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Located near Niagara Falls
Dial 2-1-1. Our helpline is answered by real people 24/7 and service is available in 150+ languages.
Services include:
- Promote volunteer work in order to find solutions to basic adaptation needs and aspirations that the community may have
- Provide orientation to the Latin community about their rights and obligations within the Canadian society
- Offers programs and services in counselling, referral, translations and interpretation
- Promotes cultural, social activities and Spanish classes for children (free for the members)
- Free Spanish classes are offered during the summer and are open to the public
Funded interpretation is available for service providers working with clients who are victims of domestic or sexual violence including those who have been sexually exploited through human trafficking.
A list of languages available can be found here.
Offers the following programs and services: 211 community information telephone line, Niagara Community Information Database, Broadcast Email Service, Volunteer Connections, Donation of Goods Portal, Interpreters Niagara/Hamilton
Other services include:
* Art classes
* Soccer program
* Rumba therapy
* Folklore group
* Christmas dinner
Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Service delivery is frequently changing as a result of COVID-19, please visit website for the most up-to-date information
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Provides business services that support the community in working with newcomers effectively
Services include:
- Interpretation and Cultural Ambassadors
- work with clients in a variety of situations including assessments, consultations, intakes and meetings
- can provide interpretation in any style - whisper, simultaneous, consecutive
- services provided in 130 languages
- a Cultural Ambassador can communicate the importance and significance of religion and religious practice, family or cultural traditions, or of common beliefs and practices of the person requiring interpretation
Translation
- translate documents including passport stamps, birth and certificates, identification cards or other legal documents
- provide translation for projects like brochures, flyers, presentations and video transcribing
- offers CILISAT (Cultural Interpreter Language & Interpretation Skills Assessment Tool), a language proficiency accreditation program
- offers an online Core Community Interpreting Training course
- voice overs for visual production in multiple languages
- visit the website for more information
- developing visual multilingual products
Cultural Diversity Training for service providers
- the goal of the program is to assist organizations in understanding issues related to cultural inclusion
- provides training to service providers and their staff to cultivate a welcoming and inclusive community by combating stereotypes, bias, and discrimination
- provides workshops and presentations to the community at large, tailored to the length of time and to the subject matter requested
- delivers multiple training sessions annually in the areas of children services, mental health, for respondents such as firefighters, police officers, long term care for seniors, public and catholic school boards and refugee private sponsors
905-389-6235
Office: 905-389-6235
Crisis Line: 905-538-5691
Visit Website
Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Service delivery is frequently changing as a result of COVID-19, please visit website for the most up-to-date information
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Provides business services that support the community in working with newcomers effectively
Services include:
- Interpretation and Cultural Ambassadors
- work with clients in a variety of situations including assessments, consultations, intakes and meetings
- can provide interpretation in any style - whisper, simultaneous, consecutive
- services provided in 130 languages
- a Cultural Ambassador can communicate the importance and significance of religion and religious practice, family or cultural traditions, or of common beliefs and practices of the person requiring interpretation
Translation
- translate documents including passport stamps, birth and certificates, identification cards or other legal documents
- provide translation for projects like brochures, flyers, presentations and video transcribing
- offers CILISAT (Cultural Interpreter Language & Interpretation Skills Assessment Tool), a language proficiency accreditation program
- offers an online Core Community Interpreting Training course
- voice overs for visual production in multiple languages
- visit the website for more information
- developing visual multilingual products
Cultural Diversity Training for service providers
- the goal of the program is to assist organizations in understanding issues related to cultural inclusion
- provides training to service providers and their staff to cultivate a welcoming and inclusive community by combating stereotypes, bias, and discrimination
- provides workshops and presentations to the community at large, tailored to the length of time and to the subject matter requested
- delivers multiple training sessions annually in the areas of children services, mental health, for respondents such as firefighters, police officers, long term care for seniors, public and catholic school boards and refugee private sponsors
Programs to help newcomers become established; cultural and social activities for the Vietnamese community
