_id OBJECTID AGENCY_NAME ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS NEIGHBOURHOOD OFFICE_PHONE EMAIL WEBSITE ELIGIBILITY DESCRIPTION_SERVICE APPLICATION LANGUAGES ACCESSIBILITY HOURS LEGAL_STATUS DATE_UPDATED ADDRESS_POINT_ID X Y LONGITUDE LATITUDE ADDRESS_FULL MUNICIPALITY POSTAL_CODE geometry
1 795 Toronto District School Board 3701 Chesswood Dr, Ste 100, Toronto, ON M3J 2P6 York University Heights, 27 416-395-2027 WCNyouth@tdsb.on.ca "communitysvcs.tdsb.on.ca" TDSB newcomer students 6-24 years Community Connections Mentorship Program (formerly HOST Program) -- supervised group activities for newcomer children, youth and young adults to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks * assistance from peer and professional mentors, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development Call, email or visit school Host Facilitator for information English Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Designated parking Mon-Fri 10 am-6 pm (50) Non Profit 2015-02-10T05:00:00 498903 3701-3741 Chesswood Dr North York M3J 2P6 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.474088952046, 43.7562830163921]}"
2 796 North York Community House 540 Finch Ave W, Toronto, ON M2R 1N7 Westminster-Branson, 35 416-636-2600 nych@nych.ca "www.nych.ca" Open to all "Community Settlement Services -- one-on-one and group settlement services available to new permanent residents, convention refugees and refugee claimants * information and referral * orientation * formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program
English Language Support -- group conversation circles for newcomers
Community Building -- working with residents on local issues to improve social networks and economic security
Skills and Leadership -- training in leadership, group facilitation skills, peer leadership, and practicums in these areas, for adults * also Newcomer Youth Leadership Training * employment readiness -- orientation to Canadian workplace culture, employment counselling and assessment, small business development support * financial literacy workshops" Call or drop in English ; Arabic ; Bengali ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Dari ; Farsi ; Gujarati ; Hindi ; Italian ; Marathi ; Punjabi ; Romanian ; Russian ; Somali ; Spanish ; Swahili ; Tamil ; Turkish ; Urdu ; West Indian dialects ; not all languages available at all sites Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features - lowered buttons ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * some programs held evenings and weekends (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity 2014-12-22T05:00:00 30030275 540 Finch Ave W North York M2R 1N7 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.4451357649857, 43.7740379188974]}"
3 797 FCJ Refugee Centre 208 Oakwood Ave, Toronto, ON M6E 2V4 Oakwood Village, 107 416-469-9754 info@fcjrefugeecentre.org "www.fcjrefugeecentre.org" People with precarious migration status including refugee claimants, people without status, victims and survivors of human trafficking * shelter -- refugee women and children "Legal information -- legal information on immigration and refugee issues, work permits, student permits, permanent resident applications, and other issues
Shelter -- transitional housing for refugee claimant women and children * help with the refugee process, including legal, mental health, social services and other referrals * support and accompaniment to appointments
Primary Health Care and Mental Health Clinic -- Saturdays, no Ontario Health Insurance required * settlement services * group for youth with precarious immigration status * holistic support services for victims/survivors of human trafficking * support groups and activities for women * Spanish interpretation and translation * English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
Public education -- workshops for service providers and others on legal information needs of refugee claimants and non-status people and on immigration and refugee procedures * publications, public speakers" Call for an appointment English ; French ; Arabic ; Portuguese ; Spanish ; access to interpreters for other languages Wheelchair accessible building from Glenhurst entrance but not washrooms Mon-Fri 9:30 am-5 pm, Sat 10 am-2 pm (50) Non Profit 2016-02-24T05:00:00 69507 208 Oakwood Ave York M6E 2V4 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.4368957238225, 43.6819472444856]}"
4 907 Arab Community Centre of Toronto 555 Burnhamthorpe Rd, Ste 209, Toronto, ON M9C 2Y3 Etobicoke West Mall, 13 416-231-7746 Info@arabnewcomers.org "www.arabcommunitycentre.com" Open to everyone "Settlement Services (formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program) and Newcomer Settlement Program -- information and referral * housing and legal assistance * translation and interpretation * escort * counselling for students, individuals and families, liaising with Children's Aid Society * youth counselling and parenting sessions * orientation * settlement * refugee services -- referral and assistance with shelter, attendance at inquiry, employment, social, welfare and legal services * social and cultural activities * Ontario Community Participation -- volunteer placement program for Ontario Works recipients * also offered at 1 Resurrection Rd, 416-533-3292 ; 898 Markham Rd, 416-439-0767
Youth Services -- settlement program encouraging civic participation and integration through a focus on recreation, sport, and mentorship
Employment Services -- Job Search Workshops (JSW) for new immigrants, Convention refugees or Live-in Caregivers, legally entitled to work in Canada * 3 or 4 day job search techniques workshops, including assessment with a job coach, individual action plan, labour market information, life skills and preemployment workshops with resume preparation, networking * extensive individual assistance
Problem Gambling Program -- culturally appropriate prevention, education and treatment * outreach and public education to community groups * individual or group counselling for gamblers or those affected
Domestic Violence Education Program -- counselling and referral for victims of family violence" Drop in or call for appointment English ; French ; Arabic ; Armenian ; Assyrian ; Dari ; Dutch ; Farsi ; Hindi ; Lithuanian ; Pashto ; Punjabi ; Russian ; Urdu Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * designated parking Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity 2015-09-11T04:00:00 991045 555 Burnhamthorpe Rd Etobicoke M9C 2Y3 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.5680233623331, 43.6446436057859]}"
5 908 Centre for Immigrant and Community Services 2330 Midland Ave, Toronto, ON M1S 5G5 Agincourt South-Malvern West, 128 416-292-7510 info@cicscanada.com "www.cicscanada.com" Open to all "Immigrant Resource Centre -- multiservice centre with newcomer, job seeker and family services for all ages * services also offered at 2 locations in York Region 905-479-7926, 905-294-8868
Settlement and Employment Services (formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program) -- information and referral * orientation, needs assessment * translation and interpretation * supportive counselling * bridging services * form filling * workshops and tours * seasonal income tax clinic * Community Connections Mentorship Program (formerly HOST 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
Professional Development and Small Business Resource Centre -- walk-in centre * resource materials for internationally trained professionals * business information * referrals
Settlement and Integration Resource Centre -- drop-in centre providing settlement and integration information and resources * access to computers, Internet
Settlement and Education Partnerships in Toronto (SEPT) (Settlement Workers in Schools) -- outreach program based in elementary and secondary schools from mid-August to end of June, and in libraries and summer school programs from July to mid-August * homework club * multi-languages service in North York area, connecting parents and students with the schools, parent interviews with schools, parenting group sessions, settlement information sessions * contact 416-292-7510 ext 301
Employment Resource Centre -- walk-in job search centre * access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone * staff assistance available * resource materials * job boards * labour market information * resume clinics * mock interviews * workshops
Early Years Program -- preschool education program for children and their parents * social and learning skills for preschool children * parenting education * parent-child interactive activities
Children and Youth Programs -- after school program * summer camp * Saturday enrichment classes * leadership and life skills training * employment readiness
Seniors and Family Programs -- form filling * supportive counselling * client intervention assistance * social, educational and recreational programs * support groups * health information workshops
Volunteer Services -- training and development * placements * public education" Call or drop in English ; French ; Arabic ; Bengali ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Dari ; Farsi ; Filipino ; Gujarati ; Hebrew ; Hindi ; Korean ; Kurdish ; Malay ; Punjabi ; Russian ; Sindhi ; Spanish ; Tamil ; Ukrainian ; Urdu ; not all languages available Designated parking at entrance ; Easy access to elevator - lowered buttons ; Non-powered swing doors ; Barrier free washrooms Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * some Saturday and Sunday programs (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity 2015-02-09T05:00:00 363508 2330 Midland Ave Scarborough M1S 5G5 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.276010188938, 43.7783800340215]}"
6 909 Catholic Crosscultural Services 1200 Markham Rd, Ste 503, Toronto, ON M1H 3C3 Woburn, 137 416-289-6766 "www.cathcrosscultural.org" LINC -- landed immigrants or Convention refugees "Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry * transportation and child minding available
Family Literacy Program -- language and age appropriate family reading resources through a lending library * activities to encourage and reinforce family language learning
