Toronto, ON, M6A 2E3
Programs are offered in-person with some hybrid programming also available
Social support programs in several locations
- information and referral
- income tax clinic
- referral to legal services
- outreach and mobilization to engage residents and strengthen the community
- community development, connecting with community and building a network
Settlement Program
- outreach program based in elementary and secondary schools from mid-August to end of June and in libraries and social service agencies from July to mid-August
- refugee support
- employment support and family support for Filipino women
- online citizenship test preparation
Employment readiness and mentoring:
- employment preparation
- professional and social mentorship
- self employment & entrepreneurship programs for immigrant women
- youth employment programs
Family and community centre
- after school programs, parenting groups, youth programs
- citizenship test preparation
- gender-based violence programs and services
- mental health and wellness programs
LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto;
- child care provided for students only
- English conversation circles
- digital literacy program
Financial Empowerment Programs for Newcomers
- free financial education
- help with tax filing and accessing benefits
- financial counselling
- employment & financial literacy support for Newcomer men
- outreach at Toronto Public Library locations, visit website https://www.
torontopubliclibrary.ca/ financialempowerment
Truth & Reconciliation (hybrid)
- Indigenous learning
- Knowledge sharing and activities
Toronto, ON, M3K 1E7
- information and referral including employment
- settlement and counselling
- translation and interpretation
- documentation and form filling
- social and cultural events
- community radio program, sports activities
- advocacy, community development and volunteer recruitment
- annual music and cultural festival
Toronto, ON, M3M 2E9
- career and employment goals and/or entrepreneurial options in a new cultural context
- ongoing counselling and support from employment agencies and programs
- successful integration into the Canadian workforce
- individual counselling
- group programming
- online learning
- employment agency connections and coaching
Toronto, ON, M3M 2E9
Assists highly skilled internationally trained immigrants (ITIs) gain equivalent work experience in Ontario
- regulated occupation (for example, nursing, engineering, etc.)
- non-regulated occupation currently in demand, such as information technology, financial services
Bridge to Registration and Employment in Mental Health (BREM)
- for internationally trained professionals with background in psychotherapy who wish to register with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
- main goal is to help participants meet requirements for registration with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, CRPO as RPs (Qualifying) as well as preparing them for employment in the field.
Toronto, ON, M6M 3W3
Settlement Services
- information and referral
- assistance with government forms
- interpretation for Ontario Works telephone interviews
- translation of documents, invitation letters, travel permits, affidavits
- wellness sessions
- volunteer placements
Toronto, ON, M6M 3W3
Settlement, case management and wraparound services
Settlement Program
Orientation, needs and eligibility assessments, and pre- and post-arrival information and referral on education, settlement, employment, social assistance, housing, recreation
- assistance in accessing services
- language and skills training
- job search and employment counselling
- assistance in establishing social and professional networks
- problem solving, conflict resolution, cross cultural communication
- workshops, seminars
Community Connections Mentorship Program
Group orientation activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees with trained volunteer mentors
- help in establishing social and professional networks
- development of citizenship and civic engagement
- skills and career development
Job Search Workshops (JSW)
For new immigrants and Convention refugees, legally entitled to work in Canada
- job search techniques workshops
- labour market information
- access to trades and professions
- resume preparation, networking
- extensive individual assistance
Toronto, ON, M6M 4L8
- English language skills instruction to increase literacy, numeracy, and ability in listening, speaking, reading and writing
- workshops, conversation circles and community activities
- computer lab
Toronto, ON, M6M 4L8
Community economic development
Newcomer Supports and Settlement Services
- needs assessment and post-arrival information and referral to community and social services such as housing, food bank, and furniture bank
- support with finding 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, and conversation circles to practise English
- help with connecting to language classes
- workshops to reduce stress of adjusting to Canadian culture
- English as a Second Language and English for Life and Work in Canada
- conversation and pronunciation classes
- job search preparation and online or in-class training to develop job search strategies and workplace communication skills
- employment counselling: resume help, job readiness clinic, employment counselling, skills and career development and help in establishing social and professional networks
- referral to credential evaluation programs such as WES and support for internationally trained professionals
Employment Training Programs: registered private careers college providing for
- Early Childhood Assistants
- industrial skills training, including warehouse skills such as forklift operator certification
- bicycle assembly and maintenance
- building maintenance and superintendent
Youth Programs:
- immigration and settlement peer counselling services
- leadership skills training and employment assistance to newcomer youth
Child Care: multiple child care centres across Toronto -- see separate listing
Toronto, ON, M6M 4L8
Assists highly skilled internationally trained immigrants (ITIs) gain equivalent work experience in Ontario
- regulated occupation (for example, nursing, engineering, etc.)
