language Schools Program)

• settlement services in French-language schools
• outreach program based in elementary and secondary schools from mid-August to end of June, and in libraries and social service agencies from July to mid-August
• Host Program for matching foreign trained professionals with peers

French as a First Language Catholic elementary and secondary education programs

New to Canada -- helps newcomer students to integrate into Canadian society and, if needed, bring their speech, reading and writing skills up to par

Regional offices

• North-East Regional Office (Toronto) 416-367-6564, 1-800-274-3764
• South-West Regional Office (Hamilton) 905-524-2503, 1-877-646-9091

Licensed child care centre

Francophone community health centre

Health and Medical Services

• family physicians, medical clinics and nursing care
• home visits by nurses
• dietitians and nutrition counselling
• anonymous HIV testing
• diabetes education program
• 24-hour medical hot-line
• immunization
• free diagnostic and specialist services for uninsured immigrants without legal status

French Social/Medical Interpreter Service

• interpretation in hospitals, clinics or doctors' offices
• homeless outreach and intervention
• assistance in obtaining identification
• advice on obtaining social assistance through Ontario Works
• mental health therapy, counselling and outreach for individuals, couples, families and groups
• crisis intervention
• relaxation group
• counselling and outreach for people with severe and persistent mental health issues

Licensed child care centre

Licensed child care centre

Francophones residents of North York West catchment areas living with many or complex issues can access support services through the Bilingual Healthcare Navigator program

The primary role is to help create effective links between appropriate health and social resources * Assist clients to engage pro-actively with community, family and with the healthcare system in order to improve their access to primary care (doctors,nurse practitioners, specialists...etc) * Works with primary care providers with the goal to improve the quality of life of each individual through client centered care and by offering treatment/services in the most appropriate setting

The Francophones Navigator may assist you with determining your needs and accessing:

• Primary health care providers, chronic disease management (eg. heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, arthritis and obesity)
• Addictions and mental health care
• Social services
• Health care and acute
• Care services at home

Licensed child care centre

Residence and emergency shelter

• crisis intervention
• counselling for residents

Primary health care and health promotion programs and services to the black community across the GTA as its priority population

Health centre focused on family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups

Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health including diabetes education programs and sexual health clinics

Programs and services include:

• diabetes education program
• dietetic services
• counselling services
• foot care services
• Back 2 Life program
• Telemedicine
• COVID-19 Helpline, call 416-495-2593 or email covid-19en@taibuchc.ca

Services and Programs:

• Diabetes Education Programs
• Sexual Health Clinics

Licensed child care centre

Francophone school board

• academic, commercial and technical day courses
• 56 schools (41 elementary and 2 elementary/secondary schools and 15 secondary) located in the Centre-Sud-Ouest district
• cooperative education
• French as a First Language

Find a school

Other programs

• special education
• social work, psychological assessments, guidance counselling, transportation
• child care, before and after school care in schools
• International Baccalaureate program offered in several schools
• all classes taught in French
• telephone directory lists individual French schools under this organization's name

French school board

COVID19 Building closed; telephone and community-based support available; case management intake through Access Point, call 1-888-640-1934 or visit www.theaccesspoint.ca

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Community Support Program
Intensive case management including assistance meeting basic needs, maintaining stable income, finding and maintaining housing, participating in employment, educational, vocational or social activities, and developing community supports

Pathways for Seniors
Community support program for Tamil-speaking seniors in North York, contact 416-499-5969 ext 275

• individualized support for seniors experiencing age-related disabilities including depression, anxiety and dementia
• input and guidance to family members at risk of caregiver burnout
• weekly wellness and health promotion drop-in groups open to all Tamil-speaking seniors

Also participates in Mental Health and Justice Initiative case management (referrals from designated agencies only)
Case management for French-speaking adults 16-65 years, contact Centre francophone de Toronto, Passages (see separate listing)

Capacity building and pre-employment program

• sewing, knitting, pottery training
• craft workshops
• cultural adjustment
• partnership with other francophone organizations, anglophone universities and schools

4 to 8 week entrepreneurship program -- entrepreneurial support during the process of developing and launching a business