Summer Enrichment Program -- for children 8-13 years * academic support and social interaction to support the settlement process
Settlement Program, formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program" Call or drop in English Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity 2015-04-20T04:00:00 4498793 1200 Markham Rd Scarborough M1H 3C3 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.232117555141, 43.7766098499215]}"
7 910 Jewish Family & Child Lipa Green Centre, 4600 Bathurst St, 1st Fl, Toronto, ON M2R 3V3 Westminster-Branson, 35 416-638-7800 info@jfandcs.com "www.jfandcs.com" "Range of services for persons with social and emotional problems * all services confidential
Children -- operates as a Children's Aid Society for the Jewish community * investigates allegations of child neglect and abuse * child protection services * adoption and foster home services and recruitment * adoption disclosure * counselling * big brothers and big sisters program * homework club
Families -- individual, couple, family and group counselling * family life education and life skills programs * financial assistance combined with rehabilitation for persons on social assistance * assistance in finding employment and accommodation * support for families with special needs children
Woman abuse -- counselling, emergency financial assistance, court accompaniment * groups for assaulted women, abusive men * Here to Help -- group program for children (and their mothers) exposed to woman abuse * community outreach * short term accommodation with kosher kitchen for one assaulted woman, with or without children
Other services -- friendly visiting * support for single parents, bereaved parents, widows and widowers, immigrants * groups for women who have been or are in hurtful relationships * chaplaincy services for those in hospitals, long term care facilities, correctional institutions, psychiatric hospitals, centres for persons with developmental disabilities * co-op apartment for 4 males who are socially disabled or ex-psychiatric patients -- subsidies available * Multilingual Access Program -- escort for persons who are already clients * Settlement and Education Partnership in Toronto (SEPT) -- 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 * Jewish Hospice Program -- in-home palliative care program * social work services in schools * speakers" For information on providing foster care, call above number or Homes for Kids at 1-877-587-5437 (1-877-587-KIDS) English ; Hebrew ; Russian ; Yiddish Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator - braille and lowered buttons ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall Office -- Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm, Fri 9 am-4 pm * after hours -- answering service, calls returned within 1 hour (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity 2014-08-12T04:00:00 487321 4600 Bathurst St North York M2R 3V3 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.4411199605362, 43.7645028952139]}"
8 911 West Neighbourhood House 248 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 3A2 Trinity-Bellwoods, 81 416-536-1234 ext 401 janitr@westnh.org "www.westnh.org" Permanent rsidents and refugee claimants including socially marginalized, homeless and non-status "Settlement services -- small ethnic-based information groups * information and referral * group settlement sessions * individual assistance with immigration, orientation and other settlement-related issues * employment support * computer and Internet access * workshops * resource centre
Community Connections Mentorship Program (formerly HOST 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
Newcomer Youth Program for youth 13-24 years -- leadership training * entrepreneurship * homework club * one-to-one help with resume writing and job search skills * computer drop-in * mentorship * sports clubs and recreation" Call for appointment English ; Arabic ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Dari ; Farsi ; Hungarian ; Polish ; Portuguese ; Sinhala ; Spanish ; Tamil Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity 2015-09-01T04:00:00 7552886 248 Ossington Ave former Toronto M6J 3A2 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.4212098225742, 43.6497730874438]}"
9 912 Toronto Catholic District School Board Catholic Education Centre, 80 Sheppard Ave E, Toronto, ON M2N 6E8 Willowdale East, 51 416-222-8282 ext 5314 ; Admissions 416-222-8282 ext 5320 ; Adult Education Programs 416-222-8282 ext 5348 webmaster@tcdsb.org "www.tcdsb.org" Elementary level -- Roman Catholic children and children of Roman Catholic parents * secondary level open to all "Full academic program in a Roman Catholic environment * kindergarten through grade 12 * single gender and coeducational secondary schools * Catholic family life education * Adult Education * Advance Placement Program * alternative education programs * French as a second language and Immersion * International Baccalaureate Program * Specialist High Skills Major programming * Dual Credit * School Within a College * Ontario Youth Apprenticeship * special education programs for exceptional children * schools specializing in arts, technology and media * support services
Adult Education -- adult upgrading centres * English as a Second Language (ESL) classes -- see website for locations * Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry * Enhanced Language Training (ELT) * citizenship and international language classes
Support Services -- child care centres, after school programs, caregiver and child drop-ins and parenting centres at some schools -- call 416-222-8282 ext 2475 for information * nutrition programs, home instruction, social work, psychological and psychiatric services, guidance counselling, program for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, reading, speech and language correction, community liaison, chaplaincy and peer ministry programs, interpreter services and transportation for persons with physical disabilities after school literacy clubs * Comprehensive Literacy -- remedial literacy instruction for children up to Grade 3 * Orientation Centre -- placement centre for new Canadian secondary school students, call 416-393-5500 for appointment * individual schools listed in the telephone directory under Toronto Catholic District School Board" "Contact nearest Catholic school for appointment * contact admissions department if appropriate documentation lacking -- proof of citizenship/landed immigrant status, residency, and (elementary students only) baptism into Roman Catholic faith * visit soar.tcdsb.org for application form" English ; French - (school programs) ; Interpreters in other languages available upon request Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * accessible elevators * designated and street parking close to entrance Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:45 pm * after hours -- answering service, emergency calls responded to immediately (50) Non Profit 2015-07-08T04:00:00 5200663 80 Sheppard Ave E North York M2N 6E8 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.4080959749568, 43.7628440940644]}"
10 913 YMCA of Greater Toronto 4580 Dufferin St, 2nd Fl, Toronto, ON M3H 5Y2 York University Heights, 27 416-630-0330 ext 185 "www.ymcagta.org/immigrantservices" Newcomers (landed immigrants and convention refugees) * Newcomer Youth Services -- landed immigrants and convention refugees 13-24 years "Settlement information and referral * settlement information sessions in various locations * guest speaker series * Newcomer Network * access to computers, fax, photocopiers, and phone * settlement resource library * information on immigration and citizenship, employment and job searching, access to trades and professions, credential assessment, education and training, language classes, health and housing, community, recreation and consumer resources, human rights, legal and social services, child, youth and family resources, food, shelter, and clothing
Library Settlement Partnerships -- outreach program at Centennial Library * settlement information and referral * Community Connections Mentorship Program (formerly HOST 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
Newcomer Youth Services -- youth-focused settlement information and referral * Newcomer Youth Leadership Development -- youth learn about their community, gain volunteer hours, build leadership, language, communication and social skills * workshops and activities for parents and youth" Walk in, no appointment required English ; American Sign Language (ASL) ; Arabic ; Armenian ; Assyrian ; Bulgarian ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Dari ; Farsi ; Hebrew ; Hindi ; Korean ; Russian ; Sinhala ; Spanish ; Ukrainian Easy access to elevator ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door Mon 9 am-7 pm, Tue-Thu 9 am-5 pm, Fri 9 am-1 pm, Sat 10 am-2 pm (Saturdays April to September only) (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity 2016-01-06T05:00:00 5468267 4580 Dufferin St North York M3H 5Y2 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.4676820212076, 43.769682273965]}"
11 914 YMCA of Greater Toronto 10 Milner Business Crt, Ste 600, Toronto, ON M1B 3C6 Malvern, 132 416-609-0218 ext 30042 "www.ymcagta.org/immigrantservices" Newcomers (landed immigrants and convention refugees) * Newcomer Youth Services -- landed immigrants and convention refugees 13-24 years "Settlement information and referral * settlement information sessions in various locations * guest speaker series * Newcomer Network * access to computers, fax, photocopiers, and phone * settlement resource library * information on topics such as immigration and citizenship, employment and job searching, access to trades and professions, credential assessment, education and training, language classes, health and housing, community, recreation and consumer resources, human rights, legal and social services, child, youth and family resources, food, shelter, and clothing
Community Connections Mentorship Program (formerly HOST 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
