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COVID19 - Services are available in person, by phone, email or video conferencing * for settlement services call the Welcome Centre Communication Centre at 1-877-761-1155
Assists newcomers to Canada
Assists newcomers to Canada
- supports newly arrived immigrants in Canada
- information and referral for immigrants - immigration documentation, economic, social, health, cultural, educational, income supports, housing supports, and recreational services in Durham Region
- assist with government application
- help with information on banking, shopping, everyday tasks
- employment supports, learn job search skills
- non-therapeutic counselling
- services are free, confidential and culturally sensitive
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Citizenship and Immigration Centre, Scarborough 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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COVID19 -- contact organization for current COVID policies
Settlement services for immigrants and refugees
Settlement services for immigrants and refugees
- individual, family and youth counselling
- information and referral, housing search assistance
- assistance with government forms, translation and intrepretation
- refugee settlement information and assistance
- youth outreach, volunteer opportunities
- employment consulting, assistance with resumes and interview skills, employment mentoring, employment workshops
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COVID19 -- services provided by phone or online, as well as in-person services
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Information and training support services
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Information and training support services
- online applications and forms, serves Canada (except Quebec)
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COVID19 -- settlement workers available by phone or online, to connect with a settlement worker in North York, Toronto, or Scarborough; leave a message at 416-588-3585, or to connect with a settlement worker in Mississauga leave a message at 905-279-3679
Settlement Services for Immigrants and Refugees
Food Security Program
Settlement Services for Immigrants and Refugees
- needs assessment, information and referral, advocacy, orientation, translation and interpretation, escort, assistance in finding housing
- sponsorship of refugees
- health workshops, mental health -- support groups, counselling, crisis intervention
- heritage language classes
- skills upgrading, adult literacy classes
- seniors program for mutual support and education
- youth program offering services in settlement, counselling, skills development and social events
- Homework Club with individual assistance and group work
- citizenship test preparation classes
- day or evening, full-time and part-time classes
- group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks
- trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development
- individual counselling and orientation sessions
- mental health -- support groups, counselling, crisis intervention
- Women's Circle
- Afghan Women's Catering Group, Afghan Sewing Circle, media and overseas projects
Food Security Program
- food package distribution to seniors, families on Wednesdays 11 am-3 pm
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Dorset Park Hub - Multiservice neighbourhood centre
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada -- provides basic language skills in English upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry, online learning option
Mentorship and Skills Building
other services provided by partner agencies including, Reconnect Community Health Service, John Howard Society of Toronto, VHA Home HealthCare, Chinese Canadian Council, Madison Community Services, Black Youth Jobs and Dorset Park Neighbourhood Association
- centre community engagement projects
- seniors yoga
- women's English Circle
- financial literacy workshops
- public computer access
- information and referral to community and social services
- support with finding housing, child care, registering children in school and health care
- help filling out government forms including housing and immigration sponsorship forms
- help with connecting to language classes
- workshops on financial literacy and other topics to reduce stress of adjusting to Canadian culture
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada -- provides basic language skills in English upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry, online learning option
Mentorship and Skills Building
- offers permanent residents and convention refugees resume and job readiness help, employment counselling
- skills and career development in specific fields including food service, customer service, cashier training to help newcomers get entry level jobs
other services provided by partner agencies including, Reconnect Community Health Service, John Howard Society of Toronto, VHA Home HealthCare, Chinese Canadian Council, Madison Community Services, Black Youth Jobs and Dorset Park Neighbourhood Association
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Counselling and Support Services, Scarborough Office
1-877-292-2288 Office: 416-750-3045
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COVID19 Contact for information on in-person, phone, email and virtual services
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
Settlement Services
Including needs assessment, information and referral, orientation, supportive counselling, interpretation and translation services, employment counselling and computer training, and peer support groups
Children, Youth, and Parent Programs
Specialized settlement services for children and their families to deal with trauma and restore family functioning
Language and Skills Training
Includes English as a Second Language (ESL), computer classes, citizenship preparation classes
Public Education Program
Includes community consultation and public information, and international projects
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
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COVID19 -- settlement workers available by phone or online, to connect with a settlement worker in North York, Toronto, or Scarborough leave a message at 416-588-3585, or to connect with a settlement worker in Mississauga leave a message at 905-279-3679
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Settlement Services for Immigrants and Refugees
Community Development
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Settlement Services for Immigrants and Refugees
- needs assessment, information and referral, advocacy, orientation, translation and interpretation, escort, assistance in finding housing
- sponsorship of refugees
- health workshops, mental health -- support groups, counselling, crisis intervention
- heritage language classes
- skills upgrading, adult literacy classes
- seniors program for mutual support and education
- youth program offering services in settlement, counselling, skills development and social events