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by Achēv -- see separate entry
- childminding may be available, bus fare for eligible attendees
- citizenship preparation
- assistance to fill out government applications
- settlement counselling
- support groups for women, youth, and seniors to aid in integration
- interpretation and translation
- Commissioner of Oaths by appointment
- citizenship classes
- English and Math tutoring for students in grades 1-12
- heritage language (Vietnamese)
- French classes
- computer classes
Cultural Services
- organizes traditional festivals, ritual ceremonies and Canadian celebrations
- traditional music and visual and performing arts programs and training
- picnics, camping trips, talent show
HIV/AIDS education, prevention and support, including information on HIV and STI (sexually transmitted infections) risk, sexual health and healthy relationships, and harm reduction
- community-based prevention programs for youth, women, and gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, trans and other men who have sex with men (MSM)
- community workshops, forums, outreach, training for professionals and organizations, and culturally specific materials
- volunteer opportunities
Support Programs
Counselling and support for Black people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS, including referrals and follow-up, as well as child care and emergency financial assistance for eligible clients
- practical assistance
- home and hospital visits
- treatment, support groups
- housing and employment support
- youth program
Settlement Program
Counselling and support, needs assessment, outreach and prevention for Black, African and Caribbean immigrants and refugees, including LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning) individuals
- orientation
- information and referrals to community services
- assistance in accessing services
- assistance in finding a doctor and living with treatment
- assistance with immigration system
- form and documentation completion
- housing and employment help
- interpretation and translation
- social opportunities and networking
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)
- emergency child care for clients only
- interpretation and translation
- community kitchen
Culturally sensitive HIV/AIDS workshops, events and activities in various languages for individuals, community groups and service providers, including ProjectM for Muslim girls and women 14-29 years, heterosexual men, men who have sex with men (MSM), and LGBTQ community
- literature in 8 languages
- volunteer opportunities
Medical clinic: 416-922-2672
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- family physicians, medical clinics and nursing care
- home visits by nurses
- dietitians and nutrition counselling
- anonymous HIV testing
- diabetes education program
- 24-hour medical hot-line
- immunization
- free diagnostic and specialist services for uninsured immigrants without legal status
- interpretation in hospitals, clinics or doctors' offices
- homeless outreach and intervention
- assistance in obtaining identification
- advice on obtaining social assistance through Ontario Works
- case management
- anonymous HIV testing
- accompaniment
- information and referral on housing, income supports, employment and legal issues
- prevention, education and advocacy
- Afro-Caribbean forum last Friday of each month
- servicevihsida@centrefranco.org
- health promotion workshops
- African suppers to discuss health and HIV-AIDS prevention
- peer-facilitated HIV-AIDS education
- volunteer opportunities
- Christmas basket program for disadvantaged families
- association of ASL-English Interpreters, Deaf Interpreters, LSQ-French Interpreters
- professional development and networking opportunities
- acts as advisor to service providers, public education and advocacy
- for listing of of OASLI interpreters, go to Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI) website, go to Advanced Search and select OASLI, click www.casli.ca/directory
Community Development -- volunteer recruitment, training and placement, community networking and partnership
New Immigrant Drop-In
- mutual support group for newcomers, supportive counselling
- information and referral
- assistance in filling out forms for social assistance, income security programs, and affordable housing
- accompaniment to appointments, translation and interpretation, free Internet access
- assistance and referrals to Filipino youth, families and seniors to help meet their housing, employment and health care needs
- fosters partnerships with grassroots organizations to connect with broader advocacy to promote labour rights and social justice
- Violence Against Women counselling
- Violence Against Women Transitional Housing
- family life education
- support groups, recreation, workshops
- recreation, weekly social events
Youth Drop-In -- life skills training, volunteering
Office: 416-363-1066
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Medical, mental health, settlement and social support services including integrated anti-human trafficking support; research and education
Mental Health Counselling and Support
Confidential assessment, counselling, crisis intervention and support services
- individual, family and group counselling, and mutual support groups
- service coordination and referral to treatment
Settlement Services
Including needs assessment, information and referral, orientation, supportive counselling, interpretation and translation services, employment counselling and computer training, and peer support groups
