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, M3M 2E9
Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry
Toronto, ON, M3M 2E9
English learning program for trauma survivors
- empowers participants to manage stress and boost confidence
- equips them with language to describe their feelings, and to be comfortable in simple conversations
- prepares them to access further English as a Second Language programs including Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada
- provides technology and community resources/connections
- individual and group coaching from professionals in areas such as mindfulness, wellness, meditation, relaxation, art and drama
Toronto, ON, M3K 0A1
- child, youth and parenting support programs
- licensed child care and preschool program for children birth-5 years
- volunteer services
- workshops
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, 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, M3J 2P6
14-week instructor-led national program that assist Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) in obtaining their nursing licence to practice in Canada
- human skills
- licensure examination preparation
- enhanced language training
Toronto, ON, M3H 4Y8
Language Skills, Development and Training -- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, childminding available, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry, offering full-time, part-time, and evening classes
- childminding available
- full-time classes, part-time morning and part-time online morning and afternoon classes
- part-time for seniors in-person or online
- Ready-for-School - 2 week intensive ESL summer program for children entering school
- settlement worker on-site to assist with newcomers' settlement needs
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 4S4
For Older Adults - Day senior's centre opened 5 days a week, with breakfast and lunch, and a variety of social and interactive activities such as bingo, exercise classes, seminars, workshops, arts and crafts and more
For Adults and Children - ESL classes and Portuguese classes* daycare services and summer camp/occasional breaks and PA day Camps
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, M6C 1A9
- professional learning sessions including online courses
- community data group
- EarlyON Child and Family Centre onsite (see separate listing)
Toronto, ON, M4P 2Y3
Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry
- childminding available
- English as a Second Language (ESL) and French as a Second Language (FSL) classes
- both in-person and virtual classes may be available depending one level and time of classes
Toronto, ON, M3J 3J5
Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry
Toronto, ON, M3J 3J5
English learning program for trauma survivors
- empowers participants to manage stress and boost confidence
- equips them with language to describe their feelings, and to be comfortable in simple conversations
- prepares them to access further English as a Second Language programs including Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada
- provides technology and community resources/connections
- individual and group coaching from professionals in areas such as mindfulness, wellness, meditation, relaxation, art and drama
Toronto, ON, M3J 3K6
Job Search Workshop for Newcomers
- one-to-one job search strategies and resume help
- needs assessment and personalized action plans
- networking opportunities and access to job postings
- certificate of completion offered
Enhanced Language Training -- sector specific language training and career orientation program for professionals in Architecture, Business/Finance or Information Technology. Program includes:
- individual counseling and action plan development
- volunteer placement and internship
- mentoring and networking
- resume help and interview preparation
Building Unbiased and Inclusive Workplaces Leveraging Diversity (BUILD)
Online Ontario-wide orientation program for international professionals in architecture or a related field
- 10-week program includes
- architecture-specific information delivered by Canadian industry experts and employers
- group job search sessions customized for architecture
Newcomer Youth: Connections for Success (NYCS)
A program for newcomer youth to explore career options and gain skills in the Canadian workplace. Program includes:
- career exploration
- information about Canadian colleges/universities and financial planning
- volunteer placements related to potential career interests
- mentoring
- mental health awareness for newcomer youth
Road To Employment for Newcomer Women
Offers comprehensive WRAP around career support to prepare newcomer women for the Canadian Labour Market
Newcomer Pathways into Skilled Trades
Prepares newcomers for Trade Equivalency Assessment (TEA) to gain Red Seal or Certificate of qualifications and start working in Ontario
TRIEC Mentoring Partnership
Canadian mentors will help newcomers
- understand Canadian industry trends
- develop more effective job search strategies
- build a professional network
- find ways to leverage work and experience
Toronto, ON, M3H 5Y2
Eligibility screening, language skills assessment and referral to English or French language government-funded programs which include
- Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)/Cours de Langue pour les Immigrants au Canada (CLIC)
- LINC Home Study/CLIC en ligne
- English as a Second Language (ESL) programs/French as a Second Language (FSL)
- Higher-Level Language Training (HLLT) such as Enhanced Language Training (ELT)/Cours de langue de niveau avancé (CLNA), Occupation-Specific Language Training (OSLT)/ la Formation linguistique axée sur les professions (FLAP)
- Specialized Language Training (SLT)
ON, M6N 4B4
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
Toronto, ON, M2N 6E8
- kindergarten through grade 12
- single gender and coeducational secondary schools
- Catholic family life education
- Advanced Placement Program
- alternative education programs
- French as a second language, French Immersion and Extended French
- support services
Adult Education
- adult upgrading centres
- English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
- Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry
- Enhanced Language Training (ELT)
- citizenship language classes
- child care centres, after school programs, recreation programs, caregiver and child drop-ins and parenting centres at some schools
- placement centre for new Canadian secondary school students, call 416-393-5500 for appointment
Toronto, ON, M2N 5N8
Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto, transportation subsidy and childminding available -- see separate entry
Settlement services provided by community organization partners
To visit or call see online list of Program Locations
LINC Offices:
- North - 416-395-4820
- South - 416-393-8268
- East - 416-396-7815
- West - 416-394-6232
Toronto, ON, M2N 5N8
Academic, commercial and technical, day and night, credit and general interest classes
- after school programs, child care, food programs
- adult education and services
- English as a Second Language (ESL), literacy, citizenship and heritage language classes
- French immersion
- International Baccalaureate
- special education including education programs for children and youth 14-21 years with developmental disabilities
- support services
Adult Education and Services: academic upgrading, day schools
- pre-apprenticeship/apprenticeship programs
- employment services
- ESL resource centres and Enhanced Language Training (ELT)
- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry
- Essential Skills Upgrading (Literacy and Basic Skills, LBS)
- Learning4Life, adult general interest courses
- newcomer services
- reception centers for immigrants and refugees -- see separate entries
Alternative Schools Program: flexible learning environments to meet student's needs
- list of elementary schools
- list of secondary schools
Metropolitan Toronto School for the Deaf: elementary school that operates completely in American Sign Language (ASL)
Support Services: guidance counselling
- academic counselling
- home instruction
- interpreting services for families and schools
- psychiatry, psychology, and social work
- reading and speech correction
- transportation for persons with physical disabilities
- Parenting and Family Literacy Centres, 416-394-2104
- youth alienation programs include advocacy, outreach to youth in community agencies and shelters
- all services may not be available in all locations
- day school program
- secondary credit courses offered through the Internet
- partnership with Ministry of Education
Next-Steps Employment Centre: see separate entries
For more information see branch listings
ON, M2L 1A2
Toronto, ON, M6H 3Y9
Call for appointment
Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto, childminding available -- see separate entry
Toronto, ON, M6H 3J1
Settlement services
- English language classes (LINC)
- one on one information and referral, orientation
- counselling
- documentation
- social assistance applications
- interpretation
- information sessions and workshops
Women support groups
- counselling and support groups for assaulted women
- Spanish-speaking seniors club
- Portuguese-speaking seniors group
- groups for Portuguese-speaking, Spanish-speaking and Mandarin-speaking women
- wellness and fitness program
- advocacy and public education
- community development
Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) -- in-home school readiness program for low income families, serving Jane and Finch, Malvern, Thorncliffe and Toronto West
Tutoring program -- for students of Portuguese or Spanish-speaking heritage
Live-in Caregiver support program -- individual support, employment and employer related issues, employment training opportunities
Community engagement -- community led activities, volunteering, leadership development for youth, women and seniors