- 3 or 4 day job search techniques workshops, covering labour market information, access to trades and professions, resume preparation, networking
- extensive individual assistance
- group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks
- trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development
Community Development
- Afghan Women's Catering Group, Afghan Sewing Circle, media and overseas projects
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Counselling and Support Services, Victoria Park Hub
1-877-292-2288 Office: 647-847-2334
Office: 647-847-2335
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COVID19 Contact for information on in-person, phone, email and virtual services
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
Settlement Services
Including needs assessment, information and referral, orientation, supportive counselling, interpretation and translation services, employment counselling and computer training, and peer support groups
Children, Youth, and Parent Programs
Specialized settlement services for children and their families to deal with trauma and restore family functioning
Language and Skills Training
Includes English as a Second Language (ESL), computer classes, citizenship preparation classes
Public Education Program
Includes community consultation and public information, and international projects
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
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Members include international unions, provincial organizations, provincial federations of labour, chartered unions, labour councils
- assists in organizing new unions
- information and referral
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COVID19 -- Food Bank Mon-Fri 11 am-4 pm, home delivery for seniors, text or call 416-388-8323 to book an appointment, limited variety and quantities
Settlement Services for Immigrants and Refugees
Settlement Services for Immigrants and Refugees
- needs assessment, information and referral, advocacy, orientation, translation and interpretation, escort, assistance in finding housing
- sponsorship of refugees
- health workshops, mental health -- support groups, counselling, crisis intervention
- heritage language classes
- skills upgrading, adult literacy classes
- seniors program for mutual support and education
- youth program offering services in settlement, counselling, skills development and social events
- Homework Club with individual assistance and group work
- citizenship test preparation classes
- day or evening classes
- group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks
- trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development
- individual counselling and orientation sessions
- mental health -- support groups, counselling, crisis intervention
- Women's Circle
- Make the First Move -- yoga and zumba fitness classes for women
- Afghan Women's Catering Group, Afghan Sewing Circle, media and overseas projects
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Multi-service agency
- settlement services including permanent residency and citizenship assistance, government housing services
- ESL Classes
- family and individual counselling
- employment services
- recreation and social activities including trips, festivals, Farsi classes, Seniors day for Farsi-speaking seniors, music lessons, computer classes, cultural events
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Limited in-person appointments available in Keele and Finch offices; services also continue to be offered via telephone, email or online
Settlement Services
Aurora House Transitional Residence -- mental health and trauma counselling and long-term clinical case management for residents -- see separate entry
Services may be provided at other locations
Settlement Services
- immigration counselling
- assistance with sponsorship applications, legal referral
- seniors group
- Newcomer Skills at Work -- training in leadership and civic engagement
- Emotional Integration and Support Program -- individual counselling
Aurora House Transitional Residence -- mental health and trauma counselling and long-term clinical case management for residents -- see separate entry
Services may be provided at other locations
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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
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Social, education and recreation programs for all ages ; information and referral
Health
Health
- first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training, nutrition programs
- community based health promotion and disease prevention initiative
- screening for specific health conditions
- one on one support addressing diabetes
- certain cancers and cardiovascular disease among newcomers
- advocacy
- child minding
- citizenship test preparation
- conflict resolution
- human service worker
- public speaking
- computer access and training
- food handling
- English language basics
- escort to medical appointments, friendly visiting, telephone reassurance
- health education
- home support
- food preparation
- grocery shopping
- light housework and repairs
- referral services
- seniors club
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Jewish Immigrant Aid Services Toronto, 1 Open Door York Region Branch
Office: 905-881-6500Visit Website
Joseph and Wolf Lebovic Jewish Community Campus, 9600 Bathurst St, Suite 242
Vaughan, ON, L6A 3Z8 (48km)
Vaughan, ON, L6A 3Z8 (48km)
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Helping newcomers build a strong and vibrant community through settlement services
Community Connections -- group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks
- one-on-one settlement services with an assigned settlement worker
- group programs: information and orientation to life in Canada, mental health and well-being, informal language learning for children and adults
- translation and interpretation; notary public services
- refugee sponsorship
Community Connections -- group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks
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Helping all newcomers build a strong and vibrant community through settlement services
Community Connections -- group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks
- one-on-one settlement services with an assigned settlement worker
- group programs: information and orientation to life in Canada, mental health and well-being
- informal language learning for children and adults
- interpretation and translation; notary public services
Community Connections -- group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks
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Counselling and Support Services, Downtown Main Office
1-877-292-2288 Office: 416-363-1066
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COVID19 Contact for information on in-person, phone, email and virtual services
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
Settlement Services
Including needs assessment, information and referral, orientation, supportive counselling, interpretation and translation services, employment counselling and computer training, and peer support groups
Children, Youth, and Parent Programs
