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Mississauga Service Centre
Crisis Line: 1-800-268-7708 TTY Crisis Line: 1-800-567-5803
Toll Free: 1-866-522-2122
Toll Free: 1-866-522-2022
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Short Description
Benefits Navigator online questionnaire to help determine eligibility for services and benefits
Financial assistance
Assistance with the cost of home care services
Last Post Fund
Funeral and burial program, see separate listing
Health, Mental Health and Transition services
Medical, psychosocial, vocational rehabilitation, case management, career counselling and job search assistance, and long term care
VAC Assistance Service
24 hour crisis line and short-term problem solving with mental health professionals
Operational Stress Injury Social Support Program (OSISS)
Peer support for those affected by Operational Stress Injury and for their families
Veterans Housing Navigation Team, 416-869-3619 ext 276
Case management for homeless veterans, partnership with Good Shepherd Ministries (see separate listing)
Helmets to Hardhats
Apprenticeship opportunities in the building and construction trades
Financial assistance
- income support
- death benefit
- disability benefits
- health care benefits
- caregiver benefit
- prisoner of war compensation
- War Veterans Allowance
Assistance with the cost of home care services
Last Post Fund
Funeral and burial program, see separate listing
Health, Mental Health and Transition services
Medical, psychosocial, vocational rehabilitation, case management, career counselling and job search assistance, and long term care
VAC Assistance Service
24 hour crisis line and short-term problem solving with mental health professionals
Operational Stress Injury Social Support Program (OSISS)
Peer support for those affected by Operational Stress Injury and for their families
Veterans Housing Navigation Team, 416-869-3619 ext 276
Case management for homeless veterans, partnership with Good Shepherd Ministries (see separate listing)
Helmets to Hardhats
Apprenticeship opportunities in the building and construction trades
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Service Canada, Mississauga Service Canada Centre
Toll Free: 1-800-622-6232 Employment Insurance: 1-800-206-7218
Social Insurance Numbers: 1-866-274-6627
Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security: 1-800-277-9914
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One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services
- labour market information
- information and referral on Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
- passport receiving agent
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Citizenship and Immigration Centre, Mississauga office
Client Support Centre: 1-888-242-2100 Visit Website
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COVID19 -- How the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is affecting immigration, refugees, citizenship and passport services here:
www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19.html
Information, application forms and assistance on citizenship and immigration programs, including Permanent Resident Card
Administers Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) -- ensures health services for refugees, protected persons and refugee claimants not yet covered by provincial health care
Report suspected citizenship fraud -- call the Client Support Centre and follow the options, or email IRCC.CitizenshipFraudTips-Fraudedecitoyennete.IRCC@cic.gc.ca
Report suspicious immigration activity -- call the Canada Border Services Agency Border Watch Toll-free Line at 1-888-502-9060
Refugee claims -- forms available on website and may be submitted online
For any application, appointments may be offered at
www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19.html
Information, application forms and assistance on citizenship and immigration programs, including Permanent Resident Card
Administers Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) -- ensures health services for refugees, protected persons and refugee claimants not yet covered by provincial health care
- information for clients, information for health care providers can be found here: www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre
Report suspected citizenship fraud -- call the Client Support Centre and follow the options, or email IRCC.CitizenshipFraudTips-Fraudedecitoyennete.IRCC@cic.gc.ca
Report suspicious immigration activity -- call the Canada Border Services Agency Border Watch Toll-free Line at 1-888-502-9060
Refugee claims -- forms available on website and may be submitted online
For any application, appointments may be offered at
- 325 Milner Ave, Suite 200, Scarborough,
- 3085 Glen Erin Drive, Mississauga, or at
- 5343 Dundas St W, Ste 105, Etobicoke
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Citizenship and Immigration Centre, Etobicoke office
Client Support Centre: 1-888-242-2100 Visit Website
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COVID19 -- How the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is affecting immigration and refugees:
www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19.html
Information, application forms and assistance on citizenship and immigration programs, including Permanent Resident Card
Administers Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) -- ensures health services for refugees, protected persons and refugee claimants not yet covered by provincial health care
Report suspected citizenship fraud -- call the Client Support Centre and follow the options, or email IRCC.CitizenshipFraudTips-Fraudedecitoyennete.IRCC@cic.gc.ca
Report suspicious immigration activity -- call the Canada Border Services Agency Border Watch Toll-free Line at 1-888-502-9060
Refugee claims -- forms available on website and may be submitted online
For any application, appointments may be offered at
www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19.html
Information, application forms and assistance on citizenship and immigration programs, including Permanent Resident Card
Administers Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) -- ensures health services for refugees, protected persons and refugee claimants not yet covered by provincial health care
- information for clients, information for health care providers can be found here: www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre
Report suspected citizenship fraud -- call the Client Support Centre and follow the options, or email IRCC.CitizenshipFraudTips-Fraudedecitoyennete.IRCC@cic.gc.ca
Report suspicious immigration activity -- call the Canada Border Services Agency Border Watch Toll-free Line at 1-888-502-9060
Refugee claims -- forms available on website and may be submitted online
For any application, appointments may be offered at
- 325 Milner Ave, Suite 200, Scarborough,
- 3085 Glen Erin Drive, Mississauga, or at
- 5343 Dundas St W, Ste 105, Etobicoke
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Service Canada, Toronto Etobicoke Service Canada Centre
