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• needs assessment and information and referral to community and social services
• support with finding housing, child care, registering children in school and health care
• help filling out government forms including housing and immigration sponsorship forms
• help connecting to language classes
• workshops to reduce stress of adjusting to Canadian culture
• supportive counselling -- short-term counselling to clients who encounter difficulties adjusting to life in Canada and assistance in overcoming these challenges
• Commissioner of Oaths for verifying documents
• online citizenship test preparation classes

• learn sewing and clothing alterations, with skills, knowledge and language to manage a small business; work experience
• goal to become financially independent and self-employed

• for those in Canada less than 3 years
• community support through volunteer befriending
• orientation to the community and services such as banking, transit, education

• settlement counselling and orientation
• employment information
• information on housing, health care, financial supports, assistance filling documents and forms, referrals to community resources

• support newcomers with one-on-one employment counselling sessions
• employment related workshops and job fairs
• facilitate the connection between employers and newcomers
• bi-monthly

• supportive counselling for parents and families dealing with cultural and inter-generational conflict- culturally and linguistically responsive
• positive parenting strategies and helps families understand the range of supports available
• crisis intervention and risk assessment, system navigational support, linkages to resources for youth and families
• support in areas such as challenges or conflict over social norms, family violence/breakdown, mental health, developmental disability, dealing with anxiety and stress, identifying abusive behaviours and healthy versus unhealthy relationships, coping strategies for families dealing with separation, divorce, co-parenting or parenting in blended families

• Housing and Support in Peel (HASP) in partnership with Supportive Housing in Peel (SHIP) delivers housing support services to clients residing in SHIP units including case management, service coordination, and person-centred centered support planning
• advocates with landlords, hospitals, psychiatrists
• skills development to improve quality of life, resolve day to day conflicts, manage setbacks and increase independence and housing stability

• support to victims of domestic violence navigating the family court system
• helps clients understand their rights and to make informed decisions on matters related to custody, child support, spousal support, and division of property and assets
• helps clients to understand and navigate court appearances and lawyer appointments; safety planning and risk assessments
• assistance documenting the history of abuse
• court accompaniment where appropriate

• culturally sensitive counselling for women who are victims of domestic/family violence and abuse
• crisis intervention, counselling, risk assessment, safety planning, transitional support, educational workshops, assistance with legal issues and advocacy, and referrals to community resources
• women's groups to support health and wellness
• support groups for women and children who have witnessed partner abuse through the Helping End Abuse for Life (HEAL) network
• French service through partners OASIS or La Maison d'Hébergement (see separate listing)

• drop-in, safe space, for settlement information with a 2SLGTBQ+ lens
• private, confidential, one-to-one settlement support
• peer mentoring
• referral to other services
• workshops and information sessions
• resource library, and social activities such as movies, art and crafts
• promotes welcoming communities through community presentations and information sessions

• comprehensive referrals to human care and social services in Peel Region

• training and workshops in employment rights, human rights and health and safety

• deals primarily with tenant issues, Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Employment and immigration
• may provide representation
• referrals
• community education
• funded by Legal Aid Ontario

• After hours study space available at some branches
• Visiting Library Service for those unable to visit a branch

ServiceOntario provides access to Ontario government information and services - online, in person and by phone. Many services can be completed online, see website for more details The Milton Highpoint Service Counter provides the following in person services (individuals are encouraged to book an appointment online at this centre to help reduce lineups and wait times)

• driver's licenses
• vehicle permits and plates
• accessible parking permit
• driver and vehicle records
• health card and insurance (OHIP)
• organ and tissue donation
• photo card
• authentication of documents
• fishing, hunting and camping
• housing and property
• taxes

Special Note: Standard suite of services provided for Ministry of Labour

• Land Registration services including self-service options will only be accessible online. Please visit the ONLAND application for information on completing your transactions

Major Services:

• 24 hour crisis lines for abused women
• HWP Chat provides online support, Mon-Sun 24 hrs, from a training Violence Against Women Counsellor
• safe shelter accommodation, food, and basic personal items for a maximum of 8 weeks for abused women and their dependent children
• individual and/or supportive group counselling at the shelter
• community agency information and referral when necessary
• court support for interim custody and restraining orders
• children's services
• emergency transportation to shelter, if necessary
• depart planning
• SafePet Program
• advocacy and public education around ending violence against women
• transitional support program
• accepts donations of goods for those in the shelter and those moving from the shelter to permanent housing (see list of needs here)

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

Schools programs

• EngageMENt 'male ally' program is a conversation-based 8-week program led by a male facilitator that guides male students through discussion around popular and sports culture, through a gender lens, and discusses what 'healthy masculinity' means, wrapping up by planning an experiential or service learning initiative (participants may receive up to 15 volunteer hours toward their Community Involvement requirement)

