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Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- 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
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
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
Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
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Alternative Dispute Resolution, Richmond Hill Office
1-866-536-7608 Office: 905-503-9560
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COVID19 - Support available by telephone, no walk-in services
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Inclusive and collaborative approach to resolving child protection disputes
Family Group Decision Making -- brings together members of child's family, extended family and community with child protection workers and other service providers to develop plan to address concerns identified by CAS
Child Protection Mediation -- assists child protection workers, family and other significant individuals in reaching a mutually acceptable agreement to meet the child's needs and address identified protection concerns
Indigenous Approaches -- traditional methods of dispute resolution designed and delivered by and for Indigenous people and their families
Road 2 Resolution -- one-time meeting between family and CAS when child has been brought to a place of safety
- visit website for details
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Inclusive and collaborative approach to resolving child protection disputes
Family Group Decision Making -- brings together members of child's family, extended family and community with child protection workers and other service providers to develop plan to address concerns identified by CAS
Child Protection Mediation -- assists child protection workers, family and other significant individuals in reaching a mutually acceptable agreement to meet the child's needs and address identified protection concerns
Indigenous Approaches -- traditional methods of dispute resolution designed and delivered by and for Indigenous people and their families
- assists participants in developing a plan that meets the needs of the child, addresses identified child protection concerns, and is supported by participants and/or Indigenous community
Road 2 Resolution -- one-time meeting between family and CAS when child has been brought to a place of safety
- provides opportunity to discuss situation and develop agreed upon next steps
- available only to families working with York Region Children's Aid Society
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Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- 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
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
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
Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
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COVID-19 Update -- For information on the YMCA's response to COVID-19, including programming and service alerts CLICK HERE
Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- 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
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
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
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COVID-19 - In-person services have resumed and virtual workshops and support continue
Comprehensive employment and job search services
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
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
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
- 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
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
- 6-week virtual equine training course
- learn from industry experts
- discover different careers working with horses
- work experience opportunity after completion of equine training course
- a Skills Development Fund project, delivered in partnership with Ontario Harness Horse Association and Equine Guelph
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Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
Better Jobs Ontario -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
- assessment of skills, interests and experience
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
- 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
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
- 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
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
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COVID-19 - In-person services have resumed; virtual workshops and support continue; contact agency by phone or email, or check website for information to find assistance
Comprehensive employment job search services
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Comprehensive employment job search services
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- 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
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
- 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
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
- 6-week virtual equine training course
- learn from industry experts
- discover different careers working with horses
- work experience opportunity after completion of equine training course
- a Skills Development Fund project, delivered in partnership with Ontario Harness Horse Association and Equine Guelph
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Mentorship program in construction trades
- professional development seminars for mentors and mentees in first 2 months
- weekly calls and monthly face to face meetings between mentors and mentees
- quarterly networking and professional development opportunities
- a Mentoring Coach and Mentoring APP to maximize support and connectivity
- immigrants and refugees learn about and access job opportunities in aspects of construction -- professional, administrative and technical, or trades
- help to develop a 6 month career plan for each individual
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Offers individuals wanting to work in the construction trades the basic requirements, certifications and preparations required to find work in the sector
- safety training certificates
- hands on experience
- wrap around supports including career advice, financial support, mentoring, networking and coaching
- 140 hours of learning and preparation; offered on full-time or part-time basis
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Academic, commercial and technical, day and night, credit and general interest classes
Support Services -- guidance counselling
For more information see branch listings
- after school programs, child care, food programs
- adult education and services
- Alternative Schools programs
- English as a Second Language (ESL), literacy, citizenship and heritage language classes
- French immersion
- International Baccalaureate
- special education including education programs for children and youth 14-21 years with developmental disabilities
- * support services
- Pre-Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship Programs -- hairstylist 416-394-6961
- employment services
- ESL resource centres
- Enhanced Language Training (ELT)
- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry
- Essential Skills Upgrading (Literacy and Basic Skills, LBS)
- Learning4Life -- adult general interest courses, fee, visit tdsb.on.ca/Adult-Learners/Learn4Life for course and registration informaton or email communityprograms@tdsb.on.ca
- newcomer services
- reception centres for immigrants and refugees -- see separate entries
- culturally focused schools include Africentric Alternative Elementary School 416-395-5251, First Nations School of Toronto 416-393-0555, Triangle Program LGBTQ Secondary School 416-393-8443
Support Services -- guidance counselling
- home instruction
- interpreting services for families and schools
- psychiatry * psychology
- reading and speech correction
- social work * transportation for persons with physical disabilities
- Parenting and Family Literacy Centres, 416-394-2067
- Welcoming Communities for newcomers -- see separate entry