Toll Free: 1-800-622-6232 Employment Insurance : 1-800-206-7218
Social Insurance Numbers : 1-866-274-6627
Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security: 1-800-277-9914
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Short Description
One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services
- labour market information
- information and assistance applying for Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
- passport receiving agent
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Service Canada, Malton Service Canada Centre
Toll Free: 1-800-622-6232 Employment Insurance: 1-800-206-7218
Social Insurance Numbers: 1-866-274-6627
Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security: 1-800-277-9914
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Short Description
One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services
For details on all federal and provincial benefits see Canada Benefits directory
- labour market information
- information and referral on Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
- passport receiving office
For details on all federal and provincial benefits see Canada Benefits directory
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Federal Government Services, Oakville
Service Canada 1-800-622-6232 (1-800-O-Canada);
CPP/OAS 1-800-277-9914 ;
Employers Hiring Foreign Workers 1-866-556-5518 ;
Record of Employment - Services for Employers: Orders, Information and Record of Employment on the Web (ROE Web) 1-800-367-5693 ;
Social Insurance Number (SIN) Program 1-866-274-6627 ;
Telephone Information Service (Employment Insurance) 1-800-206-7218 ;
Telephone Reporting Service (Employment Insurance) 1-800-531-7555 Visit Website
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Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Do not attend a Service Canada Centre for service unless absolutely necessary
* complete a service request form online for assistance with Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Social Insurance Numbers, immediate requests for Passport Service or Veterans Affairs Canada Services
* a Service Canada officer will call back within 2 business days
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One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services includes:
All Canadians
Do not attend a Service Canada Centre for service unless absolutely necessary
* complete a service request form online for assistance with Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Social Insurance Numbers, immediate requests for Passport Service or Veterans Affairs Canada Services
* a Service Canada officer will call back within 2 business days
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One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services includes:
All Canadians
- apprenticeship grants
- benefits finder
- job bank
- labour market information
- passport application
- passport receiving agent service
- Social Insurance Number (SIN) application
- funding programs
- hiring foreign workers
- human resource management
- Record of Employment (ROE)
- Canada Child Benefit
- Canada Pension Plan children's benefits
- Canada Pension Plan death benefit
- Canada Pension Plan survivor's pension
- Employment Insurance family supplement
- Employment Insurance maternity and parental benefits
- Employment Insurance special benefits for parents of critically ill children
- labour standards
- occupational health and safety
- wage earner protection program
- workplace equity
- foreign credentials referral
- Canada Pension Plan disability benefits
- opportunities fund for people with disabilities
- Allowance program
- Allowance for the Survivor program
- Canada Pension Plan retirement pension
- Canadian government annuities
- Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
- international benefits
- Old Age Security (OAS)
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- Canadian forces recruitment awareness
- Employment Insurance regular benefits
- Employment Insurance sickness benefits
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) recruitment awareness
- Canada Pension Plan Disability (18-25 years of age)
- Canada Pension Plan Survivors (18-25 years of age)
- Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ)
- career focus
- job search assistance
- Skills Link
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Service Canada, Toronto West Humber Service Canada Centre
Toll Free: 1-800-622-6232 Employment Insurance: 1-800-206-7218
Social Insurance Numbers: 1-866-274-6627
Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security : 1-800-277-9914
Visit Website
Show More
Short Description
One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services
- labour market information
- information and assistance applying for Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
- passport receiving agent
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Service Canada, Brampton Service Canada Centre
Toll Free: 1-800-622-6232 Employment Insurance : 1-800-206-7218
Social Insurance Numbers: 1-866-274-6627
Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security: 1-800-277-9914
Visit Website
Show More
Short Description
One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services
For details on all federal and provincial benefits see Canada Benefits directory
- labour market information
- information and referral on Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
- passport receiving agent
For details on all federal and provincial benefits see Canada Benefits directory
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How to Find - Help for Seniors
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This listing gives an overview of programs and services available to older adults, and is also an index to related listings in this directory
* for comprehensive information, please see the Halton Seniors' Services Directory here
FOOD
Community Meals: programs that organize suppers, lunches or other get-togethers that give community residents an opportunity to meet one another in a friendly and informal atmosphere
* see list of providers here
Grocery Delivery: organizations that accept online and/or telephone orders and deliver food and household supplies to the homes of people who are unable to go out and shop on their own behalf or food pantries that deliver to people with illnesses, disabilities, transportation issues or other extenuating circumstances which prevent them from picking it up
* see list of providers here
Meal Delivery Providers: programs that prepare and regularly deliver meals to older adults, people with disabilities and others who have difficulties shopping and/or preparing food for themselves
* see list of providers here
HOUSING
Affordable Housing and Help for Rent, Utilities or Property Taxes: information on programs that make rental housing more readily available to low-income individuals, programs that provide financial assistance for people who are at risk for having their utilities shut off, and programs that provide financial assistance to enable people to pay all or a portion of their property taxes