- non-regulated occupation currently in demand, such as information technology, financial services
Toronto, ON, M6E 2V4
Virtual support over the phone, call main office or email; will reply in an hour; in-person support also available; masks provided
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Support on Immigration and Refugee Issues
- holistic case management and services to precarious migrants and refugee populations; new clients may drop in Mondays 9:30 am-4 pm
Refugee Hearing Orientation and Appeal Preparation (Ready Tour)
- allows refugee claimants to learn what will happen during hearing, how to be ready and what happens after decision is made; session occurs twice a month
- Appeal Info Session for rejected refugees wanting to learn how to appeal a negative decision after the hearing
- registration - calendar available in the immigration section of the website
Transitional Housing
- transitional housing for refugee claimant women and children, capacity 30 for stays up to 12 months
- help with the refugee process, including legal, mental health, social services and other referrals; support and accompaniment to appointments
Food Distribution and Income Security Program
- food hampers for vulnerable populations regardless of immigration status
Primary Health Care Clinic
- by appointment; no Ontario Health Insurance required
Support Groups and Activities for Women
- ongoing information-sharing on issues relevant to women adapting to a new culture
- community activities, field trips, skills workshops
English Language Learning (ELL)
- free beginner and intermediate online English classes
- primarily for people without status and/or in a situation of vulnerability.
Youth Program
- for newcomer youth regardless of immigration status
- offers mutual support, volunteering and skills development, social and sports activities, Wednesdays 4 pm-6 pm
Services for Victims/Survivors of Human Trafficking
- holistic support and full range of services
- legal information, immigration, housing, employment support, counselling
Toronto, ON, M6E 2V4
Virtual support over the phone, call main office or email; will reply in an hour; in-person support also available; masks provided
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Migrants Workers Program -- 647-971-2153, call or through WhatsApp
- holistic case management to migrants in any industry and of any immigration status, supporting with immigration procedures, access to healthcare, and referrals
Migrant Protection Clinic Program/Capacity Development Training
- travelling clinic where FCJ staff help local agency staff to conduct a clinic
- remote services in small municipalities across Canada, support organization, agencies or communities
- coaching for local staff to understand immigration processes
Toronto, ON, M6H 3L9
- information and referral; community orientation for refugees
- translation and interpretation
- informal counselling, newcomer parent counselling
- help to locate and access mental health services, health promotion
- newcomer student academic support and tutoring
- recreation, cultural activities
- volunteer training and development
Seniors education and recreation program, form filling, advocacy
Toronto, ON, M6E 1C3
Settlement services, language training, skills development and upgrading, employment preparation, sustainability programming
Settlement Services for Newcomers: general orientation, information and referral
- information sessions and workshops
- individual assistance including needs assessment, settlement plans, career plans, form-filling
- mentorship programs
- mental health and wellness supports, including crisis counselling
- workshops on mental health and self-esteem, life skills, legal rights, money management, employment skills
- childcare available for participants, refreshments provided, transit fare to all event attendees
Assessment of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in English administered by YMCA of Greater Toronto, required for all language training programs -- see separate entry
Employment Ontario Programs, including programs for youth:
- skilled trades programs
- leadership development programs
- Black leadership institute
Career Skills
- offers affordable and convenient courses for upskilling, career advancement, and business growth
Seniors
- workshops for seniors on health and wellness, tech-literacy
Toronto, ON, M6H 3L9
Multi-service agency working with Portuguese-speaking communities and local residents
Pathways to Income Empowerment Program
Includes information and referral and community education on food, housing and income security issues, including assistance with forms