Newcomer Youth Services -- youth-focused settlement information and referral * Newcomer Youth Leadership Development -- youth learn about their community, gain volunteer hours, build leadership, language, communication and social skills * workshops and activities for parents and youth" Walk in, no appointment required English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Fujian) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Hindi ; Punjabi ; Tamil Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms Mon 9 am-5 pm, Tue 9 am-7 pm, Wed-Thu 9 am-5 pm, Fri 9 am-1 pm (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity 2016-01-06T05:00:00 364214 10 Milner Business Crt Scarborough M1B 3C6 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.2356996461567, 43.7887362729264]}"
12 915 Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services 3079 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M1L 1A8 Oakridge, 121 416-693-8677 mail@accessalliance.ca "www.accessalliance.ca" Newcomer immigrants and refugees "Health and community services
Health services -- primary health care services * assessment, medical treatment * prenatal and postnatal care * immunization * diabetes * illness and disease prevention * sexual health and health education * nutrition * individual, marital, family and mental health counselling * no Ontario Health Insurance required for primary care and most specialists * SHY Clinic, Sexually Healthy Youth -- for ages 13-24 years * pregnancy testing and counselling * STI (sexually transmitted infections) testing and free treatment * low cost birth control * non-judgemental, confidential
Community services -- focus on newcomers, women, families with children birth-6 years * peer outreach and support * parenting and parent-child groups * prenatal nutrition and support * food skills groups * health education * lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (LGBTQ) services * expressive arts * environmental awareness * research and advocacy on newcomer, immigrant and refugee issues
Youth services -- drop-in programs * settlement * out of school programs * Community Connections Mentorship Program (formerly HOST) -- group orientation activities for newly arrived immigrant and refugee youth * trained volunteer mentors * help in establishing social and professional networks * development of citizenship and civic engagement * skills and career development
Settlement Program -- orientation * needs and eligibility assessments * information and referral * language and skills training * job search and employment counselling * networking * youth settlement * LGBTQ settlement * services in various locations
Newcomer Resource Centre -- information and referral to community and government services * access to computers, Internet, photocopier, fax and telephone" Health services -- referral by community agency or self referral * Community, settlement and youth services -- most programs require an appointment, call for details English ; interpreters available for other languages Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms Mon-Tue, Thu 9 am-8 pm; Wed 1 pm-5 pm; Fri 9 am-5 pm (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity 2014-06-12T04:00:00 8237409 3079 Danforth Ave Scarborough M1L 1A8 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.2873721730718, 43.6911775254747]}"
13 916 Rexdale Women's Centre Thistletown Multi Service Centre, 925 Albion Rd, Rm 309, Toronto, ON M9V 1A6 Thistletown-Beaumond Heights, 3 416-745-0062 admin@rexdalewomen.org "www.rexdalewomen.org" Open to all * focus on newcomer and refugee women "Support for women and families
Short term supportive counselling * parenting and family supportive counselling * employment and career counselling * support groups for women from various cultures * resources and information for parents and families * information workshops on health related topics, assertiveness, employment, life skills, stress management and parenting
Violence prevention and crisis intervention
Crisis support and counselling for women and children who have experienced or are experiencing violence in the home * legal and medical referrals * accompaniment to legal, medical and social services resources * information, public and community education on wife abuse * support groups for women who are victims of spousal abuse
Newcomer assistance and integration
Immigrant/newcomer settlement support and counselling * information sessions for newcomers and community residents * information and referral * English language instruction for newcomers to Canada at various locations -- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry * English as a Second Language (ESL) preschool program * Family Drop In -- for parents and children of all ages * school readiness program -- see separate entry * Youth Program for ages 16-26 years -- leadership skills, English language skills, integration into the community
Ethnocultural seniors program -- see separate entry
Community development
Participation on various coalitions, community networks and committees * volunteer opportunities" Drop in English ; Arabic ; Assyrian ; Bosnian ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Croatian ; Dari ; Farsi ; Gujarati ; Hindi ; Pashto ; Punjabi ; Serbian ; Somali ; Spanish ; Tamil ; Twi ; Urdu ; West Indian dialects ; French, Italian, Portuguese -- available upon request Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm, also Wed 5 pm-8 pm; Sat 9 am-12 noon * evening appointments available upon request * Family Drop In -- call for schedule and location (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity 2015-12-21T05:00:00 10985943 925 Albion Rd Etobicoke M9V 1A6 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.5625803433689, 43.7354704812901]}"
14 917 Riverdale Immigrant Women's Centre Riverdale Hub, 1326 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1Z1 Greenwood-Coxwell, 65 416-465-6021 reception.riwc@gmail.com "www.riwc.ca" Adults 16 years and older * focus on immigrant women and their families * Essential Pathways to Employment Program -- all Ontario Works (OW) recipients, men and women "Information and referral * counselling -- family, group, crisis and assaulted women * family violence education * advocacy * settlement services -- referrals to legal, housing, health, immigration and employment services * form filling * life skills * job search skills * community economic development
Essential Pathways to Employment Program (EPE) -- 8 week program * in-depth skills analysis * action plan development * skills and workplace training * childminding and transportation assistance available through Toronto. Employment and Social Services -- see separate entry
Violence Against Women/Youth Program -- individual counselling for crisis, abuse, assault and trauma * stress management, assertiveness training * escort to legal appointments * group and one-on-one counselling for youth experiencing any kind of violence including bullying, child abuse, harassment, girl-on-girl violence, date rape * space for immigrant and refugee youth of colour to explore their cultural identity and sense of belonging in Canada
Volunteer and Student Placement Program -- job placements to build skills and gain experience * opportunities in social or settlement services, counselling support, employment help, office administration or reception, marketing and outreach
Global Pantry catering service * Social Gardener Cafe * social enterprises" Essential Pathways to Employment Program -- referral through Toronto. Employment and Social Services English ; French - interpreter available ; Arabic ; Bengali ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Chinese (Taiwanese) ; Farsi ; Filipino ; Gujarati ; Hindi ; Kachi ; Marathi ; Punjabi ; Spanish ; Swahili ; Tamil ; Tibetan ; Urdu Wheelchair accessible building -- call for details Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity 2015-03-01T05:00:00 10575809 1326 Gerrard St E former Toronto M4L 1Z1 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.3255047342824, 43.67178186724781]}"
15 918 Cross-Cultural Community Services Association 310 Spadina Ave, Ste 301, Toronto, ON M5T 2E8 Kensington-Chinatown, 78 416-977-4026 info@tccsa.org "www.tccsa.on.ca" Focus on Chinese community including newcomers, refugees and citizens "Settlement Services (formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program)
Information and referral, orientation, counselling, translation and interpretation
Education and Language Training
Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto, (childminding provided) -- see separate entry * heritage language classes for children to 15 years
Community Services
Youth programs * seniors support group * women's support group * Ontario Early Years parenting program * recreation activities * workshops and seminars * seasonal income tax clinic * volunteer training program
Head office in Markham (905-948-1671), office in Mississauga (905-615-9500)" Call for appointment English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) Not Accessible Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * Sat 9 am-1 pm by appointment only (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity 2016-02-08T05:00:00 14189029 310 Spadina Ave former Toronto M5T 2E8 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.3988577049032, 43.6534301930164]}"
16 919 Toronto District School Board Centerpoint Mall, 6464 Yonge St, 2nd Fl, Toronto, ON M2M 3X4 Newtonbrook West, 36 416-395-2045 nscenterpoint@tdsb.on.ca "communitysvcs.tdsb.on.ca" Newcomers 13 years and older, Permanent residents, Landed immigrants and Convention refugees Settlement Program (formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program) -- orientation programs, language and skills training to help facilitate employment, and programs to welcome newcomers to community * may provide needs and eligibility assessments, pre and post-arrival information and referral, job search and employment counselling, assistance to establish social and professional networks to promote community engagement, and assistance to access a range of settlement services * individual tax filing assistance, seasonal * afterschool supports Call or drop in English ; Farsi ; Filipino ; Hungarian ; Korean ; Somali ; Spanish Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm (50) Non Profit 2015-02-10T05:00:00 7196008 6464 Yonge St North York M2M 3X4 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.422382771195, 43.795851211419404]}"