* see separate listing here
Long-Term Care Homes: inpatient health care facilities that provide nursing and personal care over an extended period of time
* for full list see here
Retirement Homes: residential facilities, apartments and/or planned communities for older adults, people with disabilities or other populations that are available at market rates and designed to enable those who are eligible to have a form of independent living in a secure environment while sharing common interests and having access to supportive services
* for full list see here
IN HOME ASSISTANCE
For individual types of services, such as shopping assistance, home maintenance, housekeeping assistance, personal care and yard maintenance, see here (in each category, click 'View Programs and Services' to see all providers)
Some personal care is available for free under Ontario's health care system, by applying to your local Home and Community Care Support Services
* for contact details see full listings here
Veterans Affairs Canada provides funding for eligible veterans to help pay for the cost of in-home care and housekeeping/home maintenance services
* see separate listings here
Assistive Devices Program: programs that pay all or a portion of the costs associated with acquiring assistive technology products and/or obtaining support services such as customization, fit/modification services or repairs
* see separate listings for the Assistive Devices Program and March of Dimes
Friendly Outreach Programs: programs that reach out to people who are hospitalized or in another institutional setting, are socially isolated due to disability or old age, or otherwise lack companionship with the objective of brightening their day and helping them to maintain contact with the outside world
* for full list see here
Homebound Services: services that are provided in-home for Individuals are unable to leave their homes because of illness, disability or frailty
* see list of providers here
Personal Alarm Systems and Locator Aids: programs that provide electronic equipment which connects people with sources of emergency assistance or that facilitate the ability of caregivers to determine the whereabouts of people who have Alzheimer's disease or other similar conditions
* see list of providers here
INCOME SUPPORT
Income Programs and Financial Assistance: information on income supports and benefits from federal, provincial or territorial governments
* see separate listing here
Ontario Drug Benefit Program: program that pays all or a portion of the costs for prescription drugs required by people who meet eligibility requirements for the programs
* see separate listing here
LEGAL SERVICES
Legal Help and Information: information on programs that provide legal counselling and/or representation for low-income individuals who need assistance in routine legal matters
* see separate listing here
TAX ORGANIZATIONS AND SERVICES
Income Tax Clinics: programs that provide tax preparation services for people who meet income and/or other eligibility criteria
* see list of providers here
TRANSPORTATION
Disability Related Transportation: programs that provide transportation for purposes of shopping, banking, social events, medical appointments, getting to and from work, and similar activities for people with disabilities who need special accommodations and are unable to utilize other available means of transportation
* see list of providers here
Escort Programs: programs that accompany people who have limited mobility, cognitive impairments or other problems to specified local destinations and provide assistance which may include transportation or driving services, and assisting the individual to enter and leave the vehicle and buildings
* see list of providers here
Full-service Gas Stations: Burlington, Oakville
Local Bus Services:
* see list of providers here
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation: programs that provide transportation for medical appointments, trips from and between hospitals, to nursing homes or other special-care centres or for other non-emergency medical needs for individuals who, because of their physical condition, are unable to use other means of local transportation
* see list of providers here
Senior Driver Renewal Program: programs that evaluate the motor and cognitive functioning of elderly individuals or people with disabilities to determine the person's ability to drive
* see list of providers here
Taxi Services:
* see separate listing here
* for comprehensive information, please see the Halton Seniors' Services Directory here
FOOD
Community Meals: programs that organize suppers, lunches or other get-togethers that give community residents an opportunity to meet one another in a friendly and informal atmosphere
* see list of providers here
Grocery Delivery: organizations that accept online and/or telephone orders and deliver food and household supplies to the homes of people who are unable to go out and shop on their own behalf or food pantries that deliver to people with illnesses, disabilities, transportation issues or other extenuating circumstances which prevent them from picking it up
* see list of providers here
Meal Delivery Providers: programs that prepare and regularly deliver meals to older adults, people with disabilities and others who have difficulties shopping and/or preparing food for themselves
* see list of providers here
HOUSING
Affordable Housing and Help for Rent, Utilities or Property Taxes: information on programs that make rental housing more readily available to low-income individuals, programs that provide financial assistance for people who are at risk for having their utilities shut off, and programs that provide financial assistance to enable people to pay all or a portion of their property taxes
* see separate listing here
Long-Term Care Homes: inpatient health care facilities that provide nursing and personal care over an extended period of time
* for full list see here
Retirement Homes: residential facilities, apartments and/or planned communities for older adults, people with disabilities or other populations that are available at market rates and designed to enable those who are eligible to have a form of independent living in a secure environment while sharing common interests and having access to supportive services
* for full list see here
IN HOME ASSISTANCE
For individual types of services, such as shopping assistance, home maintenance, housekeeping assistance, personal care and yard maintenance, see here (in each category, click 'View Programs and Services' to see all providers)
Some personal care is available for free under Ontario's health care system, by applying to your local Home and Community Care Support Services
* for contact details see full listings here
Veterans Affairs Canada provides funding for eligible veterans to help pay for the cost of in-home care and housekeeping/home maintenance services
