Searching for Immigration / Sponsorship

• Training for community groups, service providers, and legal workers
• Public legal education that is culturally sensitive and delivered with accessibility in mind
• Legal support and services for disadvantaged queer clients

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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The program offers assistance in accessing a wide range of settlement services including:

• orientation programs, language and skills training to help facilitate employment and programs to welcome newcomers to the community
• needs assessments along with information and referral to community services
• short term adjustment counselling
• assistance with education, health care, housing
• assistance with citizenship applications and citizenship test preparation
• job search and employment counselling as well as assistance to establish social and professional networks to promote community engagement
• interpretation and translation
• cultural competency training available for local agencies to ensure they have the tools and training to work with a variety of cultures

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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The program offers assistance in accessing a wide range of settlement services including:

• orientation programs, language and skills training to help facilitate employment and programs to welcome newcomers to the community
• needs assessments along with information and referral to community services
• short term adjustment counselling
• assistance with education, health care, housing
• assistance with citizenship applications and citizenship test preparation
• job search and employment counselling as well as assistance to establish social and professional networks to promote community engagement
• interpretation and translation
• cultural competency training available for local agencies to ensure they have the tools and training to work with a variety of cultures

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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The program offers assistance in accessing a wide range of settlement services including:

• orientation programs, language and skills training to help facilitate employment and programs to welcome newcomers to the community
• needs assessments along with information and referral to community services
• short term adjustment counselling
• assistance with education, health care, housing
• assistance with citizenship applications and citizenship test preparation
• job search and employment counselling as well as assistance to establish social and professional networks to promote community engagement
• interpretation and translation
• cultural competency training available for local agencies to ensure they have the tools and training to work with a variety of cultures

• information for clients, information for health care providers can be found here: www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre

• 325 Milner Ave, Suite 200, Scarborough,
• 3085 Glen Erin Drive, Mississauga, or at
• 5343 Dundas St W, Ste 105, Etobicoke

• 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
• heritage language classes
• skills upgrading, adult literacy classes
• seniors program including support groups and health 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

• 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

• day or evening classes

• individual, family and group counselling, and mutual support groups
• service coordination and referral to treatment

• 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

• 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

• participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto, see separate listing

• services provided by phone, online or in-person; walk-ins welcome
• group sessions offered in-person and online
• LINC classes offered in-person and online

• support with finding housing, accessing child care, health care and other community and social services
• help completing government forms and applications, including citizenship applications
• connection with community and volunteer opportunities
• seasonal income tax clinic
• monthly Service Canada clinics OAS, GIS, CPP, CPP disability and survival benefits
• weekly English conversation circle

• short-term, goal focused counselling including the development of transition and safety strategies and information on rights and options
• crisis and support counselling to assist individuals seeking immediate assistance
• linking women to appropriate services in the community that address legal, housing, financial and long term counselling needs

• Crisis Intervention Services - additional support for clients who encounter problems and crisis adjusting to life in Canada
• support and tools to manage the challenges of stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, parenting, family conflict, trauma and other life transitions through individual counselling and educational workshops

• orientation and information workshops
• translation and interpretation services
• housing
• referrals regarding government services, including social assistance
• assistance in filing forms for social insurance numbers, driver's licensing, child tax benefit
• referral assistance in accessing health services and related referrals
• assistance in completing Citizenship and Immigration forms, sponsorship applications
• referral to lawyers, legal aid, doctors

• basic language skills in English upon assessment by Achēv -- see separate entry
• offers morning and evening classes
• bus fare for eligible attendees

• employment sector specific information sessions
• referral to Para-professional counseling services to individuals, families and youth
• referral to Youth at risk para-professional counseling

• English language classes referrals
• accessing education, whether grade schools or higher education

• supply chain management

• information sessions requiring registration on a variety of topics introducing newcomers to life in Canada
• Commissioner of Oaths by appointment to take affidavits, certify true copies of original documents
• resource centre access to printed resources, telephone, computers, fax, printer, scanners and Internet
• settlement workers can help individually with filling forms or documents, preparing for citizenship tests or applications