17 920 YWCA Toronto 222 Dixon Rd, Ste 207, Toronto, ON M9P 3S5 Kingsview Village-The Westway, 6 416-964-3883 fteixeira@ywcatoronto.org "www.ywcatoronto.org" Newcomer women and girls 13 years and older * permanent residents or convention refugees and temporary residents with work permit under the Live-in Caregiver program Individual and group counselling, life skills * information and referral -- health care, housing, education, transportation * career counselling, employment assistance * cash register, customer service and food handling training * Level C emergency first aid and CPR training * computer workshops * access to computers, Internet, fax * art program, field trips * TTC tokens and care for newcomer children provided * volunteer opportunities Call office English Wheelchair accessible building including barrier free washrooms Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * evening programs available * some Saturdays (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity 2014-05-07T04:00:00 996693 222 Dixon Rd Etobicoke M9P 3S5 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.5447447305085, 43.6980043476442]}"
18 921 YWCA Toronto 3090 Kingston Rd, Ste 205, Toronto, ON M1M 1P2 Cliffcrest, 123 416-266-0303 "www.ywcatoronto.org" Newcomer women and girls 13 years and older * permanent residents or convention refugees and temporary residents with work permit under the Live-in Caregiver program Individual and group counselling * skills based training -- Retail, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Food Handling * information and referral -- health care, housing, school, recreation, transportation, banking * career and skills assessment * job search workshops * access to computers, Internet, fax * events and field trips * TTC tokens may be available * volunteer opportunities may be available Call office English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Hindi ; Sinhala ; Tibetan ; Urdu Wheelchair accessible building including barrier free washrooms "Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * evening programs available * group workshops held some
Saturdays" (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity 2015-05-06T04:00:00 4228722 3090 Kingston Rd Scarborough M1M 1P2 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.2315480345766, 43.7263091045825]}"
19 922 Toronto District School Board 2870 Ellesmere Rd, Toronto, ON M1E 4B8 Morningside, 135 416-393-0285 nsmorningside@tdsb.on.ca "communitysvcs.tdsb.on.ca" Newcomers 13 years and older, Permanent residents, Landed immigrants and Convention refugees Settlement Program (formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program) -- orientation programs, language and skills training to help facilitate employment, and programs to welcome newcomers to community * may provide needs and eligibility assessments, pre and post-arrival information and referral, job search and employment counselling, assistance to establish social and professional networks to promote community engagement, and assistance to access a range of settlement services * individual tax filing assistance, seasonal * afterschool supports * on site childminding Call or drop in English ; Hindi ; Portuguese ; Punjabi ; Spanish ; Tamil ; Urdu Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall Mon-Fri 10 am-6 pm (50) Non Profit 2015-08-12T04:00:00 9217367 2870 Ellesmere Rd Scarborough M1E 4B8 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.2038817615383, 43.7831149027915]}"
20 923 Youth Assisting Youth 5734 Yonge St, Ste 401, Toronto, ON M2M 4E7 Newtonbrook East, 50 416-932-1919 mail@yay.org "www.yay.org" Children and youth 6-15 years experiencing emotional, behavioural, social or cultural adjustment difficulties, including newcomer children in Canada less than 10 years * volunteers -- youth 16-29 years "Matches children and youth with volunteer mentors * parent support * monthly activities * workshops -- child abuse, multiculturalism, behaviour management, mentoring, bullying * literature in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Urdu
Community Connections Mentorship Program (formerly HOST Program) -- group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees 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" Referrals for children -- through medical, legal, social service or educational authorities * interested youth volunteers -- call for details of next orientation meeting English ; Bengali ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Dutch ; Hindi ; Portuguese ; Punjabi ; Spanish ; Urdu ; interpretation for other languages may be arranged Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Wheelchair accessible rear entrance ; Street parking close to entrance Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity 2015-05-05T04:00:00 3563886 5734 Yonge St North York M2M 4E7 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.4168605979594, 43.782754105716805]}"
21 924 Youth Employment Services YES 555 Richmond St W, Ste 711, Toronto, ON M5V 3B1 Waterfront Communities-The Island, 77 416-504-5516 yes@yes.on.ca "www.yes.on.ca" Unemployed and out of school youth 15-30 years "Individual and group employment counselling, assessment, job postings, referral and follow up * employability improvement, integration into workforce * job search workshops, newcomer services, self-marketing, entrepreneurship
Student services -- summer job service * year round services for students seeking part time jobs * workshops * volunteer and co-op placements
YESAbility -- for postsecondary students with disabilities * employment assistance includes matching skills and qualifications with part time jobs and finding part time employment opportunities * resume and interview tips * realistic employment action plans * assistance in gaining work experience and marketable skills
Summer Company -- entrepreneurship program for students aged 15-30 looking to start their own business during summer break * participants receive funding and support
BizStart Entrepreneurship Program -- for youth who are not in school * 12-month paid business incubator program includes training and support" Self or agency referral English ; French Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door Mon, Tue, Thu 9 am-5 pm; Wed 9 am-6 pm; Fri 9 am-4:30 pm (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity 2014-05-07T04:00:00 8457243 555 Richmond St W former Toronto M5V 3B1 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.4023781526165, 43.6463830812825]}"
22 925 Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services 761 Jane St, 2nd Fl, Ste 200B, Toronto, ON M6N 4C4 Rockcliffe-Smythe, 111 416-760-8677 mail@accessalliance.ca "www.accessalliance.ca" Newcomer immigrants and refugees "Health and community services
Health services -- primary health care services * assessment, medical treatment * prenatal and postnatal care * immunization * diabetes * illness and disease prevention * sexual health and health education * nutrition * individual, marital, family and mental health counselling * no Ontario Health Insurance required for primary care and most specialists
Community services -- focus on newcomers, women, families with children birth-6 years * peer outreach and support * parenting and parent-child groups * prenatal nutrition and support * food skills groups * health education * lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (LGBTQ) services * expressive arts * research and advocacy on newcomer, immigrant and refugee issues
Youth services -- drop-in programs * settlement * out of school programs * Community Connections Mentorship Program (formerly HOST) -- group orientation activities for newly arrived immigrant and refugee youth * trained volunteer mentors * help in establishing social and professional networks * development of citizenship and civic engagement * skills and career development
Settlement Program -- orientation * needs and eligibility assessments * information and referral * language and skills training * job search and employment counselling * networking * youth settlement * LGBTQ settlement * services in various locations" Health services -- referral by community agency or self referral * Community, settlement and youth services -- most programs require an appointment, call for details English ; interpreters available for other languages Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms Mon-Tue, Thu 9 am-8 pm; Wed 1 pm-5 pm; Fri 9 am-5 pm (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity 2014-06-12T04:00:00 9531709 761 Jane St York M6N 4B4 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.4933591160727, 43.6715505190784]}"
23 926 Toronto District School Board Malvern Town Centre, 31 Tapscott Rd, Unit T-81, Toronto, ON M1B 4Y7 Malvern, 132 416-396-4631 nsmalvern@tdsb.on.ca "communitysvcs.tdsb.on.ca" Newcomers 13 years and older, Permanent residents, Landed immigrants, Convention refugees, Government Assisted refugees and Live-in caretakers Settlement Program (formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program) -- orientation programs, language and skills training to help facilitate employment, and programs to welcome newcomers to community * may provide needs and eligibility assessments, pre and post-arrival information and referral, job search and employment counselling, assistance to establish social and professional networks to promote community engagement, and assistance to access a range of settlement services * individual tax filing assistance, seasonal * afterschool supports Call or drop in English ; French ; Arabic ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Hindi ; Tamil ; Urdu Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall Mon-Fri 10 am-6 pm (50) Non Profit 2015-02-10T05:00:00 6947360 31 Tapscott Rd Scarborough M1B 4Y7 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.2220072741212, 43.8065844855757]}"
24 927 Jewish Family & Child 35 Madison Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 2S2 University, 79 416-961-9344 info@jfandcs.com "www.jfandcs.com" "Range of services for persons with social and emotional problems * all services confidential
