Toronto, ON, M7A 2H6
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
Toronto, ON, M5A 3C4
- 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
Toronto, ON, M5B 2E1
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
Toronto, ON, M5B 2B7
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
Toronto, ON
- capacity 7
Case management and programming in partnership with Mennonite New Life Centre of Toronto, see separate listing
Toronto, ON, M5A 3J7
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)
Toronto, ON, M5A 3J7
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
Toronto, ON, M5A 1V1
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Building Community Connection Services
● newcomer oriented workshops and information sessions
● English conversation circle
● Canadian citizenship classes
English Language Program -- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry
- free on-site child care available (19 months-6 years)
- year round blend of virtual and in-person women-only classes available
Toronto, ON, M5A 2B2
Services and programs for immigrants and refugees
Newcomers Homework Club & Adult Literacy for Parents - Assist students with their school work * tutoring help for parents available
Nutrition and Health Education Services for Immigrants/Refugees - Nutritional services to support healthy eating for a variety of dietary needs including chronic diseases, heart health, healthy weight, growth and development for children and other dietary requirements * health education program offered with dietitian in group format in Bengali, Somali, and Tamil
Tuesday Immigrant/Refugee Support Drop-in - Weekly walk-in service assisting newcomers and immigrants
Toronto, ON, M5A 1V2
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)
Toronto, ON, M5A 0L5
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
Toronto, ON, M5T 1C3
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
Toronto, ON, M5B 0B2
Mental health supportive housing services:
Cooperative living arrangements in 7 downtown Toronto houses, includes single rooms, staff support and shared responsibility for meal preparation, shopping, and housekeeping
On-site high support services in 20 bachelor units for patients transitioning from hospital to community, in partnership with Centre for addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) (see separate listing)
Medium support in bachelor and one-bedroom units for clients who are able to live independently, in partnership with Mainstay Housing and St Clare's Multifaith Housing Society (see separate listings)
Pathways to Home (PTH) Program
Intensive on-site high support for long-term shelter system users with complex mental health and/or developmental disabilities, and physical health challenges, in partnership with and referral through the City of Toronto, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration (see separate listing)
- 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
RISE (Recovery During Immigration and Settlement)
Short term mental health case management, in partnership with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (see separate listing)
- 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
Toronto, ON, M5A 4K3
HIV/AIDS prevention and support services
- sexual health education, health promotion workshops, safer sex supplies
- one-on-one support, support groups, referral
- form filling, settlement services, interpretation and translation
- financial support including contingency fund
- capacity building and training
SAFE Program - non-judgemental check-in service for personal security, www.asaap.ca/safeprogram for more information
Toronto, ON, M5B 1J3
Integration -- integration pack includes settlement tools and workshops
- cultural skills training for francophone newcomers
- IKUEN community kitchen
- Café branding -- showcasing skills and talents
- English café
- Rapid response -- settlement assistance for african refugees
- housing support including a furniture bank
Economic development
- entrepreneurship program, business acumen and economic development
- networking evenings
- luncheon meetings about employability
- counselling and mentoring
- information and referral
Conferences
- annual bilingual conference Résolutions: "Overcoming racism together"
- Francophone Human Capital Forum
Toronto, ON, M5G 2B3
Carrefour des Immigrants FrancoQueer
Settlement and integration programs for 2SLGBTQIA+ francophone newcomers in Ontario:
- settlement and integration services
- help with citizenship and/or refugee application process
- information, orientation and referral
- information and orientation workshops
- discussion groups and peer support, including matching with someone already settled
- social integration activities to adapt to Canadian life
- employment support services - workshops, resume coaching, interview preparation
- psychosocial support and crisis counselling
Toronto, ON, M5T 3B3
Settlement services for newcomers and international students including workshops for the immigrant community
Youth Employment Services
- internships
- summer jobs
- job skills workshops including resumes and interviewing skills
Senior Support
- builds awareness of available resources
- social well-being and mental health support
Community Events
- outreach and cultural activities
- indoor stage events
- outdoor activities: performances, entertainment, speakers, music, food,
- social celebrations
- adult and youth volunteer opportunities
Some programs and services provided off-site
Toronto, ON, M5T 3A8
Assists newcomers to adapt to life in Canada
Settlement Services
- orientation and cultural transition counselling services
- information and referral
- translation and interpretation - on education, immigration, housing, transportation, children's benefit, taxation, employment, health care system, citizenship, senior's benefits, recreation
- free annual income tax clinic for newcomers and seniors with low incomes
- free credential assessments through World Education Services (WES) for Permanent Residents and Convention Refugees educated from Afghanistan, Eritrea, Iraq, Palestine, Sudan, Syria, Türkiye, Ukraine, and Venezuela
- free commissioner of oaths services for select documents; call to inquire
Language and Skills Training
- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA -- see separate entry
Community Connections
