NEWCOMER RESOURCES
Newcomer Resources
Nov 27, 2020
COVID-19 Posters and Graphics – Staying Safe during COVID
City of Toronto has simplified, redesigned and translated a number of key COVID educational materials:
COVID-19: Posters & Graphics – City of Toronto
Health Care and Mental Health
Health Care for Uninsured People during COVID
Webinar: Nov 27, 12 – 1:30 pm
Registration (gotowebinar.com)
Mental Health and Well-being of newcomers
Video by federal gov’t complements existing resources aims to reduce the stigma around discussing mental health
Your Mental Health and Well-being - YouTube
Education
The Ontario Black History Society (OBHS) hosts their annual High School Conference virtually on November 27, 6 – 9pm
Click Here
Culture Arts and Media Program (CAMP) for Newcomer Youth
Free, Open to Newcomer Youth Grades 9 – 12 across GTA
Click Here
Will going back to School in Canada Help Your Career?
Read the WES Advisor Blog:
Will Going Back to School in Canada Help Your Career? (wes.org)
Volunteer Opportunity for Youth - Community Healing Project
Looking for paid youth volunteers (ages 18 – 29) who have had lived experience with youth violence
Click Here
Employment
Bridge to Employment Webinar by Humber College
Click Here
Newcomer Resources
Nov 19, 2020
Refugee Claimants
Refugee Claim Steps and Updates during COVID-19 webinar:
Thursday, 19th November 2020 at 1:00 p.m.
Click Here
Volunteer Opportunity for Newcomers
Volunteer Toronto is designing a pilot program to help newcomers become volunteer leaders, coaches and organizers for sport groups.
Virtual discussions on Tuesday, November 24th, 2:30-4:00 pm or Thursday, November 26th, 9:30-11:00am (interested applicants need only select one session, $75 honorarium
Fill out application form or contact Volunteer Toronto’s Training Manager, Sammy Feilchenfeld directly at
Employment
The Mentoring Pathways to Employment program empowers skilled newcomers in finding and retaining employment commensurate with their education, skills, and experience!
Upcoming Information Sessions: Nov 20 and 27
Click Here
Educational/ Employment during COVID
Post Secondary Conversations Webinar – Nov 23 and 24
Click Here
Education and Career Paths for High School Students
Two upcoming webinars will identify strategies and tools for school counsellors/career practitioners to support career education among high school students. Includes supporting positive outcomes for Black students.
Click Here
Newcomer Resources
Nov 12, 2020
Housing
Toronto Rent Bank provides interest-free loans to residents
Click Here
Health and Safety
COVID-19 – Protect Yourself, Family and Community – Teleconference with Toronto Public Health, Nov 25 at 1pm
Click Here
Mental Health
Transforming Trauma Conference – Nov 22 – 27
For professionals and survivors
Click Here
Computer Skills Training
Free Digital Fluency for the Workplace Program
Humber College, Online, Jan 2021
Click Here
Financial Literacy
Financial literacy Webinar – Nov 26 at 9:00 am
Click Here
Career Development
Second Career Orientation – Nov 19
Click Here
Employment
Small Business Accelerator program – last call
Free, six-week online training session to help take businesses from ideas to solid plans ready to launch Click Here
100 Occupational Health and Safety Inspector positions at Provincial Gov’t
Priority focus is under-represented diversity groups, such as Black, Indigenous and Racialized applicants
Link 1 Link 2 Link 3
CINTAS Virtual Job Fair – Wed Nov 25
Click Here
How to Start an Online Business with Shopify? – Nov 19
Get informed from industry experts on how to start an online business.
Click Here
Research/ Study
Recruitment of Refugees and Service Providers for a Study Experiences of sexual orientation and gender identity/expression (LGBTQ) of refugees in Ontario
Click Here
Newcomer Resources
Nov 06, 2020
Mental Health
French language mental health support line for young people under 25
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 647-881-6761 or 647-268-2016
Mental Health Support during COVID TPH/ 211 - Click Here
Language Interpretation is available
Families and Mental Health Virtual Workshop – Nov 10 at 11:00 am
For immigrants and Refugees - Click Here
Coping with Stress Interactive Webinar – Nov 10 at 1:00 pm
Our panel of experts can support in English, Arabic, Mandarin and Spanish.