Children -- operates as a Children's Aid Society for the Jewish community * investigates allegations of child neglect and abuse * child protection services * adoption and foster home services and recruitment * adoption disclosure * counselling * big brothers and big sisters program * homework club
Families -- individual, couple, family and group counselling * family life education and life skills programs * financial assistance combined with rehabilitation for persons on social assistance * assistance in finding employment and accommodation * support for families with special needs children
Woman abuse -- counselling, emergency financial assistance, court accompaniment * groups for assaulted women, abusive men * Here to Help -- group program for children (and their mothers) exposed to woman abuse * community outreach * short term accommodation with kosher kitchen for one assaulted woman, with or without children
Other services -- friendly visiting * support for single parents, bereaved parents, widows and widowers, immigrants * groups for women who have been or are in hurtful relationships * chaplaincy services for those in hospitals, long term care facilities, correctional institutions, psychiatric hospitals, centres for persons with developmental disabilities * co-op apartment for 4 males who are socially disabled or expsychiatric patients -- subsidies available * Multilingual Access Program -- escort for persons who are already clients * Settlement and Education Partnership in Toronto (SEPT) -- 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 * Jewish Hospice Program -- in-home palliative care program * social work services in schools * speakers" For information on providing foster care, call above number or Homes for Kids at 1-877-587-5437 (1-877-587-KIDS) English ; Hebrew ; Russian ; Yiddish Wheelchair accessible - call for details Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm, Fri 9 am-4 pm (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity 2014-08-12T04:00:00 8408637 35 Madison Ave former Toronto M5R 2S2 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.4030633203564, 43.6686364313079]}"
25 928 For Youth Initiative 1652 Keele St, Lower Level, Toronto, ON M6M 3W3 Keelesdale-Eglinton West, 110 416-653-3311 fyi@foryouth.ca "www.foryouth.ca" Newcomer youth 13-24 years, including permanent residents, landed immigrants, convention refugees and government assisted refugees "Settlement Program -- orientation * needs and eligibility assessments * 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 (formerly HOST Program) -- group orientation activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees * 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, covering labour market information, access to trades and professions, resume preparation, networking * extensive individual assistance" Call for appointment or drop in English ; Arabic ; Filipino ; Spanish Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Wheelchair accessible main floor Mon-Fri 10 am-6 pm * occasional evening hours (50) Non Profit 2015-05-07T04:00:00 8133423 1652 Keele St York M6M 3W3 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.4729264102503, 43.6838636043782]}"
26 929 SEAS Centre 365 Parliament St, Unit 306, Toronto, ON M5A 2Z9 Regent Park, 72 416-362-1375 info@seascentre.org "www.seascentre.org" Immigrants, refugees and their families "Support Enhance Access Service Centre
Immigrants and newcomers -- supportive counselling * information and referral * assistance filling out forms including applications for social assistance, income security and affordable housing * escort and interpretation * free Internet access and training
Family Services -- individual and family counselling * domestic violence crisis intervention
Community development -- volunteer recruitment and training * outreach and networking * advocacy * cultural activities
Youth Programs -- leadership training * newcomer adaptation * recreation
Seniors Services -- social and recreation activities" Drop in English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Filipino ; Vietnamese Not Accessible Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity 2015-02-24T05:00:00 7650738 365 Parliament St former Toronto M5A 2Z9 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.3664647559934, 43.6610479730675]}"
27 930 East Metro Youth Services 1200 Markham Rd, Ste 200, Toronto, ON M1H 3C3 Woburn, 137 416-438-3697 emys@emys.on.ca "www.emys.on.ca" Programs vary, call for details "Respect In Schools Everywhere (RISE) Program -- youth led school based violence prevention program for grades 7-12 * addresses bullying, cyber-bullying, dating violence and harassment * available to schools and community agencies * fee
Say Word Journalism Program -- youth training in radio and video broadcasting, photojournalism and magazine production * leadership opportunities such as peer mentorship and advisory committee
Studio 2 Multimedia Program -- multimedia, journalism and social skills for marginalized youth and youth living in priority neighbourhoods * emphasis on violence prevention and media literacy
The Zone Youth Centre -- drop-in activities include violence prevention and newcomer services
Also consultation and training for educators and other professionals serving youth, in developing and implementing violence prevention strategies * fee" Call for information English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Dari ; Farsi ; will arrange for interpretation in other languages if necessary Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall "Office -- Mon-Thu 9 am-8 pm, Fri 9 am-5 pm * program hours vary, call for details
The Zone Youth Centre -- Tue, Thu-Fri 3 pm-5 pm" (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity 2015-06-04T04:00:00 4498793 1200 Markham Rd Scarborough M1H 3C3 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.232117555141, 43.7766098499215]}"
28 931 Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women 2350 Finch Ave W, Unit D, Toronto, ON M9M 2C7 Humber Summit, 21 416-663-2978 info@ehcw.ca "" Newcomers, immigrant and refugee women and their families "Newcomer settlement services and job search support services * freedom from violence projects * counselling services for families * group sessions and workshops at various locations * RivInt, www.rivint.ca, translation and interpretation -- fee
Also recreational, cultural and educational services for seniors * youth summer program * offered at 2 locations in Vaughan, 905-747-1515" Call or walk in English ; Gujarati ; Hindi ; Punjabi ; Russian ; Urdu ; interpreters available for other languages Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features ; Street parking Mon-Fri 9:30 am-5 pm (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity 2015-09-15T04:00:00 10340951 2350 Finch Ave W North York M9M 2C7 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.5439667957457, 43.7521994687463]}"
29 932 Family Service Toronto 747 Warden Ave, Unit 2, Toronto, ON M1L 4A8 Clairlea-Birchmount, 120 416-755-5565 ext 422 "www.familyservicetoronto.org" Newly arrived immigrants and refugees Community Connections Mentorship Program (formerly HOST Program) -- group orientation activities * trained volunteer mentors * help in establishing social and professional networks * development of citizenship and civic engagement * skills and career development * supporting women and youth in the Afghan, Iranian, Somali and Tamil communities English ; Dari ; Farsi ; Pashto ; Somali ; Tamil Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity 2015-11-05T05:00:00 2377184 747 Warden Ave Scarborough M1L 4A8 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.2828269434447, 43.7178404625096]}"
30 933 CultureLink Settlement and Community Services The Crossways Mall, 2340 Dundas St W, Ste 301, Toronto, ON M6P 4A9 High Park North, 88 416-588-6288 reception@culturelink.ca "www.culturelink.ca" New immigrants and refugees, including Roma community * Sankofa, Newcomer Youth Services -- youth 14-29 years * Community Connections Mentorship Program -- newcomers 19 years or older, requires immigration papers or Permanent Resident card "Settlement services including orientation, counselling and support (formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program)
Integration into the Educational System
Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) -- outreach program based in elementary and secondary schools from mid-August to end of June, and social service agencies from July to mid-August * individualized action plan, settlement information and referral, group activities, leadership education
Employability and Social Integration
Community Connections Mentorship Program (CCMP) -- 4-6 month one-to-one befriending program for newcomers based on gender, age and residential location * group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees 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
Employment Assistance -- for newcomers and internationally trained professionals * personalized job search plan, labour market information, resume preparation, networking, interview preparation
Library Settlement Partnership (LSP) -- newcomer outreach at the Mimico and Lillian H Smith branches of Toronto public library * workshops, one-to-one counselling, settlement referrals
Newcomer Settlement Services (NSP) -- employment support services * one-to-one settlement counselling and referrals * form filling including applications for asylum * orientation sessions * culturally sensitive services for the Roma community
Well-Being and Healthy Lifestyles
Green Settlement programs
Bike Host matches volunteer mentors with newcomers to encourage cycling * Fun and Safe Cycling to Schools * in partnership with Cycle Toronto
Sankofa, Girls Taking Green Roots -- intergenerational activities for newcomer youth 15-29 years who identify as girls and interested in gardening, nutrition and cooking * part of Global Roots Project * snacks and TTC tokens available * Sankofa CultureLink Youth -- peer supported drop-in for LGBTQ newcomers 15-29 years * settlement services, community engagement, environmental stewardship, nutrition and health, self-defence * Sankofa Queer Arts Network -- for LGBTQ newcomer youth and allies, including settlement counselling and support, with activities focused on the arts and communications
Wintegration Youth -- for newcomer youth attending high school, after school program * fitness, homework help, recreation * snacks included