• 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

• practical assistance
• home and hospital visits
• treatment, support groups
• housing and employment support
• youth program

• 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

• appeals of negative decisions may be heard at Refugee Appeal Board or other bodies, for more information, click irb.gc.ca/en/filing-refugee-appeal/Pages/index.aspx

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• needs assessment and 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

• professionally trained interpreters with expertise in health, community and social services
• translation and revision
• immediate over the phone interpretation

• counselling and referral
• seniors helping seniors

• monthly discussion group on issues such as employment, school problems
• community collaboration with police and others
• information about school choices, postsecondary education, employment
• mentorship program

• individual, family and group counselling, and mutual support groups
• service coordination and referral to treatment

• 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

• 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

• participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto, see separate listing

• National Trauma Informed Care Program

• claimants must obtain Legal Aid certificate
• lawyer and paralegal assigned to each case

• provides summary legal advice in income maintenance (CPP, OAS, EI, GAINS) workers rights, tenant rights, immigration, social assistance (OW, ODSP), tenant issues, general administration (notary, commissioner for taking oaths)
• may provide representation
• summary advice/referral in domestic violence cases
• community organizing
• community education
• law reform
• referrals
• funded by Legal Aid Ontario

• orientation to life in Ontario; information on immigration issues
• accessing government resources including social assistance, income security, child tax benefits
• assistance with search for housing and social housing
• emotional support

• information for clients, information for health care providers can be found here: www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre

• 325 Milner Ave, Suite 200, Scarborough,
• 3085 Glen Erin Drive, Mississauga, or at
• 5343 Dundas St W, Ste 105, Etobicoke

• capacity 20
• information and referral (legal aid, immigration, social assistance)
• settlement services, reception
• Christian environment

• capacity 20
• shared kitchen and bathrooms
• various locations in North York and East York

• employment support services
• one-to-one settlement counselling and referrals
• newcomer mental health program -- supportive counselling, referrals, group sessions based on coping strategies, skill building and self help
• form filling including applications for asylum
• orientation sessions
• culturally sensitive services for the Roma community
• programs focused on Syrian or Arabic-speaking refugees include settlement assistance, mentorship, help with job search

• newcomer outreach at libraries and other community spacies
• workshops, one-to-one settlement services, community referrals

• outreach program based in elementary and secondary schools from mid-August to end of June, and social service agencies from July to mid-August
• individualized action plan, settlement information and referral, group activities

• career mentorship
• citizenship education circles
• Settlement Online Connects - English conversation circles and Computer Basics Training for Newcomers to Canada
• Canada Connect -- newcomers paired with Canadian mentor for English conversation, navigating Canadian culture and expanding network
• Newcomers Explore and Appreciate Toronto (NEAT) -- newcomers gain Canadian volunteer experience in event planning, social media marketing and project management; participate in guided walks/outdoor activities including Wintegration - special winter outdoor activities
• Newcomers Speak Up for Success -- 10 week public speaking program for newcomers; held online during COVID
• Interview Squad -- program led by human resource professionals to prepare newcomers for job search, especially interviews
• Artegration -- cultural experiences and/or volunteering for newcomers available through community partners such as Luminato Festival, Soulpepper Theatre, Aga Khan Museum, Arts in the Park, Koeffler Centre for the Arts

• for internationally trained professionals with IT backgrounds to prepare for jobs in cybersecurity - training for a Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate
• training, mentoring, networking, and help with resumes and interview preparation

• for newcomers and internationally trained professionals
• personalized job search plan, labour market information, resume preparation, networking, interview preparation

• matches volunteer mentors with newcomers to encourage cycling
• Fun and safe Bike to School

• programming for persons 55 years or older from low income, newcomer or racialized communities
• recreational activities and wellness workshops, settlement, information & referral, English classes
• Global Roots Garden - intergenerational program, see separate listing