NEWCOMER RESOURCES
Newcomer Resources
July 16, 2020
Canadian Centre for the Victims of Torture (CCVT) - Webinar Series
Working with Women Survivors of Torture
Wednesday, July 29, 2020 - 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM EDT
Register here
Narrative Therapy: Supporting the Mental Health of Survivors of Torture
Wednesday, July 22, 2020 - 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDT
Register here
Working with Children and Youth Survivors of Torture and War
Wednesday, August 5, 2020 - 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM EDT
Register here
COVID-19 and Parenting
Wednesday, August 12, 2020 - 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDT
Register here
Promising Practices of Self-Care
Wednesday, August 19, 2020 - 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDT
Register here
The IRB is gradually re-opening its doors
Click Here
Recreation, arts and culture activities for all ages to enjoy at home
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Newcomer Resources
July 9, 2020
Toronto Public Library
Update on Stage 2 of Reopening (In-branch computer access at some branches)
Click here
Youth from a Visible Minority Group
Skills training and work experience for youth who face barriers to employment:
Click here
Licensed Child Care in Toronto
11 of the 47 City-operated Toronto Early Learning & Child Care Centres have reopened to support parents returning to work: Click here
Toronto Swimming and Splash Pads
Click Here
Housing and Eviction Prevention
Community Workers toolkit: Eviction Prevention
Click Here
COVID-19 Support for individuals (Gov’t of Canada) - Updated
Click Here
Newcomer Resources
July 2, 2020
Seniors
Exercise Class for Mandarin-speaking seniors from home via telephone
(English flyer, Mandarin flyer)
International Students
Helping international students with settlement needs and transition to PR
http://www.internationalstudentconnect.org/
Food Access
For women/ girls in South Etobicoke experiencing food insecurity due to COVID-19 (link to flyer in July 2 folder)
Victims of Torture
Toolkit for helping international victims of tortue
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oKuvHrVs0uOk0btBlZAL-5bbCqa0rrD032B6mB1pY3g/edit
Domestic Violence
Crisis Lines and Resources for Women Experiencing Violence
https://www.torontowestlip.ca/wp-content/uploads/WAV-Crisis-List-June15.pdf
Newcomer Resources
June 25, 2020
Refugees and Undocumented Residents
Help for Refugees and Undocumented Residents to Get Essential Products
https://www.covidcarecollective.com/request-support
Flyer available here
Seniors
Support for Seniors during COVID-19
Education / Summer School Programs
TDSB programs for Elementary, Secondary and Adults
https://www.tdsb.on.ca/About-Us/Innovation/Summer-Programs
For newly arrived students and families – Orientation programs in the summer:
https://www.tdsb.on.ca/New-to-Canada/Settlement-Workers
Newcomers Experiencing Family Violence
Newcomers and their dependent children without status in Canada who are experiencing family violence can apply for a fee-exempt Temporary Resident Permit (TRP):
Newcomer Resources
June 18, 2020
Ontario Human Rights Commission
Information and resources regarding many areas of human rights. Access their Legal Support Centre at 416 597 4900
Emergency Cooling Centres
Click below to find a cooling centre near you:
Relocation of TPL Food Bank Service
African Food Basket Initiative
Supporting members of the African, Caribbean, Black (ACB) community to access fresh produce during the COVID-19 Pandemic
List of Organizations Supporting People with Precarious Immigration Status in Toronto
Newcomer Resources
June 11, 2020
Summer Camps – City of Toronto
More information June 13; Registration June 24; Camps begin July 13
Free and Lower Cost Recreation Options
http://www.toronto.ca/lowcostrecreation
Food
Relocation of TPL Food Bank Services
Toronto Public Library
Information about curbside pickup and returns
https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/
Financial Assistance
COVID-19 financial assistance for newcomers, temporary residents and refugees in multiple languages
Health
Public Health Agency of Canada COVID-19 resources in multiple languages
Newcomer Resources
June 4, 2020
Housing and Financial Supports
Social Planning Toronto has developed a website to help front-line workers answer their clients’ most basic questions around financial and housing supports. Available in multiple languages. https://orghelpto.ca/covid/
