Services to assist and guide newcomers to Canada in accessing employment, education, training, housing, health, documentation and financial services

• personalized counselling and support workshops, information sessions and guidance on skills development, training and employment
• translations and interpretation for settlement related issues
• Commissioner of Oaths services
• information and referrals to external services such as income tax clinics and legal aid or to other relevant community and government resources
• online citizenship test preparation classes

English Language Training

• participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by Achēv -- see separate entry
• bus fare for eligible attendees, and childminding for children 19 months-6 years while parents attend
• part-time classes, mornings or afternoons

Care for Newcomer Children (CNC)

• child care for children 19 months-5 years while their parents are attending LINC classes

Intersections (Support for 2SLGBTQ+ Newcomers)

• private and confidential one-on-one settlement support
• inclusive, safe and positive space
• workshops, presentations and information sessions
• resource library, movie nights, arts and crafts and fun activities
• linkages to external services such as income tax clinics, Legal Aid, and other relevant community services
• capacity building through community presentations and information sessions to help create welcoming communities that understand and respect the unique challenges faced by 2SLGBTQ+ newcomers

Employment Services

• job search training; skills assessment
• resume and cover letter help, interview coaching
• labour market information
• access to computers, internet, fax, photocopier, telephone
• multi-sector job fairs, networking events

Entrepreneurship Program for Newcomers

• learn sewing and clothing alterations, with skills, knowledge and language to manage a small business; work experience
• goal to become financially independent and self-employed

Community Connections Program

• for those in Canada less than 3 years
• community support through volunteer befriending
• orientation to the community and services such as banking, transit, education

Services for International Students

• settlement counselling and orientation; employment information
• information on housing, health care, financial supports, assistance filling documents and forms, referrals to community resources

Digital Supports

• digital training sessions to support eligible clients to access online settlement services
• sessions are offered in English

Newcomer Mental Health Support and Short-Term Counselling

• safe, supportive space offering personalized mental health support and short-term counselling for newcomers; focusing on enhancing well-being, building social connections, and reducing feelings of isolation.
• individual support and short term counselling; in-person and virtual counselling sessions available
• help with navigating and accessing other essential services such as housing, employment, and healthcare
• develop action plans to achieve your settlement goals; workshops and presentations

Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm

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