Searching for Settlement Services
Located near Greater Sudbury
Distance: 200km
Didn’t find what you’re looking for?
Dial 2-1-1. Our helpline is answered by real people 24/7 and service is available in 150+ languages.
Dial 2-1-1. Our helpline is answered by real people 24/7 and service is available in 150+ languages.
Show More
Short Description
Provides newcomers with an array of settlement services which include:
- A comprehensive library of multilingual printed resources
- Information on housing, education, health care, employment and employment preparation skills
- Assistance in filling out government forms
- Referrals to community services
- A calendar of settlement events and workshop series
- Coffee Talk, an informal English conversation group
- Provides eligibility screening, language skills assessment and referral to government-funded English and French language programs including Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC), LINC Home Study, English as a Second Language (ESL) and French as a Second Language (FSL) programs, Enhanced Language Training (ELT), Occupation-Specific Language Training (OSLT), and Specialized Language Training (SLT)
Show Less
Show More
Short Description
- Offers 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
- Provides community support through volunteer befriending and conversation circles to practice French
Show Less
Show More
Short Description
Offers services to facilitate the settlement of Francophone newcomers to the Greater Sudbury area, including:
Orientation and Adaptation Services
Orientation and Adaptation Services
- Offers needs assessment and information and referral to community and social services
- Offers support with finding housing and help with connecting to language classes (French as a Second Language or English as a Second Language)
- Provides help filling out government forms including housing and immigration sponsorship forms
- Offers professionally trained interpreters with expertise in health, community and social services
- Provides translation and revision
- Provides short-term counselling to clients who encounter difficulties in adjusting to life in Canada and assistance in overcoming these challenges
- Offers resource materials, job boards and labour market information
- Provides assistance in developing strong job search strategies and workplace communication skills
- Offers resume help, employment counselling, skills and career development and help in establishing social and professional networks
Show Less
Show More
Short Description
Provides a variety of programs and services to francophone newcomers, including:
- Settlement Services
- Support and Guidance Services
- Employment Preparation Services
- Social and Cultural Services
- Referral Services
- Community Development Services
- Free use of telephone
- Cross cultural education
- Advocacy services
- Leadership development services
- Job listings
- Labour market information
- Free use of telephone
- Translation / Interpretation
- Needs Assessments
- General information / Orientation
- Filling out government forms and applications
Show Less
Show More
Short Description
Offers settlement and community orientation services for immigrants and refugees, including:
Orientation and Adaptation Services
Orientation and Adaptation Services
- Offers needs assessment and information and referral to community and social services, support with finding housing, child care, registering children in school and health care
- Provides help filling out government forms including housing and immigration sponsorship forms
- Offers workshops to reduce stress of adjusting to Canadian culture
- Serves as a Commissioner of Oaths for verifying original documents
- Offers professionally trained interpreters with expertise in health, community and social services
- Provides short-term counselling to clients who encounter difficulties in adjusting to life in Canada and assistance in overcoming these challenges
- Provides assistance in developing strong job search strategies and workplace communication skills
- Offers resume help, employment counselling, skills and career development and help in establishing social and professional networks
Show Less
Show More
Short Description
Offers services to enable immigrants and refugees to integrate into Canadian society including:
- Orientation programs
- Language and skills training to help facilitate employment
- Programs to welcome newcomers to the community
- Provides needs and eligibility assessments
- Pre- and post-arrival information and referral
- Job search and employment counselling
- Assistance to establish social and professional networks to promote community engagement
- Assistance to access a range of settlement services
Show Less
Show More
Short Description
Offers services to enable immigrants and refugees to integrate into Canadian society, including:
Orientation and Adaptation Services
Orientation and Adaptation Services
- Offers needs assessment and information and referral to community and social services, support with finding housing, child care, registering children in school and health care
- Provides help filling out government forms including housing and immigration sponsorship forms
- Offers workshops to reduce stress of adjusting to Canadian culture
- Serves as a Commissioner of Oaths for verifying original documents
- Provides translation services (includes documents)
- Provides short-term counselling to clients who encounter difficulties in adjusting to life in Canada and assistance in overcoming these challenges
- Provides assistance in developing strong job search strategies and workplace communication skills
- Offers resume help, employment counselling, skills and career development and help in establishing social and professional networks