Newcomer Seniors Centre -- educational workshops, physical and mental exercises, recreation" Call for appointment English ; Afrikaans ; Arabic ; Bengali ; Bhojpuri ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Czech ; Farsi ; Filipino ; Hindi ; Hungarian ; Italian ; Pashto ; Polish ; Portuguese ; Punjabi ; Russian ; Sinhala ; Slovak ; Somali ; Spanish ; Tamil ; Tibeta Designated parking at entrance - underground parking ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * some evening programs, including Community Connections Mentorship Program orientation and training (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity 2015-06-02T04:00:00 9638447 2340 Dundas St W former Toronto M6P 4A9 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.4522693314743, 43.6567152709741]}"
31 935 North York Community House 1541 Jane St, Toronto, ON M9N 2R3 Brookhaven-Amesbury, 30 416-645-7575 nych@nych.ca "www.nych.ca" Open to all "Community Settlement Services -- one-on-one and group settlement services available to new permanent residents, convention refugees and refugee claimants * information and referral * orientation * formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program
Healthy Living -- school age children, women and seniors * workshops and discussion groups focus on access to healthy food and lifestyle, mental health, violence * physical activities in a fun environment
Community Building -- working with residents on local issues to improve social networks and economic security
Skills and Leadership -- training in leadership, group facilitation skills, peer leadership, and practicums in these areas, for adults * also Newcomer Youth Leadership Training * employment readiness -- orientation to Canadian workplace culture, employment counselling and assessment, small business development support * financial literacy workshops" Call or drop in English ; Arabic ; Bengali ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Dari ; Farsi ; Gujarati ; Hindi ; Italian ; Marathi ; Punjabi ; Romanian ; Russian ; Somali ; Spanish ; Swahili ; Tamil ; Turkish ; Urdu ; West Indian dialects ; not all languages available at all sites Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * some programs held evenings and weekends (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity 2015-01-30T05:00:00 30014244 1541 Jane St North York M9N 2R3 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.5019161119094, 43.6983833479642]}"
32 936 East Metro Youth Services 1200 Markham Rd, Ste 313, Toronto, ON M1H 3C3 Woburn, 137 416-438-3697 ext 239, 233, 257 emys@emys.on.ca "www.emys.on.ca" Youth 12-21 years and their families, who are permanent residents or Convention refugees "Includes group workshops, mentorship opportunities, mental health education and support, homework help and educational supports, and employment skills development
Welcoming Communities -- group orientation activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees * trained volunteer mentors * help in establishing social and professional networks * development of citizenship and civic engagement * skills and career development
Settlement Program -- orientation and counselling * needs and eligibility assessments * information and referral to community resources, service bridging * language and skills training * interpretation and translation * job search and employment counselling * assistance in establishing social and professional networks * assistance in accessing services" Call or walk in English ; Balochi ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Dari ; Farsi ; Tamil ; Urdu ; Interpretation for other languages arranged if necessary Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall Office -- Mon-Fri 10 am-5 pm * program hours vary, call for details (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity 2016-01-12T05:00:00 4498793 1200 Markham Rd Scarborough M1H 3C3 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.232117555141, 43.7766098499215]}"
33 937 Parkdale Intercultural Association 1257 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6K 1L5 Roncesvalles, 86 416-536-4420 pia@piaparkdale.com "www.piaparkdale.com" Open to all * LINC Program -- permanent residents/landed immigrants or Convention refugees "Settlement Program (formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program) and Newcomer Settlement Program -- information and referral * translation and interpretation * assistance with government applications and form filling * citizenship classes and facilitation of ceremonies in partnership * drivers licence written test preparation classes * computer classes * participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto, childminding and TTC tokens available -- see separate entry
Employment services * drop-in resource centre * job search training * resume preparation * workshops * access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier
Newcomer Youth Program -- social, educational and recreational services * information and outreach * employment assistance * peer tutoring * leadership development * in partnership with Parkdale Community Information Centre, 1303 Queen St W
Educational and cultural activities * year round income tax clinic * Tibetan seniors group on Saturdays * anti-racism and access and equity programs * community events, festivals
Services also offered at 1365 Queen St W, 416-536-1783, fax 416-532-2531 -- Saturday social and exercise program for Spanish or Vietnamese seniors" Drop in or call for appointment English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Filipino ; Hindi ; Hungarian ; Polish ; Spanish ; Tamil ; Tibetan ; Vietnamese Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Street parking close to entrance Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm, also Tue, Thu 5 pm-8:30 pm * some Saturday programs (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity 2015-09-11T04:00:00 10775295 1257 Queen St W former Toronto M6K 1L5 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.430972198107, 43.641584787386904]}"
34 938 West Neighbourhood House 1497 Queen St W, Ste 103, Toronto, ON M6R 1A3 Roncesvalles, 86 416-536-1234 info@westnh.org "www.westnh.org" Newcomer families * Woman Abuse Program -- women living in the City of Toronto who have experienced or are experiencing domestic violence * newcomer youth program -- landed immigrants 15-29 years "Family programs and Community Parents Outreach Program (CPOP) -- for young, single, low income or immigrant mothers and their families
Women Abuse Program -- counselling and support for abused women and their children * assistance with transitional housing
Newcomer youth program -- practice English skills * employment assistance * recreational activities including sports, music, arts * in partnership with other service providers" Call, drop in or visit the website English ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Hungarian ; Portuguese ; Spanish ; Tamil ; Tibetan ; Vietnamese Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Wheelchair accessible main entrance Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm, also Tue, Thu 5 pm-7 pm (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity 2015-12-03T05:00:00 14038520 1497 Queen St W former Toronto M6R 1A3 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.4404249388581, 43.63961234895131]}"
35 939 St Felix Centre 25 Augusta Ave, (Rear Building), Toronto, ON M5T 2K7 Kensington-Chinatown, 78 416-203-1624 stfelixcentre@rogers.com "www.stfelixcentre.ca" Individuals and families facing poverty, homelessness or lack of opportunities and skills "Community centre * information and referral * general social support
Adult Programs
Lunch program Monday-Friday 11:30 am-1 pm * community supper Monday-Thursday 5 pm-6 pm * clothing bank program Tuesday-Wednesday 11 am-1 pm * computer classes Monday-Friday 10 am-1 pm (by appointment)
Transitional Housing
For women * maximum stay 1 year * capacity 14 * residents help prepare food for communal meals and share in care of house * residents create and implement a transition plan to independent living
Children's Programs
After school program, math tutoring, ESL classes * Friday night youth drop-in 6:30 pm-9 pm * Peer Support Program call for details
24 hour drop-in from January 1 to February 29, 2016" Housing -- call for application English Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall Office -- Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm * call for program hours (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity 2015-07-21T04:00:00 14194907 25 Augusta Ave former Toronto M5T 2K7 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.3994970339053, 43.6490697873538]}"
36 940 Scadding Court Community Centre 707 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 2W6 Kensington-Chinatown, 78 416-392-0335 "www.scaddingcourt.org" Newly arrived immigrants, Convention refugees and permanent residents "Information and referral on settlement issues including social assistance, language instruction, housing, education, recreation, health, employment * form filling * liaison with social assistance offices * interpretation and translation * information and orientation workshops * income tax clinic
Newcomer Youth Program -- for youth 13-16 years * recreational activities * leadership training * referral and counselling * leadership training * educational workshops" Call or visit, with copy of landing paper or Permanent Resident Card English ; Burmese ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall "Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
Summer closing -- facilities closed for 2 weeks annual maintenance and reopens the Tuesday after Labour Day * Winter closing -- yearly December 25 to January 1 inclusive" (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity 2015-01-28T05:00:00 796653 707 Dundas St W former Toronto M5T 2W6 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.404893894284, 43.6517857045587]}"