The family mediator helps the separating partners identify issues that they need to sort through and to work out their own solution

• a free service available on site at Milton Family Court to help parties resolve their family law matter
• the parties have to have commenced a court proceeding
• there are no property issues mediated on site (property is referred to the offsite mediation service)
• helps to coordinate the Mandatory Information Program in this court

Hears family law disputes that fall under most Ontario legislation including:

• access
• adoption
• child custody
• child protection
• child support and spousal support

Visit the website for a list of the family justice services available to Ontario families facing separation and/or divorce

Hears family law disputes that fall under most Ontario legislation including:

• child custody
• child access
• child and spousal support
• divorce
• division of property

Visit the website for a list of the family justice services available to Ontario families facing separation and/or divorce

• private law library available for local lawyers who are members of Law Society of Ontario and articling students


• after-hour access is restricted to HCLA paid-up members


• search for Halton member lawyers/paralegals on website

• information sessions requiring registration on a variety of topics introducing newcomers to life in Canada
• Commissioner of Oaths by appointment to take affidavits, certify true copies of original documents
• resource centre access to printed resources, telephone, computers, fax, printer, scanners and Internet
• settlement workers can help individually with filling forms or documents, preparing for citizenship tests or applications

• document preparation with referral only

• needs assessment
• referral to other agencies and government services
• help filling in government forms and applications
• Commissioner of Oaths, document translation and interpretation with service providers
• crisis support counselling
• Youth Achieving Employment Project (YAE) research project to develop an intervention for recent postsecondary graduates struggling to find employment
• Mississauga Cycles cycling mentorship and do-it-yourself Bike Hub
• New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) where seniors help seniors learn computer based social networking skills, digital photography, event management, report writing and also a social and physical exercise club

• 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

• digital Literacy Training
• free seasonal income tax clinic
• mobile dental clinic
• Orientation to Ontario (O2O) webinars

• information sessions requiring registration on a variety of topics introducing newcomers to life in Canada
• Commissioner of Oaths by appointment to take affidavits, certify true copies of original documents
• resource centre access to printed resources, telephone, computers, fax, printer, scanners and Internet
• settlement workers can help individually with filling forms or documents, preparing for citizenship tests or applications

• Legal Aid Certificate application office
• See main record for Legal Aid Ontario for details

• provides advocacy and assistance with all Ontario provincial ministries and programs, for example Ontario Works, ODSP, Health and Long Term Care
• consultation on matters of local interest
• congratulatory messages/scrolls for significant milestones

Queen's Park Contact Information for all MPPs Parm Gill (PC) MPP, member of Provincial Parliament for Milton Electoral District and Minister of Red Tape Reduction

Staff at the constituency office are Commissioners for taking affidavits, and offer this service free of charge

• a Commissioner for taking affidavits may take affidavits and administer other legal oaths, affirmations or declarations
• please call ahead for an appointment

Staff assist individuals experiencing employment, mental health, addiction, relationship, parenting or self management problems through direct service or referrals to appropriate agencies.

Services include:

• Anger & Emotion Management - for adults and youth (fee for service)
• Short term Individual Counselling for Youth and Adults
• Sexting Program - Youth
• Healthy Partner Relationship Program (fee for service)
• Hate Crimes Education and Prevention - counselling and workshops
• Effective Communication
• Life skills programs
• Information & referral to community services
• Record Suspension (Pardon)
• Parenting Program

Most sworn declarations and statements may be commissioned in the Town Clerk's Division by a Commissioner of Oaths. A Commissioner of Oaths (also known as commissioner for taking affidavits) is not the same as a notary public. A Commissioner has authority only to administer oaths and take affidavits. A notary public has much broader authority. If your document requires the signature of a notary, or you require certified copies of documents, then you will need to contact a lawyer or a notary.

• the person signing the affidavit must show government issued identification that contains a current photo and a signature, such as a valid driver's license or passport
• you are required to sign in the presence of the commissioner
• check website for details

Provides services to enable immigrants and refugees to integrate into Canadian society, including orientation programs, language and skills training to help facilitate employment and programs to welcome newcomers to the community

• English Classes - language instruction for newcomers to Canada
• Enhanced Language Training - language training for newcomers preparing to enter the Canadian workplace
• Settlement Assistance - information about settling into Halton
• Community Connections Programs - free programs and events to learn about life in Canada, meet new friends, learn about other programs in your community, improve your English conversation skills in a relaxed atmosphere and more
• free Commissioner of Oaths services available - call for an appointment

A free legal clinic with volunteer lawyers from across Halton Region, on a rotating schedule, in the following areas:

• family law
• immigration law
• criminal law