Financial Relief Navigator:
Learn about the help you can get to raise your income or lower your expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://financialreliefnav.prospercanada.org/
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) COVID-19 Key Information
https://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/odsp/odsp-covid-fact-sheets.aspx
Temporary Foreign Workers
“COVID-19: A Guide for Temporary Foreign Workers in Canada” from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) in the following languages:
English version: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/campaigns/foreign-worker-rights/covid19-guide.html
French version: https://www.canada.ca/fr/emploi-developpement-social/campagne/droits-travailleurs-etrangers/guide-covid19.html
Spanish version: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/campaigns/foreign-worker-rights/covid19-guide-spanish.html
Health and Mental Health
Online Multilingual Health Information Library
Newcomer Resources
May 28, 2020
Food
Food Hamper Delivery – See flyer for eligibility and contact info
Education
Resource to connect newcomer clients to program and resources around education: http://welcome2school.ca/
French-speaking Newcomers
Community Resources for Francophone Newcomers
Resources to Help Newcomers Settle in Ontario/ Toronto:
News and Updates for Newcomers in Ontario:
https://settlement.org/news/ontario/
Social Isolation
Online Peer Support Group for Newcomers
Everyday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Online Platform: Zoom
Email: Settlement@mosaicbc.org to receive an email invitation.
Newcomer Resources
May 14, 2020
General
How the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is affecting immigration, refugees, citizenship and passport services: visitors, foreign workers and students
Persons with Precarious Status
Toolkit for Supporting Refugee Claimants and Non-Status Persons during COVID-19
Resource for Uninsured Patients in Toronto During COVID-19
Health
Ministry of Health has developed Q & A sheet about COVIC-19 in multiple languages:
Mental Health Resource Hub for Chinese Canadians and others affected by the COVID-19 pandemic
Women
COVID-19 Resources for Non-Status Women
Violence at Home
Domestic Violence Toolkit for Frontline Staff
City of Toronto Resource Page for “Violence at Home”
Home Delivery for Vulnerable Persons
Friendly Neighbour Hotline (Organized by University Health Network’s OpenLab):
Service to help seniors in low-income housing pick up essentials like groceries and household items. Hotline available in 180 languages: 1 855 581 9580
Red Cross Home Delivery Call Centre: 1 833 204 9952
Housing
Housing Security for Black Tenants COVID-19
Legal
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Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO): stepstojustice.ca
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Community legal clinics: Find your local clinic at: legalaid.on.ca/legal-clinics/
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Workers’ Action Centre - Hotline is open M – F from 12 – 5:00pm: 416 531 0778; 1 855 531 0778
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Ministry of Labour’s Employment Standards Information Centre - 416-326-7160; 1-800-531-5551
Tech Devices and WiFi
The RCTech OUTREACH program provides low income individuals with affordable computer packages
WIFI Access for Everyone- Shaw Communications’ Go WiFi finder:
Interpretation
Free Interpretation Registration Form - MCIS is enabling a toll-free line for free immediate interpretation services to support Non-English or Limited English speakers affected by the COVID-19 crisis.
Internationally Trained Health Care Workers
Call for Skilled Frontline Health Care Workers - If you are retired, non-active, internationally educated, or a student in health care, please visit: onhealthworkforcematching.ca
International Students
Flexibility in post-graduation work permit rules to help international students – New Release Gov’t of Canada May 14, 2020
Canada making major study and work visa change for fall 2020 – CIC News, May 15, 2020
Newcomer Resources
April 15, 2020
NEWCOMER/REFUGEE RESOURCES
Toolkit for Supporting Refugee Claimants and Non-Status Persons during COVID-19
Health Care for Uninsured Persons during COVID-19
ACCESSING SERVICES IN TORONTO AS A PERSON WITHOUT STATUS
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