* see separate listings here
Assistive Devices Program: programs that pay all or a portion of the costs associated with acquiring assistive technology products and/or obtaining support services such as customization, fit/modification services or repairs
* see separate listings for the Assistive Devices Program and March of Dimes
Friendly Outreach Programs: programs that reach out to people who are hospitalized or in another institutional setting, are socially isolated due to disability or old age, or otherwise lack companionship with the objective of brightening their day and helping them to maintain contact with the outside world
* for full list see here
Homebound Services: services that are provided in-home for Individuals are unable to leave their homes because of illness, disability or frailty
* see list of providers here
Personal Alarm Systems and Locator Aids: programs that provide electronic equipment which connects people with sources of emergency assistance or that facilitate the ability of caregivers to determine the whereabouts of people who have Alzheimer's disease or other similar conditions
* see list of providers here
INCOME SUPPORT
Income Programs and Financial Assistance: information on income supports and benefits from federal, provincial or territorial governments
* see separate listing here
Ontario Drug Benefit Program: program that pays all or a portion of the costs for prescription drugs required by people who meet eligibility requirements for the programs
* see separate listing here
LEGAL SERVICES
Legal Help and Information: information on programs that provide legal counselling and/or representation for low-income individuals who need assistance in routine legal matters
* see separate listing here
TAX ORGANIZATIONS AND SERVICES
Income Tax Clinics: programs that provide tax preparation services for people who meet income and/or other eligibility criteria
* see list of providers here
TRANSPORTATION
Disability Related Transportation: programs that provide transportation for purposes of shopping, banking, social events, medical appointments, getting to and from work, and similar activities for people with disabilities who need special accommodations and are unable to utilize other available means of transportation
* see list of providers here
Escort Programs: programs that accompany people who have limited mobility, cognitive impairments or other problems to specified local destinations and provide assistance which may include transportation or driving services, and assisting the individual to enter and leave the vehicle and buildings
* see list of providers here
Full-service Gas Stations: Burlington, Oakville
Local Bus Services:
* see list of providers here
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation: programs that provide transportation for medical appointments, trips from and between hospitals, to nursing homes or other special-care centres or for other non-emergency medical needs for individuals who, because of their physical condition, are unable to use other means of local transportation
* see list of providers here
Senior Driver Renewal Program: programs that evaluate the motor and cognitive functioning of elderly individuals or people with disabilities to determine the person's ability to drive
* see list of providers here
Taxi Services:
* see separate listing here
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How to Find - Income Programs & Financial Assistance
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Short Description
This listing provides an overview of benefits from federal, provincial or territorial governments, and acts as an index to related listings in this directory
For a customized list of federal, provincial and territorial programs and services, see the Government of Canada's Benefits Finder
* does not collect or track information
For a customized list of provincial benefits and programs, see the Government of Ontario's Benefits Finder
* does not collect or track information
FEDERAL PROGRAMS:
For assistance with federal programs, see listings for Service Canada Centres here
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Retirement Pension
A monthly, taxable benefit that partially replaces income
* those 60 or older may apply if they have made at least one valid contribution to the CPP
* for more information, see separate listing here
May also qualify for the following CPP benefits:
* disability benefit is a monthly payment for those CPP contributors under 65 who have a mental or physical disability
* survivor's pension is a monthly payment paid to the legal spouse or common-law partner of the deceased CPP contributor
* children's benefits provide monthly payments to the dependent children of disabled or deceased CPP contributors
* death benefit is a one-time payment, payable to the estate or other eligible individuals, on behalf of a deceased CPP contributor
Employment Insurance (EI)
Provides temporary income support to eligible unemployed workers while they look for employment or to upgrade their skills
* also provides special benefits to workers who take time off work due to specific life events (illness, pregnancy, caring for a newborn or newly adopted child, caring for a critically ill or injured person, or caring for a family member who is seriously ill with a significant risk of death)
* for more information, see separate listing here
Old Age Security (OAS)
A monthly, taxable payment for those 65 and older
* amount depends on income and years lived in Canada or specific countries after the age of 18
* for more information, see separate listing here
May also qualify for the following benefits:
* Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) - for low-income OAS recipients living in Canada
* Allowance - for low-income legal spouses or common-law partners of GIS recipients, ages 60-64, who meet residency requirements
* Allowance for the Survivor - for low-income spouses or common-law partners, ages 60-64, of deceased GIS recipients
Veterans Affairs Canada
Provides income support and emergency funding to eligible veterans and their families
* for more information, see separate listings for Veterans Affairs Canada offices here
PROVINCIAL PROGRAMS:
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
Offers monthly financial assistance with living expenses, including food and rent
* for Ontario residents 18 years or older who qualify financially and meet the definition of a disability
* for more information, see separate listing here
Ontario Guaranteed Annual Income System (GAINS)
Provides a monthly, non-taxable benefit to low-income Ontario seniors
* for those 65 and older, who meet residency requirements, and receive the Old Age Security (OAS) pension and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) payments from the federal government
* for more information, see separate listing here
Ontario Works (OW)
Provides temporary financial assistance to people who are returning to the workforce
* for Ontario residents in financial need who are committed to finding and keeping a job