Show Less
Show More
Short Description
Accreditation Qualifications and Information Services -- information and help for international professionals to develop plans to obtain professional recognition * one-on-one confidential interviews, group information sessions, individualized action plan,
cross-cultural information, referral to interpretation services or document translation
Strategic Consulting Services -- identify service gaps within the community and develop program responses to fill needs
Newcomer Services -- settlement services provided through various Welcome Centre Immigrant Services offices (see separate entries)
Child care and Ontario EarlyON program (see separate entries)
cross-cultural information, referral to interpretation services or document translation
Strategic Consulting Services -- identify service gaps within the community and develop program responses to fill needs
Newcomer Services -- settlement services provided through various Welcome Centre Immigrant Services offices (see separate entries)
Child care and Ontario EarlyON program (see separate entries)
Show Less
Show More
Short Description
COVID19 In-person and virtual services available; phone and virtual counselling to frontline health workers and their families, and others members of the public, in Ontario; also assists permanent residents, convention refugees, student visa and work permit holders with Employment Insurance (EI)and Canada Emergency Resource Benefit (CERB) applications
-----------
Linguistically and culturally sensitive counselling and settlement services for individuals and families
Counselling and Psychotherapy
Individual, group, couple, marital and family counselling and mental health psychotherapy, for issues such as elder abuse, family violence, wife assault, male batterers, incest, sexual assault, offenders, bereavement, problem gambling, substance abuse; crisis intervention; referrals to community partners as necessary
Family programs, including parenting and family life education, and youth counselling and leadership development
Partner Assault Response (PAR)
12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict
Orientation, needs and eligibility assessments, interpretation and translation; information and referral topics include immigration, issues of concern to refugees and foreign domestic workers, citizenship, social assistance benefits, legal aid, housing, child care, English classes, and education and employment training
Counselling, information and referrals, crisis intervention and case management for women who have experienced violence, and their children
-----------
Linguistically and culturally sensitive counselling and settlement services for individuals and families
Counselling and Psychotherapy
Individual, group, couple, marital and family counselling and mental health psychotherapy, for issues such as elder abuse, family violence, wife assault, male batterers, incest, sexual assault, offenders, bereavement, problem gambling, substance abuse; crisis intervention; referrals to community partners as necessary
- consultation for human service providers
- satellite offices (limited hours, by appointment only) in Toronto (602 Queen St W), Markham (5665 14th Ave), Mississauga (720 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, Unit 2), and Unionville (600 Village Pkwy)
Family programs, including parenting and family life education, and youth counselling and leadership development
Partner Assault Response (PAR)
12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict
- victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress
- group counselling in Cantonese, Mandarin and Vietnamese
Orientation, needs and eligibility assessments, interpretation and translation; information and referral topics include immigration, issues of concern to refugees and foreign domestic workers, citizenship, social assistance benefits, legal aid, housing, child care, English classes, and education and employment training
- computer access
- job search and employment counselling
- assistance in accessing services
Counselling, information and referrals, crisis intervention and case management for women who have experienced violence, and their children
- community services information on issues such as housing, legal, financial, health care, immigration, children's services
- settlement support including assistance setting up safety plan, ongoing counselling and support
Show Less
Show More
Short Description
Limited in-person appointments are available in Keele and Finch offices. Also, services continue to be offered via phone, email and online
Settlement Services
LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada): provides basic English skills in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto --see separate entry
Language Instruction Giving Hope to Trauma Survivors (LIGHTS) Program: alternative language program that provides functional English as a second or additional language (ESL/EAL) instruction to vulnerable newcomers who experience emotional, cognitive, or academic barriers to learning in traditional English classes
Settlement Services
- orientation to life in Ontario; information on immigration issues
- accessing government resources including social assistance, income security, child tax benefits
- assistance with search for housing and social housing
- emotional support
LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada): provides basic English skills in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto --see separate entry