- promotes interaction between newcomers and Canadians through cultural and career mentoring, networking, and other activities such as conversation circles, mentoring, youth leadership training, groups for seniors and women, cultural activities and celebrations
Community Services
- programs for youth, seniors, and women
- EarlyON parenting program
- recreation activities, workshops and seminars, volunteer training program, and heritage program for children
The Wellness Oasis
- short-term individual counselling for Convention refugees and landed immigrants
- wellness sessions on mental and physical health
Community Engagement and Volunteering
- professional and personal skills development through orientations and trainings
- opportunities to expand social and professional networks
- obtain community service hours for Ontario secondary diploma requirement
Youth Employment Services
- employment support services to youth 15-30 years facing barriers such as language, culture, accessibility, mental health and/or other challenges
- financial assistance to help eligible youth with expenses such as travel, Internet, mobile devices and/or emergency aid
- free recruitment services for employers across a range of industries including job description writing, job postings, pre-screening of candidates
- wage subsidies of up to $10/hour over the job placement term
Toronto, ON, M4Y 2C9
New to Canada - One-On-One Settlement Coordination for LGBTQ+ newcomers
- help with immigration forms about hearing, housing, employment, education
- by appointment
- weekly program designed for Convention Refugees and Permanent Residents
- sessions explore issues related to settlement in Canada
Among Friends LGBTQ+ Refugee Support Group
- weekly presentations and information sessions on topics such as immigration/refugee law, employment and accessing healthcare
- light meal provided during sessions
Toronto, ON, M4X 1G5
Settlement services
- Newcomer Settlement Services
- Information and referral
- Employment services
Counselling services and support
- one-on-one counselling for mental health support
Kids program for children and youth 4-13 years
- social and recreational activities
Medical and health
- family doctor clinic
Language classes
- English conversation group
Services provided by partner agencies including Central Neighbourhood House, Sherbourne Health, TNO - The Neighbourhood Organizations , Hospice Torontoalso Progress Place, St James Town Safety Committee, St James Town Service Providers Network and others
Share and Reuse Hub
- reuse, share, repair and repurpose items to prolong their life
- Make It and Fix It sessions
- Sew and Mend
- Bike Clinic
- Borrowing Library - tools, party supplies, games, etc.
- Classes and workshops throughout year to learn skills regarding repair and 'do it yourself' fixes
Toronto, ON, M5V 3B1
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
- community support through volunteer befriending, conversation circles to practice French
- help with connecting to language classes
- workshops to reduce stress of adjusting to Canadian culture
- Citizenship Preparation -- offers courses, tests and activities to help newcomers prepare for the citizenship test
Bridging services -- connects skilled or internationally trained professional newcomers to employment with job placements, mentorship, volunteering and networking connections in their preferred fields
Settlement Workers in Schools -- assists newcomer students and their families with settling into schools and the community; offers outreach program based in elementary and secondary schools from mid-August to end of June
Toronto, ON, M4X 1G3
Settlement services
- information and referral
- employment services
- computer classes
- housing support
Counselling services and support
- one-on-one counselling for mental health support
- counselling
Kids program for children and youth 4-13 years, social and recreational activities
Medical and health
- family doctor clinic
Language classes
- English conversation group
Services provided by partner agencies, including Sherbourne Health, TNO - The Neighborhood Organizations -- see separate listings
also Progress Place, St James Town Service Providers Network and others
Toronto, ON, M5T 2N8
- counselling
- information and referral
- interpretation
- advocacy
- orientation sessions
- community education workshops
- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto, childminding and transportation assistance available -- see separate entry
- peer training and development centre
- newcomer services
- LINC classes
- youth justice programs and supports
- art studio
ON, M5T 3A9
settlement related information * support navigating health and government
systems * LGBTQ+ settlement * referral to housing, legal and employment
services * one-on-one settlement support * group information sessions
ON, M5T 3A9
Community and Health Promotion Services - Focus on newcomers, women, families with children birth-6 years * peer outreach and support * parenting and parent-child groups * food skills groups * health education * prenatal nutrition and support * lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (LGBTQ) services * expressive arts * research and advocacy on newcomer, immigrant and refugee issues
Non-Insured Clinic (NIC) - Toronto Downtown - The Non-Insured Clinic (NIC), previously the Non-Insured Walk-In Clinic (NIWIC), offers confidential primary care services to immigrants and refugees in Toronto who do not have health insurance or coverage under the Ontario Health Information Program.
Primary Care Services - Medical and nursing assessment, prevention and treatment * pre and post natal care * immunizations * chronic disease management * diabetes education * sexual health and education * nutrition and dietetics * counselling and therapy for individuals, families and groups * health coaching and education * self-management and systems navigation * physiotherapy * no OHIP required for primary care services and most specialist referrals
Settlement Services - Orientation to community * needs and eligibility assessments * settlement related information * support navigating health and government systems * LGBTQ+ settlement * referral to housing, legal and employment services * one-on-one settlement support * group information sessions
Services and Programs:
- AccessPoint on Danforth (APOD)
- AccessPoint on Jane (APOJ)
- Interpretation and Translation Services