- referrals to outside resources, including housing, social services, legal and medical help, skills training, cultural groups, and recreational programs
- assistance with documation and completing applications
Children, Youth, and Parent Programs
Specialized settlement services for children and their families to deal with trauma and restore family functioning
- homework club, individual tutoring, education counselling, leadership development, and summer recreation programs
- workshops such as job interview skills, employment training, driver education, health and sexual health, education options
- parent supports such as counselling, school and child welfare systems navigation, assistance accessing child care and completing subsidies applications
- assistance accessing free or affordable community programs
Language and Skills Training
Includes English as a Second Language (ESL), computer classes, citizenship preparation classes
- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto, see separate listing
Public Education Program
Includes community consultation and public information, and international projects
- National Trauma Informed Care Program
- settlement services and referrals
- form filling
- translation and interpretation
Recreational facilities and programs
- fully equipment fitness centre
- swimming lessons, aquafit and other aquatic programs
- afterschool program
- children's day camp during spring, summer and summer breaks
- youth programs and after school activities
- community events including annual Grange Festival
Seniors services
- advocacy, supportive counselling, income tax clinic
- fitness and cultural activities
Services include:
- community referrals
- completing forms
- translation and interpretation
- assistance with immigration issues, income supports, housing issues
Services include:
- escorts
- individual advocacy
- information and referral
- interpretation and translation
Settlement Program
- needs assessment and referral, information and orientation
- translation and interpretation
- assistance with government applications and form filling
- citizenship classes
- drivers licence written test preparation classes
- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto, childminding and TTC tokens available -- see separate entry
Employment Services
- referral to employment centres
- job search training, resume preparation, workshops
- access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier
- social, educational and recreational services
- information and outreach
- employment assistance
- peer tutoring - suspended until further notice
- leadership development
- year round income tax clinic for up to 10 years past by appointment
- seasonal income tax clinic with West Neighbourhood House
- anti-racism and access and equity programs
- community events, festivals
Settlement Program
- needs assessment and referral, information and orientation
- translation and interpretation
- assistance with government applications and form filling
- citizenship classes and facilitation of ceremonies
- drivers licence written test preparation classes; computer classes
- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto, childminding and TTC tokens available -- see separate entry
Employment Services
- drop-in resource centre, referral to employment centres
- job search training, resume preparation, workshops
- access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier
- social, educational and recreational services
- information and outreach
- employment assistance
- peer tutoring (suspended)
- leadership development
- year-round income tax clinic for up to 10 years previous by appointment
- seasonal income tax clinic with West Neighbourhood House
- anti-racism and access and equity programs
- community events, festivals
Seniors Programs
- Saturday social and exercise program
- Tibetan Seniors Program
- Tai Chi, Line Dance and Yoga
- Thursday afternoon English conversation class for Tibetan seniors
call 416-633-5056 or 647-617-1378/647-836-9578/647-617-0425 and leave a message with your phone, email and needs for someone to call you back, also email to ed@kababayan.org
Services for Newcomers
- information and referral; form filling
- needs assessment and newcomer orientation
- interpretation and translation
- help to access social services and housing
- employment supports
- supportive counselling
- employment counseling
- career exploration/goal setting/planning
- job search assistance and workshops and labour market information
- resume and cover letter preparation and mock interviews
- referral to other employment-related trainings
Youth Services -- educational sessions, leadership training seminars, school outreach, after-school program for youth, summer activities
Women -- caregivers support network, women's empowerment program, counseling, support group for women in abusive relationships, educational workshops and seminars
Seniors -- counseling and other support group activities, recreational and wellness activities, educational sessions, information sessions on government benefits, community resources, health topics, elder abuse prevention
Family reunification -- family reunification, educational sessions, supportive counseling, parenting in Canada, support group for parents
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Assists newcomers to adapt to life in Canada
Settlement Services
- orientation and cultural transition counselling services
- information and referral
- translation and interpretation
