Searching for Immigration / Sponsorship

Pre-employment development programs including career exploration and setting goals, assistance with training sessions and skills and/or education upgrading, and individual assistance in addressing barriers to employment, health and housing

• hands-on training and work experience
• hospitality employment training
• peer training programs
• newcomer employment programming
• drop-in services
• one on one employment services

• regulated occupation (for example, nursing, engineering, etc.)
• non-regulated occupation currently in demand, such as information technology, financial services

Provides support in accessing HIV medical care and medications, immigration services and other social services, as well as delivering practical support services

HIV Medical and Medication Access

• assists people living with HIV in getting connected to HIV medical care and HIV medications
• helps people access drug coverage through Ontario Works (OW), Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Trillium Drug Program and free drug coverage from pharmaceutical companies
• accompany Community Members to medical appointments to provide translation, support and advocacy
• financial assistance for medical and medication costs (while finances are available)

Income Support

• help people living with HIV/AIDS access government assistance programs such as as OW, ODSP, Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Employment Insurance
• provides financial assistance for health and wellness needs

Immigration Support

• assists people living with HIV/AIDS access immigration support, including getting a legal aid certificate, referrals to lawyers who specialize in HIV
• offers language support in languages such as Spanish, Swahili, Amharic and French
• accompanies people to their immigration/legal appointments to provide interpretation, support and advocacy
• helps Community Members complete immigration applications

Food Programs

• Essentials Market weekly food bank, including pet food (member of Daily Bread Food Bank)
• Food for Life: bi-weekly meal delivery program and delivery of items from the Essentials Market

Other Support Programs

• information and referral to other services such as mental health, housing, employment and legal services
• pet programs including financial assistance for vet bills, pet food, referrals to vets with discounted services, low cost spay/neutering and foster program in partnership with the Toronto Humane Society, see separate listing
• free haircuts on-site
• harm reduction kits, including used equipment drop-off and safer sex supplies on-site

Complementary Therapies

• hosts on-site free massage and acupuncture clinics in partnership with local colleges

Educational and Cultural Groups

• offers the Hassle Free HIV+ Women's Group as well as the Golden Girls Group for HIV+ Women over 60
• provides educational workshops for people living with HIV around HIV disclosure, U=U and harm reduction
• Saturday Social Club - play games and socialize

Engagement and Volunteer Programs

• opportunities for Community Members to volunteer and/or become Community Mobilizers
• engagement/volunteer programs including POWER (Positive Women's Empowerment and Resiliency) program, Men's Health, PHA Patient Instructor health educator program, front desk, Essentials Market, delivery and Therapeutic Care

• orientation, information and support services

• Set goals to achieve
• Utilize your expertise and experience

• LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) and CLIC (Cours de langue pour les immigrants au Canada), upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto, see separate listing

• Supply Chain Management

• online program in the financial services sector

• career planning
• mentorship, coaching and interview preparation
• resume and cover letter support
• work placement

Assessments program to assess the competencies of health professionals and their readiness to practice in Ontario

• administers examinations to ensure health professionals meet Canadian standards
• learning programs to help health professionals transition to training and practice
• educational programs to support international medical graduates in their transition to residency training

Additional services in the area of test design and administration, and curriculum development and delivery

Online English Classes and Conversation Circles

Beginner, intermediate and high intermediate online English classes; online English conversation club


Settlement and 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

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 pathways to become permanent residents
• help for migrant workers such as work permit assistance for vulnerable people

Spiritual Care

• provided through chaplain
• referral and resources for different religious communities
• one-on-one spiritual counselling
• ceremonies such as weddings, funerals and prayers

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
• contact for information on available languages

Settlement Services

• needs assessment
• orientation
• supportive counselling
• interpretation and translation services
• employment counselling and computer training
• peer support groups
• referrals to outside resources, including housing, social services, legal and medical help, skills training, cultural groups, and recreational programs
• assistance with documentation 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

• 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

Befriending Program

• community support for survivors of torture through a network of volunteer befrienders

Full and part time degree, diploma, postgraduate, entrepreneurial and apprenticeship programs

• programs for internationally trained professionals
• continuing education
• distance learning
• employment services
• multiple campuses located in the Greater Toronto Area

• capacity 7

• programs for internationally trained professionals
• continuing education
• distance learning
• three campuses, and multiple sites located in Toronto

Provides training and employment opportunities to job seekers, incumbent workers and employers through a partnership-driven approach

Skills Development Fund Training Stream

• projects support hiring, training, and upskilling to jobseekers, apprentices, and workers