* for more information, see separate listings for Halton Region's offices here
For a customized list of federal, provincial and territorial programs and services, see the Government of Canada's Benefits Finder
* does not collect or track information
For a customized list of provincial benefits and programs, see the Government of Ontario's Benefits Finder
* does not collect or track information
FEDERAL PROGRAMS:
For assistance with federal programs, see listings for Service Canada Centres here
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Retirement Pension
A monthly, taxable benefit that partially replaces income
* those 60 or older may apply if they have made at least one valid contribution to the CPP
* for more information, see separate listing here
May also qualify for the following CPP benefits:
* disability benefit is a monthly payment for those CPP contributors under 65 who have a mental or physical disability
* survivor's pension is a monthly payment paid to the legal spouse or common-law partner of the deceased CPP contributor
* children's benefits provide monthly payments to the dependent children of disabled or deceased CPP contributors
* death benefit is a one-time payment, payable to the estate or other eligible individuals, on behalf of a deceased CPP contributor
Employment Insurance (EI)
Provides temporary income support to eligible unemployed workers while they look for employment or to upgrade their skills
* also provides special benefits to workers who take time off work due to specific life events (illness, pregnancy, caring for a newborn or newly adopted child, caring for a critically ill or injured person, or caring for a family member who is seriously ill with a significant risk of death)
* for more information, see separate listing here
Old Age Security (OAS)
A monthly, taxable payment for those 65 and older
* amount depends on income and years lived in Canada or specific countries after the age of 18
* for more information, see separate listing here
May also qualify for the following benefits:
* Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) - for low-income OAS recipients living in Canada
* Allowance - for low-income legal spouses or common-law partners of GIS recipients, ages 60-64, who meet residency requirements
* Allowance for the Survivor - for low-income spouses or common-law partners, ages 60-64, of deceased GIS recipients
Veterans Affairs Canada
Provides income support and emergency funding to eligible veterans and their families
* for more information, see separate listings for Veterans Affairs Canada offices here
PROVINCIAL PROGRAMS:
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
Offers monthly financial assistance with living expenses, including food and rent
* for Ontario residents 18 years or older who qualify financially and meet the definition of a disability
* for more information, see separate listing here
Ontario Guaranteed Annual Income System (GAINS)
Provides a monthly, non-taxable benefit to low-income Ontario seniors
* for those 65 and older, who meet residency requirements, and receive the Old Age Security (OAS) pension and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) payments from the federal government
* for more information, see separate listing here
Ontario Works (OW)
Provides temporary financial assistance to people who are returning to the workforce
* for Ontario residents in financial need who are committed to finding and keeping a job
* for more information, see separate listings for Halton Region's offices here
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How to Find - Newcomer to Canada (Immigrant / Refugee) Services
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Short Description
This listing gives an overview of services to assist newcomers to Canada, and is an index to related listings in this directory
DRIVER'S LICENCE:
A newcomer to Ontario can use a valid licence from another province, state or country for 60 days * after 60 days, a newcomer must switch to an Ontario driver's licence
* for more information on driver's licences for newcomers, see Ministry of Transportation website here
* to apply for an Ontario driver's licence, go to a Drivetest Centre (for locations, see full listings here)
HEALTH INSURANCE:
Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) provides publicly-funded health care for residents of Ontario
* for more information, see separate listing here
* to apply for OHIP, go to a ServiceOntario Service Counter (for locations, see full listings here)
Interim Federal Health Program provides limited, temporary coverage of health-care benefits for specific groups of people in Canada who do not have provincial, territorial, or private health-care coverage
* for more information, see Government of Canada website here
IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP:
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada facilitates the arrival of immigrants, provides protection to refugees, and offers programming to help newcomers settle in Canada
* also grants citizenship and issues travel documents (such as passports) to Canadians
* for more information, see Government of Canada website here
Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship test is used by newcomers to study for the citizenship test
* the publication is available here to read online, listen to, or download
* a free print copy can be ordered online or by calling 1-888-567-7183
* also available to borrow at some library locations
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL FOR NEWCOMERS
For Community Information Centres throughout Halton that maintain information about the full range of human services and which function as the primary source of information about and linkage to human service providers in the community, see here
* for help in languages other than English, dial 2-1-1 to reach 211 Ontario, which uses data from the Halton Community Services Directory and has live translation services in more than 150 languages
Halton Newcomer Portal www.welcometohalton.ca
Settlement.org website
INTERPRETATION AND TRANSLATION:
For a list of organizations that may provide this service, see here
* may be a fee for document translation
LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION - ESL, FSL AND LINC:
Programs that offer opportunities to learn listening, speaking, reading and writing skills with an emphasis on developing the level of communication competence that is essential for adults who are living in a setting in which English or French is the primary language
* for more information, see separate listing here
NEWCOMER SETTLEMENT SERVICES:
Free services for newcomers to Canada are funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to provide advice and help on:
* looking for a job * getting a language assessment * registering for language classes * finding a place to live * signing children up for school * learning about community services
Available in Burlington, Halton Hills, Oakville, Milton and surrounding areas
DRIVER'S LICENCE:
A newcomer to Ontario can use a valid licence from another province, state or country for 60 days * after 60 days, a newcomer must switch to an Ontario driver's licence
* for more information on driver's licences for newcomers, see Ministry of Transportation website here
* to apply for an Ontario driver's licence, go to a Drivetest Centre (for locations, see full listings here)
HEALTH INSURANCE:
Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) provides publicly-funded health care for residents of Ontario
* for more information, see separate listing here
* to apply for OHIP, go to a ServiceOntario Service Counter (for locations, see full listings here)
Interim Federal Health Program provides limited, temporary coverage of health-care benefits for specific groups of people in Canada who do not have provincial, territorial, or private health-care coverage
* for more information, see Government of Canada website here
IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP:
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada facilitates the arrival of immigrants, provides protection to refugees, and offers programming to help newcomers settle in Canada
* also grants citizenship and issues travel documents (such as passports) to Canadians
* for more information, see Government of Canada website here
Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship test is used by newcomers to study for the citizenship test
* the publication is available here to read online, listen to, or download
* a free print copy can be ordered online or by calling 1-888-567-7183
* also available to borrow at some library locations
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL FOR NEWCOMERS
For Community Information Centres throughout Halton that maintain information about the full range of human services and which function as the primary source of information about and linkage to human service providers in the community, see here
* for help in languages other than English, dial 2-1-1 to reach 211 Ontario, which uses data from the Halton Community Services Directory and has live translation services in more than 150 languages
Halton Newcomer Portal www.welcometohalton.ca
Settlement.org website
INTERPRETATION AND TRANSLATION:
For a list of organizations that may provide this service, see here
* may be a fee for document translation
LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION - ESL, FSL AND LINC:
Programs that offer opportunities to learn listening, speaking, reading and writing skills with an emphasis on developing the level of communication competence that is essential for adults who are living in a setting in which English or French is the primary language
* for more information, see separate listing here
NEWCOMER SETTLEMENT SERVICES:
Free services for newcomers to Canada are funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to provide advice and help on:
* looking for a job * getting a language assessment * registering for language classes * finding a place to live * signing children up for school * learning about community services
Available in Burlington, Halton Hills, Oakville, Milton and surrounding areas
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Service Canada, Toronto College St Service Canada Centre
Toll Free: 1-800-622-6232 Employment Insurance : 1-800-206-7218
Social Insurance Numbers: 1-866-274-6627
Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security: 1-800-277-9914
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One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services
For details on all federal and provincial benefits see Canada Benefits directory
- labour market information
- information and assistance applying for Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
- passport receiving agent
For details on all federal and provincial benefits see Canada Benefits directory
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Federal Government Services, Milton
Service Canada 1-800-622-6232 (1-800-O-Canada);
CPP/OAS 1-800-277-9914 ;
Employers Hiring Foreign Workers 1-866-556-5518 ;
Record of Employment - Services for Employers: Orders, Information and Record of Employment on the Web (ROE Web) 1-800-367-5693 ;
Social Insurance Number (SIN) Program 1-866-274-6627 ;
Telephone Information Service (Employment Insurance) 1-800-206-7218 ;
Telephone Reporting Service (Employment Insurance) 1-800-531-7555 Visit Website
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Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Do not attend a Service Canada Centre for service unless absolutely necessary
* complete a service request form online for assistance with Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Social Insurance Numbers, immediate requests for Passport Service or Veterans Affairs Canada Services
* a Service Canada officer will call back within 2 business days
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One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services includes:
All Canadians
Do not attend a Service Canada Centre for service unless absolutely necessary
* complete a service request form online for assistance with Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Social Insurance Numbers, immediate requests for Passport Service or Veterans Affairs Canada Services
* a Service Canada officer will call back within 2 business days
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One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services includes:
All Canadians
- apprenticeship grants
- benefits finder
- job bank
- labour market information
- passport application
- passport receiving agent service
- Social Insurance Number (SIN) application
- funding programs
- hiring foreign workers
- human resource management
- Record of Employment (ROE)
- Canada Child Benefit
- Canada Pension Plan children's benefits
- Canada Pension Plan death benefit
- Canada Pension Plan survivor's pension
- Employment Insurance family supplement
- Employment Insurance maternity and parental benefits
- Employment Insurance special benefits for parents of critically ill children
- labour standards
- occupational health and safety
- wage earner protection program
- workplace equity
- foreign credentials referral
- Canada Pension Plan disability benefits
- opportunities fund for people with disabilities
- Allowance program
- Allowance for the Survivor program
- Canada Pension Plan retirement pension
- Canadian government annuities
- Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
- international benefits
- Old Age Security (OAS)
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- Canadian forces recruitment awareness
- Employment Insurance regular benefits
- Employment Insurance sickness benefits
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) recruitment awareness
- Canada Pension Plan Disability (18-25 years of age)
- Canada Pension Plan Survivors (18-25 years of age)
- Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ)
- career focus
- job search assistance
- Skills Link