- on education, immigration, housing, transportation, children's benefit, taxation, employment, health care system, citizenship, senior's benefits, recreation
- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by Achēv -- see separate entry
- programs for youth, seniors, and women
- EarlyON parenting program
- recreation activities, workshops and seminars, volunteer training program, and heritage program for children
- seasonal income tax clinic
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Treatment, practical support services, assistance navigating and accessing complex system of care, education and outreach
Treatment and Therapeutic Programs
- one to one consultation on sexual health, medication and HIV information
- medication access assistance
- harm reduction information and supplies including needle exchange, crack kits, condoms and lube
- complementary therapies including vitamin supplements, yoga, reiki, massage, acupuncture
- practical assistance and income supports including financial assistance, benefits assistance, internal and external referrals, advocacy, immigration assistance, holiday programs such as children's gift cards, hair-cutting services
- assistance caring for pets, referral to veterinarian and short term foster program in partnership with Toronto Humane Society
- translation and interpretation services available, call for details
- Essentials Market food bank, including pet food (member of Daily Bread Food Bank)
- Food for Life meal delivery
- peer and professional food and nutrition workshops
- new home start-up kits, holiday bags
- HIV/AIDS speakers bureau
- safer sex educational materials
- positive prevention outreach
- peer leaders program and student peer education
- women's programming
- men's peer health navigator
- Circle of Care
- spiritual wellness
- expressive arts therapy
- holiday dinner and social programming
- theatre access
- volunteer training and opportunities
Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Service delivery is frequently changing as a result of COVID-19, please visit website for the most up-to-date information
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Provides business services that support the community in working with newcomers effectively
Services include:
- Interpretation and Cultural Ambassadors
- work with clients in a variety of situations including assessments, consultations, intakes and meetings
- can provide interpretation in any style - whisper, simultaneous, consecutive
- services provided in 130 languages
- a Cultural Ambassador can communicate the importance and significance of religion and religious practice, family or cultural traditions, or of common beliefs and practices of the person requiring interpretation
Translation
- translate documents including passport stamps, birth and certificates, identification cards or other legal documents
- provide translation for projects like brochures, flyers, presentations and video transcribing
- offers CILISAT (Cultural Interpreter Language & Interpretation Skills Assessment Tool), a language proficiency accreditation program
- offers an online Core Community Interpreting Training course
- voice overs for visual production in multiple languages
- visit the website for more information
- developing visual multilingual products
Cultural Diversity Training for service providers
- the goal of the program is to assist organizations in understanding issues related to cultural inclusion
- provides training to service providers and their staff to cultivate a welcoming and inclusive community by combating stereotypes, bias, and discrimination
- provides workshops and presentations to the community at large, tailored to the length of time and to the subject matter requested
- delivers multiple training sessions annually in the areas of children services, mental health, for respondents such as firefighters, police officers, long term care for seniors, public and catholic school boards and refugee private sponsors
In-person court appearances limited to urgent matters such as child protection proceedings and restraining orders or to cases that had to be suspended
Other matters including civil claims, small claims and family law matters being heard remotely, using video and teleconferencing
Individuals can apply for online proceedings at the following links: civil claims, small claims and family law matters
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Superior Court of Justice -- responsible for all jury trials and civil cases, some family cases (including divorce, custody, support and property division), some criminal trials (generally of a more serious nature), some appeals
Ontario Court of Justice -- responsible for most criminal trials, all bail and preliminary hearings, young offenders, provincial offences, and some family cases (including adoption, support and custody, and child protection)
Family Court intake personnel available for referral and to assist in preparing court applications and documents 416-327-2064
- mediation program for custody and access issues 416-314-1361
- certified copies of court orders including divorce decrees 416-327-5440 (Civil), 416-327-2064 (Family)
- representative plaintiff must have a lawyer -- contingency fee arrangements permitted, or may apply for funding from Class Proceedings Committee of the Law Foundation of Ontario, 416-598-1550
Court Interpretation Unit -- over 100 spoken languages, American Sign Language (ASL) and Langue des signes du Quebec (LSQ)
- 720 Bay St, 3rd Flr, 416-326-6500, mag.interpreterservices@ontario.ca