Skills Development Fund Capital Stream

• supports organizations with upgrades or construction of training centres in high-demand jobs, like the skilled trades

Multiservice agency with programs for children, youth, adults, families and seniors, including social, recreation and education programs for individuals and families with low income

• summer day camp
• English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
• breakfast program Friday 10 am
• assistance with budgeting, identification, government forms
• income tax clinic February-April
• community development
• employment services including Literacy and Basic Skills
  

Seniors Services
Includes friendly visiting, telephone security check, client intervention and assistance, health education, and social, recreation and fitness programs

• home support services includes homemaking services such as laundry, vacuuming, and light shopping and meal preparation (fee)
• group shopping Fridays, includes round trip transportation to Dufferin Mall or Gerrard Square (fee)
• Mandarin Outreach, including settlement and newcomer services, social and cultural events, support groups and workshops

Assisted Living Program for Seniors
Includes personal care, essential homemaking, emergency response, and care coordination

• 3 participating buildings including Old York Tower, Performing Arts Lodge of Canada, Older Women's Network Co-op

Children and Youth Support
One-on-one peer counselling, and social, recreational, and educational activities

Dixon Hall Music School
Includes individual or group lessons, fees on a sliding scale

Growing Up Healthy Downtown for families of young people in Regent Park, see separate listing

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

Individual and group services, including:

• one-on-one meeting with a Settlement Worker
• need assessment and development of Settlement Plan
• connect with essential resources and referrals to appropriate services
• support for application process and form-filling
• interpretation and translation
• social programming and capacity building workshops
• Conversation English Circle
• basic digital literacy skills development
• citizenship preparation
• financial literacy
• orientation to Ontario and Canada
• Community Connection Programs for reducing barriers and isolation
• networking and making new friends
• promoting cross-cultural awareness

• free on-site child care available (19 months-6 years)
• year round blend of virtual and in-person women-only classes available

• programs for internationally trained professionals
• continuing education
• distance learning
• English as a Second Language (ESL) courses

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

Harm reduction

• ​supplies and outreach

Peer support

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)

Drop-in and group services have resumed; appointment preferred - masking is not mandatory but suggested for all visitors and people who have symptoms of illness are urged to wear masks or access services online

Family Services

• intimate partner violence crisis management
• transitional housing support program
• individual and family counselling; mutual support groups
• ​family life education; parent and child drop-in
• women's gathering; recreational programs
  

Neighbourhood Support Services

• supportive counselling; information and referral
• form filling including welfare and social housing applications
• support network
• interpretation; newcomer orientation
  

Older Adult Services

• senior drop in
• educational workshops; interest groups
• basic technology training
• volunteering
  

Youth Programs

• youth employment
• life skills and leadership training
• recreational activities
  

Community Development

• networking and partnership
• volunteer recruitment and training
• social justice and equity; advocacy
• community outreach; community safety collaboration
• cultural and festival celebrations

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
• all services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups

Better Jobs Ontario

Skills training and financial support for unemployed 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

• offers 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

Employment Services

• online job postings; hiring events
• pre-employment workshops
• Integrated Employment Services, see separate listings

Social Services

• women and girls empowerment programs
• employment and support programs
• community workshops

Language Training and Settlement Services -- assistance to immigrants and newcomers including

• settlement services and referrals
• guidance in form filling
• citizenship test classes

Seniors' Services

• advocacy, supportive counselling, income tax clinic
• fitness and cultural activities
• seniors' digital connection and technology clinic

Recreational Facilities and Programs

• fully equipped fitness centre
• swimming pool with lessons
• fitness programs such as pilates, yoga, and gym for badminton and basketball

Youth Programs

• leaders in training program, youth council
  

Children's Programs

• afterschool program
• children's day camp during spring, summer and summer breaks
• activity classes afterschool also available

Day Care Music and Arts School

• classes for various musical instruments, arts, and dance for all ages
  

Licensed child care

• 24/7 on-site support, including access to health and mental health specialized supports
• access to peer support groups, education sessions, life skills and social/recreation activities

• individual counselling and support
• peer support
• workshops including orientation to Canadian health care system, community programming, social assistance, employment and support services
• social and recreational activities to promote integration

Connects internationally trained immigrants (ITIs) with established professionals in Canada, enabling them to navigate the complexities of the Canadian labour market through targeted mentorship in their specific fields.

• regulated occupation (for example, nursing, engineering, etc.)
• non-regulated occupation currently in demand, such as information technology, financial services

Mentoring Partnership

• matches immigrants with established professionals in their fields
• provides information and online registration for potential mentors
• offers instructions for those looking for a mentor
• includes mentorship tools and resources