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Service Canada, Toronto Lawrence Square Service Canada Centre
Toll Free: 1-800-622-6232 Employment Insurance: 1-800-206-7218
Social Insurance Numbers: 1-866-274-6627
Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security: 1-800-277-9914
Visit Website
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Short Description
One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services
- labour market information
- information and assistance applying for Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
- passport receiving agent
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Federal Government Services, Georgetown
Service Canada 1-800-622-6232 (1-800-O-Canada);
CPP/OAS 1-800-277-9914 ;
Employers Hiring Foreign Workers 1-866-556-5518 ;
Record of Employment - Services for Employers: Orders, Information and Record of Employment on the Web (ROE Web) 1-800-367-5693 ;
Social Insurance Number (SIN) Program 1-866-274-6627 ;
Telephone Information Service (Employment Insurance) 1-800-206-7218 ;
Telephone Reporting Service (Employment Insurance) 1-800-531-7555 Visit Website
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Short Description
Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Do not attend a Service Canada Centre for service unless absolutely necessary
* complete a service request form online for assistance with Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Social Insurance Numbers, immediate requests for Passport Service or Veterans Affairs Canada Services
* a Service Canada officer will call back within 2 business days
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One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services includes:
All Canadians
Do not attend a Service Canada Centre for service unless absolutely necessary
* complete a service request form online for assistance with Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Social Insurance Numbers, immediate requests for Passport Service or Veterans Affairs Canada Services
* a Service Canada officer will call back within 2 business days
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One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services includes:
All Canadians
- apprenticeship grants
- benefits finder
- job bank
- labour market information
- passport application
- passport receiving agent service
- Social Insurance Number (SIN) application
- funding programs
- hiring foreign workers
- human resource management
- Record of Employment (ROE)
- Canada Child Benefit
- Canada Pension Plan children's benefits
- Canada Pension Plan death benefit
- Canada Pension Plan survivor's pension
- Employment Insurance family supplement
- Employment Insurance maternity and parental benefits
- Employment Insurance special benefits for parents of critically ill children
- labour standards
- occupational health and safety
- wage earner protection program
- workplace equity
- foreign credentials referral
- Canada Pension Plan disability benefits
- opportunities fund for people with disabilities
- Allowance program
- Allowance for the Survivor program
- Canada Pension Plan retirement pension
- Canadian government annuities
- Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
- international benefits
- Old Age Security (OAS)
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- Canadian forces recruitment awareness
- Employment Insurance regular benefits
- Employment Insurance sickness benefits
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) recruitment awareness
- Canada Pension Plan Disability (18-25 years of age)
- Canada Pension Plan Survivors (18-25 years of age)
- Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ)
- career focus
- job search assistance
- Skills Link
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- Ensures a guaranteed minimum income for Ontario seniors
- Provides monthly payments to qualifying seniors in addition to their Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) payments
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Canada. Employment Insurance
Office: English 1-800-206-7218 , French 1-800-808-6352 ; Automated Telephone Reporting Service -- English 1-800-531-7555 , French 1-800-431-5595 ; Social Security Tribunal 1-877-227-8577 Visit Website
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Service Overview
My Service Canada Account
- Temporary financial assistance and support in finding new employment
- claimants must conduct a reasonable job search to remain eligible
- Basic benefit rate is 55% of average insured earnings
- maximum weekly benefit $638
- duration of benefits based on insured weeks of work and regional unemployment rate
- claimants keep 50 cents of EI benefits for every dollar earned in wages, up to a maximum of 90% of weekly earnings
- claimants may choose instead to earn up to 40% of regular benefits or $75 per week (whichever is higher) with no reduction in EI payment
- for low income families who receive the Canada Child Benefit (see separate entry)
- amount based on annual net family income
- supplement will be added to EI payment
- 26 weeks sickness benefits
- 26 weeks compassionate care benefits
- 35 weeks for family caregivers to care for critically ill or injured children, and 15 weeks to care for critically ill or injured adults
- 15 weeks maternity benefits
- 40 weeks standard parental, 69 weeks extended parental benefits available to natural, legal or adoptive parents -- benefits can be shared by both parents
My Service Canada Account
- computer access to claim information
- independent appeal process for Employment Insurance decisions
- online employment information and job postings
- employers can post jobs online
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Monthly retirement pension, beginning as early as 60 years or as late as 70 years
Disability benefits -- for contributors under 65 years
Program of Employment and Social Development Canada, delivered by Service Canada
- full pension if started at 65 years
- reduced pension if started before 65 years
- increased pension if started after 65 years
Disability benefits -- for contributors under 65 years
- allowance for dependent children
- children's benefit for dependent children of deceased contributor
- death benefit (lump sum payment to estate, or persons responsible for funeral costs)
- pension credits earned by either spouse may be divided equally (credit splitting) on termination of marriage or common law partnership
Program of Employment and Social Development Canada, delivered by Service Canada
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Old Age Security (OAS)
Allowance -- Monthly benefit for low income spouses (60-64 years) of GIS recipients; based on combined income of the couple
Allowance for the Survivor -- Monthly benefit for low income widowed spouses 60-64 years
Social Security Tribunal, 1-877-227-8577 -- independent appeal process for Old Age Security decisions
Programs of Employment and Social Development Canada, delivered by Service Canada