- youth outreach program including workshops for middle and high school students
- newcomers settlement and orientation
Seniors Program
- Seniors Life and Hope education and recreation program for adults 55 years and older
Gender-based Violence Counselling services
Individual and group counselling for women and children who are victims or witnesses of gender-based and intimate partner violence or abuse
- youth services include counselling, life skills, advocacy
Parenting Programs
- Success by Six parenting groups for Portuguese-speaking mothers with children birth-6 years - online/virtual groups only
- Mindful Fathering parenting group in partnership with Yorktown Family Services (see separate listing)
Partner Assault Response (PAR) Program
12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict
- victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress
Toronto, ON, M6C 1C7
Immigrant, Refugee and Settlement Hub@791 (IRS): programs and services to support the integration of newcomers, including employment
- settlement information and orientation
- mentoring for change: volunteer mentoring for skilled, internationally educated Newcomers newcomers
- LINC Language Instruction for Newcomers: CLB 4 in-person; CLB 5/6 online
- short-term counselling and mental health workshops
Employment Ontario: Integrated Employment Services (see separate entry)
Career Skills:
- upskilling, career advancement, and business growth
- small group courses
AI Upskilling Program
Youth Programs
- youth climate action ambassadors
Black Communities:
- Black community action program
- Black women in data analytics
- Black youth in STEAM
- Ubuntu in Dementia care
Skills for Employment: 2-week employment workshops for job-ready individuals
Pre-Apprenticeship Training Programs: call or check website for information on current programs and locations, eligibility requirements and registration dates
- includes employment preparation and work placement
- Other skilled trade development and exploration available
Arrive Ready Pre-Arrival Program - free online services designed to support individuals approved for immigration to Canada
- essential information to help newcomers prepare for their transition, including guidance on employment, settlement resources, and life in Canada
Toronto, ON, M6N 1J3
Settlement Services, email [email protected] or [email protected]
- information and help filling out forms and documents including applications for citizenship or permanent resident card, child tax benefit
- citizenship preparation classes
- translation and interpretation in Vietnamese, Spanish and Farsi
- English conversation circle
- legal information support
- year round income tax clinic
- Job Search Preparation and Training - developing strong job search strategies and workplace communication skills, with an online or in-class option
- Employment Counselling - resume help, job readiness clinic, employment counselling, skills and career development and help in establishing social and professional networks
Seniors Services, email [email protected]
- health information workshops
- information and form filling for seniors' benefits
- exercise and fitness programs, field trips
VWAT Youth Leadership Program, email [email protected]
- leadership training, skill building workshops
- sports programs, field trips
- youth led workshops or events
- volunteer opportunities
Cultural Events - Two Sisters Commemoration, Lanterns Festival, Lunar New Year Celebration
Toronto, ON, M3M 1A2
Services to newcomers to support integration into Canadian society
Settlement Program
- information on community and government programs
- assistance with completing government and social services applications such as social assistance and health care applications
- employment information and resources
- information on English classes
- assistance with forms and programs such as child benefits, citizenship, permanent resident card renewals, dental care for seniors, pension plans and information on social insurance numbers
Volunteer Program
Connects volunteers to support Centre and other community services
Toronto, ON, M6N 1B7
- for adults who may be isolated, marginalized, new to Canada, non-status, have experienced addiction issues, the psychiatric system, and/or are at risk of eviction
- drop in at 61 Pelham Park Gardens
- for children 6-12 years
- summer and March break day camps
- after school recreation programs and field trips
- homework club
- for youth 11-24 years
- social, recreation, education and arts activities
- leadership training
- life skills
- take away meal
- call for appointment
- individual and family medical and nursing services