Language Instruction Giving Hope to Trauma Survivors (LIGHTS) Program: alternative language program that provides functional English as a second or additional language (ESL/EAL) instruction to vulnerable newcomers who experience emotional, cognitive, or academic barriers to learning in traditional English classes
Show Less
Show More
Short Description
Community Settlement Services
Community Building -- working with residents on local issues to improve social networks and economic security
Skills and Leadership
- one-on-one and group settlement services available to new permanent residents, convention refugees and refugee claimants
- information and referral
- orientation
- formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program
Community Building -- working with residents on local issues to improve social networks and economic security
Skills and Leadership
- training in leadership, group facilitation skills, peer leadership, and practicums in these areas, for adults
- Newcomer Youth Leadership Training
- employment readiness -- orientation to Canadian workplace culture, employment counselling and assessment, small business development support
- financial literacy workshops
Show Less
Show More
Short Description
Settlement services
- information and referral, support groups, mental health counselling
- English conversation class
- seniors program
- parenting classes
- quarterly women's mobile health clinic, by appointment only
- workshops and classes on mental health, wellness or health, employment and entrepreneurship, recreation or personal development
- legal aids and education
- fitness programs (yoga, zumba), book club
- mentoring program
Show Less
Show More
Short Description
COVID19 -- full-time in-person services have resumed, Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm; call 416-533-8545 or email info@spanishservices.org; appointments only - no walk-ins
Settlement Program
Volunteer opportunities with ESL classes, food security assistance and interpretation and translation assistance
Seniors Program
HIV and AIDS Prevention Services, see separate record
Settlement Program
- information, counselling and referral
- assistance with completing government and social services application forms
- ESL classes
- commissioner of oaths
- interpretation and translation services
- monthly settlement workshops
- individual crisis counselling and group counselling by telephone or in person
- support groups for isolated women and their children
- information and orientation about legal rights
- assistance leaving the abusive home, finding transitional housing and applying for social assistance
Volunteer opportunities with ESL classes, food security assistance and interpretation and translation assistance
Seniors Program
- art-based workshops
- informational workshops
HIV and AIDS Prevention Services, see separate record
Show Less
Show More
Short Description
Provides programs and services to Lao communities across Ontario
- information and referral including employment
- settlement and counselling
- translation and interpretation
- documentation and form filling
- social and cultural events
- community radio program, sports activities
- advocacy, community development and volunteer recruitment
- annual music and cultural festival
Show Less
Show More
Short Description
Settlement Services
LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada): provides basic English skills in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto --see separate entry
Language Instruction Giving Hope to Trauma Survivors (LIGHTS) Program: alternative language program that provides functional English as a second or additional language (ESL/EAL) instruction to vulnerable newcomers who experience emotional, cognitive, or academic barriers to learning in traditional English classes
- orientation to life in Ontario; information on immigration issues
- accessing government resources including social assistance, income security, child tax benefits
- assistance with search for housing and social housing
- emotional support
LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada): provides basic English skills in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto --see separate entry
Language Instruction Giving Hope to Trauma Survivors (LIGHTS) Program: alternative language program that provides functional English as a second or additional language (ESL/EAL) instruction to vulnerable newcomers who experience emotional, cognitive, or academic barriers to learning in traditional English classes
Show Less
Inside the Church of St. Peter and St. Simon-the-Apostle, 525 Bloor St E
Toronto, ON, M4W 1J1 (338km)
Toronto, ON, M4W 1J1 (338km)
Show More
Short Description
COVID19 -- Follows all current public health restrictions
Provides support and expertise to groups involved in refugee sponsorship and resettlement
Provides support and expertise to groups involved in refugee sponsorship and resettlement
- refugee sponsorship training, toolkit and online resource centre
- public awareness of refugee needs
Show Less
Show More
Short Description
Carrefour des Immigrants FrancoQueer (CIF)
- settlement and integration services
- information, orientation and reference
- information and orientation workshops
- help with refugee application process and follow up
- discussion groups and peer support, including matching with someone already settled
- social integration activities to adapt to Canadian life
- psychosocial support and crisis counselling
Show Less
Show More
Short Description
Bilingual program that facilitates settlement of newcomers to Ontario
- provides newcomers with free online and in-person information/orientation about settling in Ontario, and connects them to community services
- informational workshops take place in-person at settlement agencies across the province and/or online via webinars.