Specialized settlement services for children and their families to deal with trauma and restore family functioning
Language and Skills Training
Includes English as a Second Language (ESL), computer classes, citizenship preparation classes
Public Education Program
Includes community consultation and public information, and international projects
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
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Main Office
Immigration Assistance: 647-233-6036Settlement and ESL: 416-807-1983
Spiritual Support: 416-682-2510
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COVID19 -- all appointments by phone or video chat, no in-person services; call for appointment
Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Services
Community Resources
Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Services
- assistance with applications for citizenship, passports and protected person travel documents
- help with spouse, common-law partner and child sponsorship applications
- refugee system navigation and related procedures such as work/study permits, permanent resident applications as protected person/Convention refugee
- assistance with applications to become permanent resident based on Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) grounds
- help with permanent resident card and other Canadian identification forms
- assistance with study permit renewal and work permit applications for international students; information about pathway to become permanent residents
- help for migrant workers such as work permit assistance for vulnerable people
Community Resources
- assessment, information and referral to food programs, clothing and furniture banks, employment centres, schools and education resources, health centres
- assistance with applications for government programs such as Ontario Works, Employment Insurance, Legal Aid, transitional and subsidized housing
- provided through chaplain - referral and resources for religious communities, one-on-one spiritual counselling, and for ceremonies such as weddings, funerals and blessings
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Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada. Central Region
1-866-790-0581 Office: 416-954-1000
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COVID19 -- call or visit website for current information irb-cisr.gc.ca/en/stay-connected/Pages/covid-19-irb-operations.aspx
Refugee Protection Division: panel determines refugee claims
Immigration Division: conducts detention reviews and admissibility hearings for persons believed to be inadmissible or removable from Canada; located at 385 Rexdale Blvd, 1-833-222-0408, fax 416-744-4274
Refugee Protection Division: panel determines refugee claims
- if determined eligible by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada or Canada Border Services Agency, the claim is referred to a Refugee Determination hearing
- claimants may be represented by legal counsel
- upon positive evaluation of claim, refugee status will be confirmed and application for landed immigrant status may proceed
- appeals of negative decisions may be heard at Refugee Appeal Board or other bodies, for more information, Refugee Claim Information Sheet
Immigration Division: conducts detention reviews and admissibility hearings for persons believed to be inadmissible or removable from Canada; located at 385 Rexdale Blvd, 1-833-222-0408, fax 416-744-4274
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COVID-19 -- operating by phone only, Toronto 416-977-8111, Toll-free 1-855-854-8111
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Represents refugee claimants at hearings before the Immigration and Refugee Board, and on applications to the Federal Court
Also represents immigration detainees at Toronto West Detention Centre, Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada Immigration Holding Centre, Vanier Centre for Women (Milton), Maplehurst Correctional Complex (Milton) and Central East Correctional Centre (Lindsay) at detention reviews on a duty counsel basis, detainees must be financially eligible for legal aid but need not obtain a certificate
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Represents refugee claimants at hearings before the Immigration and Refugee Board, and on applications to the Federal Court
- claimants must obtain Legal Aid certificate
- lawyer and paralegal assigned to each case
Also represents immigration detainees at Toronto West Detention Centre, Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada Immigration Holding Centre, Vanier Centre for Women (Milton), Maplehurst Correctional Complex (Milton) and Central East Correctional Centre (Lindsay) at detention reviews on a duty counsel basis, detainees must be financially eligible for legal aid but need not obtain a certificate
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COVID19 -- Contact for details on in-person service changes and enhanced safety measures; call Muhaari A. Director of Programs & Services at 416-831-9729 or email a.muhaari@black-cap.com for support and information.
HIV/AIDS education, prevention and support, including information on HIV and STI (sexually transmitted infections) risk, sexual health and healthy relationships, and harm reduction
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
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
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)
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)
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Support to refugee claimants in Canada and abroad
- legal, crisis intervention and emotional support
- weekly support group
- Network of Iranian Queer HIV/AIDS Program, info@niqha.net -- education and support to people with HIV/AIDS and other STIs (sexually transmitted infections)
- SHER Fund, Safe House and Emergency Relief for LGBT refugees residing in Turkey to pay living expenses
- Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays of Iran Program -- support to parents and families of LGBT individuals
- information and referral
- newsletter, magazine
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Free telephone hotline providing legal assistance to Ukrainians arriving in Canada affected by the war in Ukraine, with focus on immigration related issues, and also provides assistance and referrals for other legal issues related to resettlement, such as housing, employment
- assistance identifying nature of legal issue, advice and assistance on steps to take
- help drafting basic legal document for use in Canadian justice system
- where appropriate, referrals to pro bono and other lawyers for ongoing services
- referrals to support services
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Recruit, train and assist sponsor groups to welcome and support Syrian refugees
- online Find a Sponsorship Group map, including those seeking members
- sponsorship information, videos and public information meetings
- Practical Guide for Sponsors
- resource links including participating organizations and government services
- donation information
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