37 941 Toronto Community and Culture Centre Chinatown Centre, 222 Spadina Ave, Unit 217, Toronto, ON M5T 3B3 Kensington-Chinatown, 78 416-971-7883 ; 416-971-8886 info@tcccto.com "www.tcccto.com" Focus on mainland Chinese community "Settlement services for newcomers * social services counselling * youth employment services -- sponsors internships, summer jobs, job skills workshops including resumes and interviewing skills * participates in CAP (Community Access Program) -- free Internet access * information and referral * seniors services -- educational programs, social activities, referral to government services, form filling * outreach and cultural activities * some programs and services provided off site
Also, location in Richmond Hill, 160 East Beaver Ck, Unit 1" Call for appointment English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features ; Paid underground parking Mon-Fri 9 am-3:30 pm (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity 2015-10-16T04:00:00 10494377 222 Spadina Ave former Toronto M5T 3B3 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.3978377650267, 43.6509286638588]}"
38 942 Canadian Centre for Women's Education and Development 2296 Eglinton Ave E, Unit 4, Toronto, ON M1K 2M2 Ionview, 125 416-285-6881 ccfw@bellnet.ca "" Low income women (including senior women), children and youth * focus on immigrant women and children Case management * counselling for abused women and children * court accompaniment * support for young women with addictions * drop-in for newcomers (youth, women, seniors) * educational workshops * family and individual counselling * form filling including applications for subsidized housing * information and referral * mentoring for young women * outreach including young women and women with disabilities * seniors activities * youth programs * volunteer opportunities English ; Arabic ; Gujarati ; Hindi ; Punjabi ; Tamil ; Urdu Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Elevator with lowered control panel ; Designated parking Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity 2015-01-19T05:00:00 9086312 2296 Eglinton Ave E Scarborough M1K 2M2 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.2757587349233, 43.7309175536147]}"
39 943 Centennial College Ashtonbee Campus, 75 Ashtonbee Rd, Toronto, ON M1L 4N4 Wexford-Maryvale, 119 416-289-5000 ext 7683 eap@centennialcollege.ca "www.centennialcollege.ca/advancement/" Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or 19 years or older with completion of beginner English level training * international students may also attend Full time certificate program that helps students for whom English is a second or additional language to build their English language and study skills * free language placement assessment prior to program start to determine starting level: basic, intermediate or pre-college * access to free tutoring, conversation circles, counselling Apply through Ontario College Application Services 1-888-892-2228, www.ontariocolleges.ca English Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms Mon-Fri 8:30 am-6:30 pm (50) Non Profit 2012-07-18T04:00:00 11048263 75 Ashtonbee Rd Scarborough M1L 4N4 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.2897867296388, 43.7307013783081]}"
40 944 La Passerelle IDE 2 Carlton St, West Mezzanine, Toronto, ON M5B 1J3 Church-Yonge Corridor, 75 416-934-0588 info@passerelle-ide.com "www.passerelle-ide.com" "Ages: 18 year(s) - 35 year(s)
Francophone youth and young adults from all cultural origins" "Employment program -- luncheon meetings about employability * counselling and mentoring * information and referral
Business and Business Plus programs -- entrepreneurship, business acumen and economic development * networking evenings
Cultural skills program -- cultural skills training for francophone newcomers and francophone employers * supports for academic success for youth 15-25 years old
Information for youth on French-language health services * culturally sensitive workshops on HIV/AIDS prevention * IKUEN community kitchen for young francophone immigrant women" Call, drop in or visit the website French Designated parking at entrance - garage entrance from Wood St ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm (50) Non Profit 2015-11-20T05:00:00 7730263 2 Carlton St former Toronto M5B 1J3 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.3828960214238, 43.6615560284662]}"
41 945 SEAS Centre 3907 Don Mills Rd, Toronto, ON M2H 2S7 Hillcrest Village, 48 416-490-6491 info@seascentre.org "www.seascentre.org" Immigrants, refugees and their families "Support Enhance Access Service Centre
Family Services -- domestic violence prevention and crisis intervention * men's mental health program * parenting groups * family life education
Seniors Programs -- social and recreational activities
Youth Programs -- children and youth recreation * leadership training * newcomer adaptation" Drop in English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Filipino ; Vietnamese Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance but not washrooms Mon-Fri 9:30 am-5:30 pm (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity 2015-02-24T05:00:00 508058 3875-3931 Don Mills Rd North York M2H 2S7 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.3571888336818, 43.8077477542761]}"
42 946 World Education Services 2 Carlton St, Ste 1400, Toronto, ON M5B 1J3 Church-Yonge Corridor, 75 416-972-0070 "www.wes.org/ca" Internationally educated/trained persons applying for jobs, apprenticeship programs or licensure to regulated professions, or seeking admission to college or university * employers * World Education Profiles -- guidance counsellors, educators "Verification and evaluation of academic credentials earned outside Canada * international degree preview -- self directed web-based service
Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) -- for applicants applying under Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) for immigration * designated by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)
World Education Profiles, www.wes.org/ca/wedb/ -- online database to assist in placing newcomer secondary students in appropriate grade levels * also online resources on international education" Online application -- visit website * print application -- download and print from website English ; French ; other languages may be available Designated parking at entrance - garage entrance from Wood St ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall Customer Service -- Mon-Fri 9 am-2 pm * no walk-in service available (50) Non Profit 2015-12-08T05:00:00 7730263 2 Carlton St former Toronto M5B 1J3 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.3828960214238, 43.6615560284662]}"
43 947 Skills for Change 791 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 1B7 Wychwood, 94 416-658-3101 communications@skillsforchange.org "www.skillsforchange.org" All newcomers, immigrants and refugees -- varies according to program * special focus on foreign-trained professionals * all programs include English as a Second Language (ESL) training "Mentoring for Change -- matches internationally trained professional newcomers with volunteer mentors
Youth Entrepreneurship Hub -- for anyone 15-29 years, Women Entrepreneurship Hub -- 12 week programs with workspace, planning seminars, grant and loan information, business mentorship and coaching
CareerSkills -- instructor-led and hands-on training in business, accounting and finance software applications * some classes held at other locations
Also many employment preparation programs for those in specific professions (may include enhanced language training) including accountants, bookkeepers, clerical workers, electricians, engineers, mechanics, retail workers" Call 416-658-3101 ext 0 to book appointment for orientation and assessment session English Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Wheelchair accessible building on basement and first level * Street parking Mon 9 am-9:30 pm, Tue-Fri 9 am-5 pm, Sat 9 am-1 pm (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity 2015-12-10T05:00:00 9086299 791 St Clair Ave W former Toronto M6C 1B7 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.429817745922, 43.6806110498116]}"
44 948 Sherbourne Health Centre 333 Sherbourne St, 2nd Fl, Toronto, ON M5A 2S5 Moss Park, 73 416-324-5077 soy@sherbourne.on.ca "www.soytoronto.org" Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual and transgender youth 16-29 years * also youth unsure of their sexual orientation Community development * arts and recreational projects * support groups for newcomer and immigrant youth, Black youth and youth of colour, bisexual, transgender and genderqueer youth * Monday evening drop-in for homeless and street-involved youth * mentoring program * support and referrals to employment and training, settlement, health, housing * email list-serve Call, drop in or email English ; Arabic ; interpreters can be arranged for other languages * American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters available for some events Wheelchair accessible -- call for details Office -- Mon-Thu 10 am-6 pm, Fri 10 am-5 pm * most support groups, activities and events are held evenings and weekends -- call for details (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity 2014-02-06T05:00:00 20060731 333 Sherbourne St former Toronto M5A 2S5 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.3722868675875, 43.6624183022553]}"
45 949 YouthLink 3850 Finch Ave E, Unit 410, Toronto, ON M1T 3T6 L'Amoreaux, 117 416-502-9293 admin@nwsyc.com "www.nwsyc.com" Youth and young adults Homework help and tutoring for students grades 7-12 * after school drop-in * young women's program * leadership training * newcomer drop-in * youth resiliency programs * volunteer opportunities * March Break and summer camp English Wheelchair accessible main entrance ; Barrier free washrooms ; Designated parking Mon-Fri 10 am-6 pm (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity 2014-05-08T04:00:00 3369840 3850 Finch Ave E Scarborough M1T 3T6 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.3006276774292, 43.8006429947089]}"