- online resources also available for free 24/7 at the O2O website.
Show Less
Show More
Short Description
Settlement Services
LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada): provides basic English skills in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto --see separate entry
Language Instruction Giving Hope to Trauma Survivors (LIGHTS) Program: alternative language program that provides functional English as a second or additional language (ESL/EAL) instruction to vulnerable newcomers who experience emotional, cognitive, or academic barriers to learning in traditional English classes
- orientation to life in Ontario; information on immigration issues
- accessing government resources including social assistance, income security, child tax benefits
- assistance with search for housing and social housing
- emotional support
LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada): provides basic English skills in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto --see separate entry
Language Instruction Giving Hope to Trauma Survivors (LIGHTS) Program: alternative language program that provides functional English as a second or additional language (ESL/EAL) instruction to vulnerable newcomers who experience emotional, cognitive, or academic barriers to learning in traditional English classes
Show Less
Show More
Short Description
Levant Canada is a non-profit organization that supports refugees fleeing crises and promotes newcomers' empowered integration into Canadian life. Levant privately sponsors refugees seeking safety in Canada. Through artistic, cultural, and athletic programming, facilitate newcomers' integration into Canadian life and encourage exchange between newcomers and established Canadians. Programs and events foster intercultural dialogue, create a sense of belonging in the community, and support newcomers' pride in their home cultures. Visit website or contact us to learn more about our programs and activities, including:
- Levant Soccer Club
- Steps Dance Club
- Community Dabke Group
- Refugee Sponsorship
- Levant's Annual Cultural Event
- And more
Show Less
Show More
Short Description
Community services, including:
Intake for the Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP):
Intake for the Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP):
- qualifications for reduction on electricity costs
- establishment services
- counseling and assistance in immigration procedures
- application for various visas, for permanent residency, work permit, citizenship, sponsorship, etc.
- oaths
- affirmations
- affidavits
- information and advice on immigrant and refugee rights
- guidance on judicial procedures
- defense of rights on various issues
- in-home doctor visits
- nursing and medical services at home
- daycare services
- job search assistance
- job placement and internship
- support for creating and starting a business
- support for training and studies
- counselling services
- rehabilitation and monitoring of probation for minors
- radicalization prevention
- housing support services
- social activities
- interpretation and document translation
- language instruction
- placement assistance for volunteering in Africa and Canada
- financial and administrative assistance for funerary services
- maintenance of a directory for professionals and business men in Canada
- home visits
- transportation and accompaniment
- physical activity
- meditation and relaxation sessions
- foot care
- social outings
- social housing management
- budget management
- employment support
- family support
- financial and administrative support
Show Less
Show More
Short Description
Non-profit organization which supports immigrant and refugees from Nepal
- includes Nepalese speaking Bhutanese refugee during their integration into Canadian life
- provides special support to those who are dealing with extreme anxiety, stress and PTSD
- provides counseling, settlement and information to help them get settled
- works as a bridge between clients and service providers
- currently we are serving 58 seniors directly and about 300 people indirectly
- intergenerational activities once a week
- seniors support and provide socialization activities
- crisis support/student support
Show Less
Show More
Short Description
Free mobile app to help immigrants, refugees and international students to settle in Ontario
- includes information on finding employment, housing, English or French classes, health care
- connects newcomers to the O20 Chatbot, relevant government websites/phone numbers and the Welcome to Canada Guide
- allows users to connect with 911, 211 and ConnexOntario's Mental Health Services with just one click
Show Less
