Toronto, ON, M2J 1P9
All offices are open and all settlement workers are available 4 days in person and 1 day online; call at 416-588-3585
Settlement Services for Immigrants and Refugees
- needs assessment, information and referral, advocacy, orientation, translation and interpretation, escort, assistance in finding housing
- sponsorship of refugees
- health workshops, mental health - support groups, counselling, crisis intervention
- heritage language classes
- skills upgrading, adult literacy classes
- seniors program for mutual support and education
- youth program offering services in settlement, counselling, skills development and social events
Employment Related Services - for new immigrants and Convention refugees, legally entitled to work in Canada
- 3 or 4 day job search techniques workshops, covering labour market information, access to trades and professions, resume preparation, networking
- extensive individual assistance
Community Connections Mentorship Program
- group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks
- trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development
Community Development
- Afghan Women's Catering Group, Afghan Sewing Circle, media and overseas projects
Toronto, ON, M1R 2L2
Literacy and Basic Skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
Toronto, ON, M2J 4S4
Literacy and Basic Skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
Toronto, ON, M2H 3B9
Literacy and Basic Skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
Program Locations
- Norfinch Centre, 45 Norfinch Dr
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 270 Cherokee Blvd
- Building UP, Lakeshore West
Toronto, ON, M2J 2X5
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
Toronto, ON, M3C 1P6
Literacy and Basic Skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
Toronto, ON, M1L 4N4
Academic upgrading for college entrance, employment or apprenticeship programs
- courses include English, mathematics, computer skills, chemistry, biology and career development/employability skills
Toronto, ON, M1L 4N4
Literacy and Basic Skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
Toronto, ON, M3C 1W3
Literacy and Basic Skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
ON, M2L 1A2
Offered on full-time or part-time basis, participants learn reading, writing, maths, American Sign Language
ON, M2L 1A2
Toronto, ON, M1K 5J1
Office open to the public Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm; for information, call 416-266-1777
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Settlement Services for Immigrants and Refugees
- needs assessment, information and referral, advocacy, orientation, translation and interpretation, escort, assistance in finding housing
- sponsorship of refugees
- health workshops, mental health - support groups, counselling, crisis intervention
- heritage language classes
- skills upgrading, adult literacy classes
- seniors program for mutual support and education
- youth program offering services in settlement, counselling, skills development and social events
- Homework Club with individual assistance and group work
- citizenship test preparation classes
English as a Second Language / LINC -- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry
- full-time day classes and part-time evening classes
Community Connections Mentorship Program
- group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks
- trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development
Financial Literacy Project - one month certificate course
- individual counselling and orientation sessions
Family Support and Mental Health Services - Parenting Sessions
- mental health - support groups, counselling, crisis intervention
- Women's Circle
Food Security Program
- food package distribution to seniors, families on Mondays and Wednesdays 11 am-3 pm
Community Development
- childminding available for clients attending sessions
Toronto, ON, M1H 3C3
Literacy and Basic Skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
Toronto, ON, M3C 1T2
Office open to the public 5 days a week; for more information call 416-422-2225
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Settlement Services for Immigrants and Refugees
- needs assessment, information and referral, advocacy, orientation, translation and interpretation, escort, assistance in finding housing
- sponsorship of refugees
- health workshops, mental health -- support groups, counselling, crisis intervention
- heritage language classes
- skills upgrading, adult literacy classes
- seniors program for mutual support and education
- youth program offering services in settlement, counselling, skills development and social events
- Homework Club with individual assistance and group work
- citizenship test preparation classes
English as a Second Language / LINC - participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry
- day or evening classes
Community Connections Mentorship Program
- group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks
- trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development
Financial Literacy Project - one month certificate course
- individual counselling and orientation sessions
Family Support and Mental Health Services - parenting sessions
- mental health -- support groups, counselling, crisis intervention
- Women's Circle
- childminding available for clients attending 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
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
Toronto, ON, M2N 5N9
Literacy and Basic Skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
Markham, ON, L3T 4P1
Literacy and Basic Skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
Toronto, ON, M4G 3E8
Specialized support and emergency services for people who are Deafblind
Intervenor Services - Trained intervenors facilitate communication for people who are Deafblind * methods of communication include:
- American Sign Language
- braille
- larege-print notes
- print on palm
- two-hand manual
- voice over (speaking with an adjusted tone, speed and volume)
Services and Programs:
- Emergency Intervenor Services
- Skills Development Services
ON, M4G 3E8
Literacy and basic skills training for adults who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision * individual and group instruction to support learning goals including employment, high school and post-secondary education, and daily skills * programs are offered in the students' preferred communication method * available virtually and in classrooms, community locations, or students' homes
ON, M4G 3E8
Specialized support and emergency services for people who are Deafblind
Intervenor Services - Trained intervenors facilitate communication for people who are Deafblind * methods of communication include:
- American Sign Language
- braille
- larege-print notes
- print on palm
- two-hand manual
- voice over (speaking with an adjusted tone, speed and volume)
Services and Programs:
- Emergency Intervenor Services
- Skills Development Services
Toronto, ON, M4H 1C3
All offices are open and all settlement workers are available 4 days in person and 1 day online; call at 647-438-8145
Settlement Services for Immigrants and Refugees
- needs assessment, information and referral, advocacy, orientation, translation and interpretation, escort, assistance in finding housing
- sponsorship of refugees
- health workshops, mental health - support groups, counselling, crisis intervention
- heritage language classes
- skills upgrading, adult literacy classes
- seniors program for mutual support and education
- youth program offering services in settlement, counselling, skills development and social events
Employment Related Services - for new immigrants and Convention refugees, legally entitled to work in Canada
- 3 or 4 day job search techniques workshops, covering labour market information, access to trades and professions, resume preparation, networking
- extensive individual assistance
Community Connections Mentorship Program
- group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks
- trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development
Community Development
- Afghan Sewing Circle
Toronto, ON, M1B 3G5
Literacy and Basic Skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
Markham, ON, L3R 8C1
Multiservice agency, includes child and youth supports and residential programs; for emergency and transitional housing, counselling, drop-ins and employment services, see separate listings
Aftercare and Transitional Support
Assists youth transitioning out of the care of the Children's Aid Society
iGRAD
Students work with a teacher's support to complete online high school credit courses; classroom open weekdays 9:30 am-3:30 pm
Leadership Engagement Gang Intervention Team (LEGIT)
Outreach to youth 12-20 years involved in gangs, at-risk of gang involvement and/or with history of involvement with criminal justice system
Provincial Youth Outreach Workers
Workers assist youth 13-24 years to access services and supports
Queer Agenda
Peer led initiative for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, includes education, resources, and gender affirming support, peer support and social groups; available in shelters and community settings
SHINE Residential Youth Homes
Voluntary program offers combination of housing and support for youth facing housing crisis, primarily for youth 16-19 years; capacity 13
YOUTHrive
Recreation and mentorship program for the residents of selected housing co-operatives in York Region
Markham, ON, L4J 1W6
Literacy and Basic Skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
Adults with special needs program at Participation House, 9 Butternut Lane, Markham
- individualized instruction and support
- adults with varying levels of abilities build and enhance their employability and life skills for success and independence at their own pace
