Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services

All offices are open; services are offered in person by appointment and remotely over the phone and by Zoom

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Settlement Services

• assessments and referrals
• supportive counselling for youth, families and women
• wellbeing and crisis counselling
• employment services
• sessions on topics such as housing, education, health care, social assistance, legal assistance, citizenship, professional licensing and job search
• commissioner of oaths

Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry

• classes from Literacy to Level CLB 6
• full-time and part-time classes available
• blended hybrid service delivery
• childminding for toddler and preschool child while parents attend full-time classes

Youth Programs

• after school programs for newcomer youth including Homework Club, arts and crafts and Youth Engagement Group

Seniors Service

• increases social participation and inclusion of seniors in their communities
• activities led by seniors' leadership groups brought together from the local community
• activities include physical and mental wellness sessions such as yoga, Zumba, arts and gardening basic computer skills workshops and information sessions on topics including government benefits and filing taxes

Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP)

• free seasonal income tax clinic for newcomers with low incomes

• Employment / Training - Newcomer Employment Programs
• Newcomers - English as a Second Language
• Newcomers - Immigration / Sponsorship
• Newcomers - Newcomer Employment Programs
• Newcomers - Refugees
• Newcomers - Settlement Services