Guaranteed Annual Income System (GAINS), 1-866-668-8297 -- monthly supplement to low income Ontario seniors receiving OAS and GIS
- Monthly pension to legal residents of Canada 65 years and older
- full pension to those who have lived in Canada for at least 40 years after turning 18
- partial pension may be available
Allowance -- Monthly benefit for low income spouses (60-64 years) of GIS recipients; based on combined income of the couple
Allowance for the Survivor -- Monthly benefit for low income widowed spouses 60-64 years
Social Security Tribunal, 1-877-227-8577 -- independent appeal process for Old Age Security decisions
Programs of Employment and Social Development Canada, delivered by Service Canada
Guaranteed Annual Income System (GAINS), 1-866-668-8297 -- monthly supplement to low income Ontario seniors receiving OAS and GIS
- program of the Ontario Ministry of Finance
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Service Canada
Toll Free: 1-800-622-6232 Employment Insurance : 1-800-206-7218
Social Insurance Numbers: 1-866-274-6627
Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security : 1-800-277-9914
Visit Website
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Short Description
One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services
For local Service Canada Centres see separate entries or office locator
- labour market information
- information and referral on Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
- some Service Canada locations are passport receiving agents
For local Service Canada Centres see separate entries or office locator
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Veterans Affairs Canada Funeral and Burial Program -- financial assistance for Veterans' funeral, burial, cremation and grave marking
Unmarked Grave Program -- placement of military gravestones for Canadian Veterans deceased 5 years or more without grave marking
Unmarked Grave Program -- placement of military gravestones for Canadian Veterans deceased 5 years or more without grave marking
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Federal Government Services, Burlington
Service Canada 1-800-622-6232 (1-800-O-Canada);
CPP/OAS 1-800-277-9914 ;
Employers Hiring Foreign Workers 1-866-556-5518 ;
Record of Employment - Services for Employers: Orders, Information and Record of Employment on the Web (ROE Web) 1-800-367-5693 ;
Social Insurance Number (SIN) Program 1-866-274-6627 ;
Telephone Information Service (Employment Insurance) 1-800-206-7218 ;
Telephone Reporting Service (Employment Insurance) 1-800-531-7555 Visit Website
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Short Description
One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services includes:
All Canadians
- apprenticeship grants
- benefits finder
- job bank
- labour market information
- passport application
- Social Insurance Number (SIN) application
Employers and organizations
- funding programs
- hiring foreign workers
- human resource management
- Record of Employment (ROE)
Families and children
- Canada Child Benefit
- Canada Pension Plan children's benefits
- Canada Pension Plan death benefit
- Canada Pension Plan survivor's pension
- Employment Insurance family supplement
- Employment Insurance maternity and parental benefits
- Employment Insurance special benefits for parents of critically ill children
Labour and workplace information
- labour standards
- occupational health and safety
- wage earner protection program
- workplace equity
Newcomers to Canada
- foreign credentials referral
People with disabilities
- Canada Pension Plan disability benefits
- opportunities fund for people with disabilities
Seniors
- Allowance program
- Allowance for the Survivor program
- Canada Pension Plan retirement pension
- Canadian government annuities
- Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
- international benefits
- Old Age Security (OAS)
Veterans
- Veterans Affairs Canada
Workers
- Canadian forces recruitment awareness
- Employment Insurance regular benefits
- Employment Insurance sickness benefits
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) recruitment awareness
Youth and Students
- Canada Pension Plan Disability (18-25 years of age)
- Canada Pension Plan Survivors (18-25 years of age)
- Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ)
- career focus
- job search assistance
- Skills Link
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Service Canada, Toronto Gerrard Square Service Canada Centre
Toll Free: 1-800-622-6232 Employment Insurance: 1-800-206-7218
Social Insurance Numbers : 1-866-274-6627
Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security: 1-800-277-9914
Visit Website
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Short Description
One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services
- labour market information
- information and assistance applying for Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
- passport receiving agent
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Toronto-Sunnybrook Service Centre
Crisis Line: 1-800-268-7708 TTY Crisis Line: 1-800-567-5803
Toll Free: 1-866-522-2122
Toll Free: 1-866-522-2022
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Benefits Navigator online questionnaire to help determine eligibility for services and benefits
Financial assistance
Assistance with the cost of home care services
Last Post Fund
Funeral and burial program, see separate listing
Health, Mental Health and Transition services
Medical, psychosocial, vocational rehabilitation, case management, career counselling and job search assistance, and long term care
VAC Assistance Service
24 hour crisis line, and short-term problem solving with mental health professionals
Operational Stress Injury Social Support Program (OSISS)
Peer support for those affected by Operational Stress Injury and for their families
Veterans Housing Navigation Team, 416-869-3619 ext 276
Case management for homeless veterans, partnership with Good Shepherd Ministries (see separate listing)
Helmets to Hardhats
Apprenticeship opportunities in the building and construction trades
Financial assistance
- income support
- death benefit
- disability benefits
- health care benefits
- caregiver benefit
- prisoner of war compensation
- War Veterans Allowance
Assistance with the cost of home care services
Last Post Fund
Funeral and burial program, see separate listing
Health, Mental Health and Transition services
Medical, psychosocial, vocational rehabilitation, case management, career counselling and job search assistance, and long term care
VAC Assistance Service
24 hour crisis line, and short-term problem solving with mental health professionals
Operational Stress Injury Social Support Program (OSISS)
Peer support for those affected by Operational Stress Injury and for their families
Veterans Housing Navigation Team, 416-869-3619 ext 276
Case management for homeless veterans, partnership with Good Shepherd Ministries (see separate listing)
Helmets to Hardhats
Apprenticeship opportunities in the building and construction trades
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