46 950 YMCA of Greater Toronto 20 Grosvenor St, 3rd Fl, Toronto, ON M4Y 2V5 Bay Street Corridor, 76 416-975-9168 ext 32400 "www.ymcagta.org/immigrantservices" Newcomers (landed immigrants and convention refugees) * Newcomer Youth Services -- landed immigrants and convention refugees 13-24 years "Settlement information and referral * settlement information sessions in various locations * guest speaker series * Newcomer Network * access to computers, fax, photocopiers, and phone * settlement resource library * information on topics such as immigration and citizenship, employment and job searching, access to trades and professions, credential assessment, education and training, language classes, health and housing, community, recreation and consumer resources, human rights, legal and social services, child, youth and family resources, food, shelter, and clothing
Library Settlement Partnerships -- outreach program at Toronto Reference Library * settlement information and referral * Community Connections Mentorship Program (formerly HOST 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
Newcomer Youth Services -- youth-focused settlement information and referral * Newcomer Youth Leadership Development -- youth learn about their community, gain volunteer hours, build leadership, language, communication and social skills * workshops and activities for parents and youth" Walk in, no appointment required English ; French ; Armenian ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Farsi ; Hindi ; Indonesian ; Nepali ; Punjabi ; Russian ; Spanish ; Ukrainian ; Urdu Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * TTY available for outbound calls * designated parking Mon-Thu 9 am-6 pm, Fri 9 am-2 pm, Sat 10 am-2 pm (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity 2016-01-06T05:00:00 7762640 20 Grosvenor St former Toronto M4Y 2V5 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.3851027997392, 43.6630544528106]}"
47 951 Community MicroSkills Development Centre Westown Plaza, 235 Dixon Rd, Unit 16, Toronto, ON M9P 2M5 Kingsview Village-The Westway, 6 416-247-7181 ext 2601 admin@microskills.ca "www.microskills.ca" Youth 13-29 years "Community centre * after school programs * life skills training and employability skills * employment counselling, resume help, pre-employment and pre-apprenticeship programs * settlement services * homework help * social and recreation programs * leadership training * discussion groups
Community Connections Mentorship Program (formerly HOST Program) -- group activities for newly arrived immigrant and refugee youth 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
Settlement Program (formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program) -- services to enable immigrants and refugees to integrate into Canadian society including orientation programs, language and skills training to help facilitate employment, and programs to welcome newcomers to the community * individual agencies may provide needs and eligibility assessments, pre- and post-arrival information and referral, job search and employment counselling, assistance to establish social and professional networks to promote community engagement, and assistance to access a range of settlement services" Call, drop in or email English ; other languages on request Not wheelchair accessible Mon-Fri 10 am-6:30 pm (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity 2015-09-23T04:00:00 996700 235 Dixon Rd Etobicoke M9P 2M5 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.5439123761529, 43.6966790689064]}"
48 952 Neighbourhood Link Support Services 3036 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4C 1N2 Taylor-Massey, 61 416-691-7407 info@neighbourhoodlink.org "www.neighbourhoodlink.org" All youth who meet eligibility criteria (see below) * newcomers to Canada, including refugees "Kick Start Youth Homework and Recreation Club -- after school programs for youth 7-12 years * homework club * mentorship program for youth 13-18 years * recreation * located at Crescent Town Club, 2A The Market Place
Newcomer services * Beginners Computer and Keyboarding -- basic computer class to learn how to use a computer, including Microsoft Word, Internet use and improving keyboarding skills * Conversation Circle -- practice English language skills, located at Crescent Town Club, 2A The Market Place * Healthy Lifestyle Workshops -- information on healthy lifestyle choices and reduce the stress of adjusting to Canadian culture, at Crescent Town Club, 2A The Market Place" Call for appointment or to register for programs English Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * street parking close to entrance Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity 2015-04-27T04:00:00 20101189 3036 Danforth Ave East York M4C 1N2 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.2898001279996, 43.691089617722]}"
49 953 WoodGreen Community Services 815 Danforth Ave, Ste 300, Toronto, ON M4J 1L2 Danforth Village-Toronto, 66 416-645-6000 ext 2100/2200 newcomerinfo@woodgreen.org "www.woodgreen.org" Newcomers (immigrants and refugees) * Mentorship for Internationally Trained Professionals -- foreign-trained professionals who are landed immigrants or Convention refugees "Settlement services -- orientation, integration * counselling * information and referral * newcomer workshops * worker and parent network support groups * Muslim young women's group * financial literacy program * newcomer volunteer program * English Conversation Circle * Microsoft Computer Certification Program * social and recreational activities * Befriending Program -- matches newcomers with Canadian volunteer hosts who offer orientation to their local area and moral support in their transition to Canada
Immigrant Youth Program -- for youth 13-24 years * friendship and emotional support * individual support * homework club * computer camp * sports club * social and recreational activities * orientation to postsecondary education* job search support * support for at-risk newcomer youth
Mentorship for Internationally Trained Professionals -- one-on-one or online program * matches internationally trained professionals with a mentor from a similar profession for cultural and professional orientation * Community Connections Group Activity Program -- group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees 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
Seasonal income tax clinic -- open to all
Some programs and services provided off site
Settlement Program, formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program" Call for appointment or drop in English ; French ; Albanian ; Arabic ; Armenian ; Belorussian ; Bengali ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Czech ; Farsi ; Filipino ; German ; Greek ; Gujarati ; Hindi ; Hungarian ; Italian ; Japanese ; Polish ; Portuguese ; Punjabi ; Russian ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door ; Street parking - not designated Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm, Fri 9 am-12:30 pm * some evening and Saturday programs (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity 2016-01-25T05:00:00 7569237 815 Danforth Ave former Toronto M4J 1L2 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.3409712694603, 43.6794389537811]}"
50 954 Albanian Canadian Association Kosova 3416 Dundas St W, Ste 202, Toronto, ON M6S 2S1 Runnymede-Bloor West Village, 89 416-760-0172 kosova@bellnet.ca "" Open to all including immigrants and refugees * focus on Albanian community Community centre * settlement services * information and referral * support groups * youth support groups * individual and family counselling * translation and interpretation * assistance with immigration Call or drop in English ; Albanian Not Accessible ; Designated parking at entrance Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5:30 pm, Sat 8 am-1 pm (50) Non Profit 2015-06-02T04:00:00 57659 3400-3422 Dundas St W York M6S 2S1 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.4845175691417, 43.6658505149425]}"
51 955 Conseil scolaire de district catholique Centre-Sud 110 Drewry Ave, 3rd Flr, Toronto, ON M2M 1C8 Newtonbrook West, 36 416-397-6564 commentaires@csdccs.edu.on.ca "www.csdccs.edu.on.ca" "Children and youth 4-21 years with at least one Canadian parent whose first language is French or who have received elementary education in French in Canada * also children with siblings enrolled in a French as a First Language school * others may apply to school Admissions Committee for consideration * How to register" "French as a First Language Catholic elementary and secondary education programs
New to Canada? -- helps newcomer students to integrate into Canadian society and, if needed, bring their speech, reading and writing skills up to par
Regional offices
North-East Regional Office (Toronto) 416-367-6564, 1-800-274-3764
South-West Regional Office (Hamilton) 905-524-2503, 1-877-646-9091" Contact a local French as a First Language school French Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Wheelchair accessible main entrance Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30 (50) Non Profit 2015-10-29T04:00:00 7274128 110 Drewry Ave North York M2M 1C8 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.4236071352384, 43.7866244564501]}"
52 956 Bangladeshi Canadian Community Services 2899 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4C 1M3 East End-Danforth, 62 416-699-4484 nakter@bangladeshi.ca "www.bangladeshi.ca" Open to all including immigrants and refugees * focus on Taylor Massey community "Settlement services * information and referral including for legal advice on refugee and immigration matters or for crisis intervention for assaulted women or men * form filling * sessions to address domestic abuse and violence * individual, couple and family counselling * job search support -- mentoring, placement, information * career counselling for internationally trained professionals * youth counselling * support groups for families
After School Tutoring Program (ASTP) -- for students 10-29 years, Saturdays 2-5 pm at AccessPoint on Danforth, 3079 Danforth Ave
Senior Services -- senior support program * workshops, accompaniment to appointments, interpreting, home supports
Youth Engagement Program * Youth Eliminates Smoking program" Call for appointment English ; Bengali ; Hindi ; Urdu Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door ; Main entrance wheelchair accessible Mon-Fri 9:30 am-4:30 pm (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity 2015-09-15T04:00:00 790475 2899 Danforth Ave former Toronto M4C 1M3 "{""type"": ""Point"", ""coordinates"": [-79.2939779674297, 43.6896991337791]}"