- palliative care
- psychiatric services
- counsellor therapists
- mental health and addictions counsellor therapist
- community dietitian
- diabetes management support
- physiotherapist
- doctor on call Monday-Sunday 24 hours
- house calls when appropriate
- health education and promotion
- outreach to isolated persons
- community action on identified community health issues
- harm reduction supplies and information
- for non-status newcomers in the community, please contact the settlement department for more information
- Monday-Friday
- call for an appointment
- early learning and literacy
- prenatal pregnancy supports
- infant programs
- parenting
- parent relief
- child minder training
- school readiness * information and referral
- Growing Up Healthy Downtown (see separate entry) -- for children birth-6 years
- 55 years and older
- health education
- advocacy
- social, education and recreation activities
- Italian women's group
- Spanish wellness group
- Portuguese wellness group
- arts, falls prevention, fitness, trips/outings
- counselling and settlement services for status and non-status newcomers
- workshops
Toronto, ON, M6M 2E4
Youth Services -- leadership, settlement and employment programs
Settlement services -- orientation programs, language and skills training to help facilitate employment
- programs to welcome newcomers to the community
- pre- and post-arrival information and referral, job search and employment counselling, assistance to establish social and professional networks to promote community engagement
- assistance to complete forms
- citizenship preparation classes
Seniors services
- language classes (see separate entry)
- recreational activities
- computer classes
Toronto, ON, M5R 3H8
- 18 week training course in the fields of customer service, retail or office support
- consists of 12 weeks in class including business English, customer service, job search and computers
- 6 week co-op work placement
- in partnership with City of Toronto and Toronto District School Board -- see separate entries
Toronto, ON, M3L 1B2
Language and skills training courses available in-person and online
Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry
- daytime and evening programs available
- childminding available for eligible candidates
- LINC for Women
- conversation circle
Settlement Services
- orientation, assistance with documentation, interpretation and translation
- information and referral -- employment, housing, health, legal
- crisis intervention and supportive counselling
Toronto, ON, M9N 1V8
- immigration and sponsorship issues
- job training; business and community economic development
- anti-racism program
- health and nutrition information
- accompaniment to services; translation and interpretation
- housing referrals; legal information
- newcomer mental health advice, support and referrals
- culturally appropriate family counselling
Program Without Walls - Saturday nutrition/cooking program at various locations; volunteer opportunities
Seniors Program - nutrition, health awareness, workshops, recreation
Toronto, ON, M6N 4C6
- safe space for participants to discuss their experiences and begin healing with a preventative, informative and supportive approach
- conversations/workshops in such areas as setting boundaries, problem solving skills, consent, healthy and unhealthy relationships etc
- provides digital devices to local vulnerable senior residents who face barriers in navigating and accessing digital programs
- also invite people who have devices but would like to learn literacy classes like Microsoft Word, Zoom, Social Media
- social and physical activities such as breakfast, Yoga, Tai chi, outdoor exercise
- information and education on subjects such as health and nutrition, social media and elder abuse
- skills assessment, job search and resume help, labour market information, support to maintain employment, referral to other services
- in partnership with Career Foundation
- settlement support and counselling
- housing referral and support
- educational workshops
- information on Canadian school system
Toronto, ON, M4P 1G8
Toronto, ON, M3L 1Y6
Services include:
- individual and family counselling
- counselling, safety planning and advocacy for abused women
- face-to-face crisis intervention
- senior programs
- settlement services - immigration
- assistance with subsidized housing applications and Ontario Works
- information and referral
- student placement and volunteer opportunities
Youth empowerment, parent support and women's support groups have been run in the past at this organization and are likely to return; contact organization for updates
