Searching for Francophones

Promotes and supports the cultural, scholastic, artistic, economic needs of the francophone community in Durham Region

• 31 francophone organizations in Durham Region are under the umbrella of COFRD
• sells french printed materials, books and cards
• photocopy and fax service
• employment centre for francophone community
• settlement services for newcomers
• family justice services
• computer repairs
• St Albert cheese sale
• francophone shows

Legal information and referrals relating to family law in French

• French workshops on family law
• referral to specialized services

Comprehensive employment and job search services

• assessment of skills, interests and experience
• job search strategies, including resume preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
• on-the-job training, work experience
• help in maintaining employment
• information and referral to other employment and community services

Better Jobs Ontario -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers

Services for employers

• help in identifying human resource skills requirements
• matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Youth Job Connection

• paid pre-employment services
• job matching, paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers
• mentorship, education and work transition supports

Youth Job Connection Summer -- summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year

French speaking childcare centres for infants up to school age children

Ajax

• École Notre-Dame-de-la-Jeunesse - 905-427-7690

Bowmanville

• École Viola-Leger - 905-623-1590

Oshawa

• École Corpus-Christi - 905-728-1421
• École Antonine Maillet - 905-438-0469

Pickering

• École Roland Marion - 905-683-3553

Whitby

• École Jean-Paul II - 905-430-1252

Supports francophone women and French culture in Durham Region

• programs for high school students, volunteer opportunities
• donations to local community needs
• bursaries for students
• social activities

Represents the interests of the Franco-Ontarian community * advocates and communicates with governments and organizations to ensure policies reflect the needs of Franco-Ontarians

French cultural centre * social activities and events * banquet hall for private parties, weddings, showers for members only

Credit Union

Primary health care and health promotion programs and services to the black community across the GTA as its priority population

Health centre focused on family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups

Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health including diabetes education programs and sexual health clinics

Programs and services include:

• diabetes education program
• dietetic services
• counselling services
• foot care services
• Back 2 Life program
• Telemedicine
• COVID-19 Helpline, call 416-495-2593 or email covid-19en@taibuchc.ca

Services and Programs:

• Diabetes Education Programs
• Sexual Health Clinics

Capacity building and pre-employment program

• sewing, knitting, pottery training
• craft workshops
• cultural adjustment
• partnership with other francophone organizations, anglophone universities and schools

4 to 8 week entrepreneurship program -- entrepreneurial support during the process of developing and launching a business

Licensed child care centre

Residence and emergency shelter

• crisis intervention
• counselling for residents

Licensed child care centre

302-bed long-term care home * residential care for 100 private rooms, 101 semi-private rooms, and 10 basic rooms * 24-hour nursing and personal care * access to a doctor and other health professionals * short-stay care beds * adult day centre * Behavioural Support programs * French (37 beds prioritized for Francophones) and Ismaili unit

• bedding and furniture
• laundry and housekeeping
• meals
• personal hygiene supplies
• medical supplies and equipment (such as catheters, ostomy bags, or wound care supplies)
• assistance with medication and activities of daily living
• recreation and social programs

Additional services and facilities:

• foot care
• dental care
• music therapy and art therapy
• physiotherapy
• pastoral care
• behavioural resource team
• cognitive support unit
• Ismaili unit

Pavillon Omer Deslauriers - French-language bed service unit * staff are bilingual in English and French * 1 short-stay bed * religious care, music, art and complimentary care provided

Services and Programs:

• Adult Day Program

Licensed child care centre

Licensed child care centre

Francophone community health centre

Health and Medical Services

• 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

French Social/Medical Interpreter Service

• interpretation in hospitals, clinics or doctors' offices
• homeless outreach and intervention
• assistance in obtaining identification
• advice on obtaining social assistance through Ontario Works
• mental health therapy, counselling and outreach for individuals, couples, families and groups
• crisis intervention
• relaxation group
• counselling and outreach for people with severe and persistent mental health issues

COVID19 Building closed; telephone and community-based support available; case management intake through Access Point, call 1-888-640-1934 or visit www.theaccesspoint.ca

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Community Support Program
Intensive case management including assistance meeting basic needs, maintaining stable income, finding and maintaining housing, participating in employment, educational, vocational or social activities, and developing community supports

Pathways for Seniors
Community support program for Tamil-speaking seniors in North York, contact 416-499-5969 ext 275

• individualized support for seniors experiencing age-related disabilities including depression, anxiety and dementia
• input and guidance to family members at risk of caregiver burnout
• weekly wellness and health promotion drop-in groups open to all Tamil-speaking seniors

Also participates in Mental Health and Justice Initiative case management (referrals from designated agencies only)
Case management for French-speaking adults 16-65 years, contact Centre francophone de Toronto, Passages (see separate listing)

Licensed child care centre

Licensed child care centre

Licensed child care centre

Licensed child care centre

Licensed child care centre

Integration and Settlement Program -- needs assessment, pre- and post-arrival information and referral, assistance to establish social and professional networks to promote community engagement, and assistance to access a range of settlement services

Employment support and entrepreneurial support program

• job search and employment counselling
• group activities including integration circles, job matching
• job needs assessment, support to build social and professional networks helping economic and social integration

Connexions communautaires (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
• trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development

PIDEF / TÉE (Settlement in French-Language Schools Program)

• settlement services in French-language schools
• outreach program based in elementary and secondary schools from mid-August to end of June, and in libraries and social service agencies from July to mid-August
• Host Program for matching foreign trained professionals with peers

French as a First Language Catholic elementary and secondary education programs

New to Canada -- helps newcomer students to integrate into Canadian society and, if needed, bring their speech, reading and writing skills up to par

Regional offices

• North-East Regional Office (Toronto) 416-367-6564, 1-800-274-3764
• South-West Regional Office (Hamilton) 905-524-2503, 1-877-646-9091