- youth alienation programs include advocacy, outreach to youth in community agencies and shelters
- all services may not be available in all locations
- day school program
- secondary credit courses offered through the Internet
- partnership with Ministry of Education
For more information see branch listings
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Affordable Housing - Indigenous and the North Housing Solutions
Office : 1-800-668-2642 Visit Website
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Experts in the housing programs supporting the varied and distinct housing needs of Indigenous and the North communities
- including the First Nations, Urban Indigenous, Inuit and Metis people in Canada
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Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- 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
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
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
Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
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Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- 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
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
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
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Counselling, institution and community services Does not provide three way calling assistance
Counselling -- individual, group and family counselling
Institution services
Counselling -- individual, group and family counselling
- anger management groups and workshops
- drug and alcohol counselling
- family violence program including counselling groups for men and their partners
- financial management
- life skills
- pre-employment programs
- referrals
- victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress
Institution services
- visiting
- correspondence
- counselling and referrals
- drug awareness groups
- pre-release planning
- advocacy
- community and public education
- Community Justice (formerly diversion) at 1000 Finch Ave W and Metro West courts
- family support services
- information on legal system and services
- pardon kits and information about pardons for criminal convictions including eligibility assessment, and help with application preparation and ordering court documents
- volunteer opportunities
- housing assistance -- see separate entries
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Kiiwednong Aboriginal Head Start Program - Building Strong Spirits
Office: 416-969-8510 ext 3408Visit Website
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Aboriginal EarlyON and Aboriginal Head Start programs:
- SCFLC - EarlyON Program - @scflcearlyon
- SCFLC Youth/Community Programs - @house_of_giizhik_scflc
- MALVERN EarlyON Program - @malvernaboriginalearlyon
- Aboriginal Early Childhood Development Unit (AECD)- @nativechild_earlyyears
- Mount Dennis EarlyON - @mountdennis_earlyon
- Shaawnong Aboriginal Head Start/Dundas Before & After School Care - @ncfst_early_years_central
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Nekenaan Second Stage Housing
Office: 416-243-7669 ext 226Crisis: 416-920-1492 ext 221
Fax: 416-243-9929
Fax: 416-920-6134
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Second-stage housing and support in context of Indigenous culture
- capacity 38 in 24 units
- maximum stay 1 year
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Anduhyaun Emergency Women's Shelter
Office: 416-243-7669 ext 226Crisis: 416-920-1492 ext 221
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COVID19 Shelter open, call for information
Residence and emergency shelter (capacity 18) including counselling for residents and non-residents, crisis intervention and sexual assault counselling
Residence and emergency shelter (capacity 18) including counselling for residents and non-residents, crisis intervention and sexual assault counselling
- Full-Moon ceremony, Sharing Circle and Healing Circle
- life skills program and cultural activities from Indigenous perspective
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Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- 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
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
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
Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
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Transitional housing and culturally-based programming, including housing, life skills and follow-up support
- capacity 24
- multidisciplinary care team includes case manager and client care worker, Oshkabaywis (spiritual helper), traditional elders and teachers, nurse, psychiatrist
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COVID19 Comprehensive, culturally safe access to testing for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people and their families
Tkarōn:to Indigenous Vaccine Access
Tkarōn:to Indigenous Vaccine Access
- COVID19 testing and vaccination
- flu vaccination
- Mpox vaccination (Monkeypox)
- school age immunization
- case management
- contact tracing
- outreach support
- referrals
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Outreach and long-term housing assistance
Mobile Housing Outreach
Services for homeless people who request assistance obtaining housing, includes help with finding appropriate housing, aftercare resources and support to help keep clients housed
Elder provides teachings and ceremonies focused on Indigenous customs, values, and practices in order to improve sense of belonging as well as physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional health
Mobile Housing Outreach
Services for homeless people who request assistance obtaining housing, includes help with finding appropriate housing, aftercare resources and support to help keep clients housed
- also offered at shelters and drop-ins
- in partnership with Toronto, Streets to Homes
Elder provides teachings and ceremonies focused on Indigenous customs, values, and practices in order to improve sense of belonging as well as physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional health
- works to increase client's chance of maintaining stable housing
- contact office or outreach@nameres.org for information
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Abstinence-based residence and emergency shelter with emphasis on Indigenous culture, includes case management, counselling, stress management, legal information and advocacy, housing assistance
- capacity 70
- multi-disciplinary care team including traditional elders and teachers, psychiatrist, nurse
- Housing Connections (see separate listing) Community Partner
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Senior's program
Youth services -- youth program including sharing circle
Other services
- outreach support to Indigenous seniors
- social safety visits and reassurance check
- congregate dining
- friendly visiting
- personal care
- housekeeping
- transportation
- shopping assistance
- emphasis on Native culture
- arts and crafts
- Ojibwa and Mohawk children and adult language classes
- gift shop
- drumming, singing, language, cooking, craft online workshops
- Native Canadian Newsletter
- Dodem Kanonhsa Cultural Facility in partnership with Inidigenous Services Canada
- women and men's circles
- teaching circles
- visiting Elder, mental health counsellor
Youth services -- youth program including sharing circle
Other services
- information and referral
- advocacy
- urban orientation
- meeting space for rent
- volunteer opportunities
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Visit website for a list of agencies serving Indigenous communities -- programs and services vary by agency
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Claims processing for the legal action, McLean et al v Canada (Federal Court File No. T-2169-16)
- recovery of compensation, recognition of and justice for harms suffered by students who attended a Federal Indian Day School or Federal Day School
- free legal advice and assistance completing claim form from Class Counsel - Gowling WLG
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