Click Here
Health Care
Outdoor Flu Clinics – Sat Nov 7 – Two Wet Toronto Locations
Those with and without Health Card Welcome - Click Here
Walk-in Clinics that provide services to uninsured patients:
Please call clinics to confirm services and hours - Click Here
Ontario Expands Health Care Coverage during COVID - Click Here
Information for Uninsured people in Toronto during COVID
Click Here
Updates on the law and legal services during COVID
Click Here
Financial Supports
Transition from CERB to EI and New Canadian Recovery Benefits
Click Here
COVID-19 Scams
How to protect yourself - Click Here
Arts and Environmental Issues
The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) looking to engage Black Youth (18 – 30 years) in virtual focus group. Honorarium paid.
Click Here
Newcomer Resources
Oct 30, 2020
Employment and Training
Free Business Accelerator Program for Entrepreneurs, Starts online Nov 24
Click Here
Dress for Success Toronto Men’s and Women’s In-person and Virtual Suiting Program
Click Here
Housing
Toronto Rent Bank provides interest-free loans to residents
Click Here
Reaching Home (MMAH) - Housing/ homelessness -related payments and supports
Click Here
Health and Wellness
Mindful Resilience – Free 3-week series, Starts Nov 11
To register: 416 252 6471 x308;
Health and Safety
Sexual Harassment and Assault Resource Exchange (SHARE)
Experiencing Sexual Harassment at Work? Contact SHARE
Click Here
What would a community-based crisis response look like?
Complete the City of Toronto online survey
Click Here
Education/ Computer Training
Free Microsoft Excel Workshop – Online, Starts Nov 11
Click Here
Free Microsoft Word Workshop – Online, Starts Nov 19
Click Here
Newcomer Resources
Oct 22, 2020
Education
Website with resources to support newcomer families around education (includes COVID resources page) Click Here
Free Web Design Course for Youth, Starts Nov 3
Click Here
Employment and Training
Youth Virtual Job Fair, Wed. Oct 28
Click Here
Career Pathways for Women Program, Starts Nov
Click Here
GROW Program – Training for career in Landscape and Horticulture, Winter Cohort
Click Here
Newcomer Entrepreneurship Hub
New to Canada and interested in starting a business?
Click Here
Tech Support/ Devices
Refurbished computer packages for limited income families at affordable prices
Click Here
Housing
Virtual Tenant Workshop
Learn about the latest changes to housing laws and rights as tenants
Click Here
Newcomer Resources
Oct 15, 2020
Education
TDSB Update: Secondary Assessment and Evaluation and Reporting
Click Here
Free Microsoft Excel Workshop, Oct 27 – Dec 3
Click Here
Work Permits
Webinar - How to fill out Work Permit Forms Online - Oct 21
Click Here
Employment
New Career Cruising Webinars, Live Sessions with an Exert! - Oct 21 or Nov 4
Click Here
COVID-19 Update – Public Information
Ontario’s Modified Stage-2 for 28 days in Toronto, Peel and Ottawa
Click Here
Newcomer Resources
Oct 1, 2020
Mentorship
netWORKS – Career mentorship for 18 – 29 years, orientation is Oct 13
Click Here
Pumped for Post-Secondary program – Be mentored by Humber College Student, starts mid-Oct, for Grades 9 – 11 Click Here
Financial Support
Supporting Canadians through the next phase of the economy re-opening: Increased access to EI and recovery benefits Click Here
Employment
Free Business Training Program for Newcomer Women – starts Oct 5
Click Here
Tapping into the Hidden Job Market webinar - October 20, 1:00 -2:00 PM
Click Here
Volunteer
Toronto Police Service Race-Based Community Advisory Panel (CAP)
Click Here
Newcomer Resources
Sep 24, 2020
Housing
Tip Sheets for Renters – Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario Click Here
Access to Tech for OW Clients
Digital device and wrap around services for youth and older workers on OW Click Here
Digital Skills Training for Seniors Click Here
Afterschool Program
Turtle Family Arts Program – Free online art and community network program for refugee/ newcomer parents and their children Click Here
Newcomer Resources
Sep 18, 2020
Return to School
TDSB Virtual School Delayed to Sept 22 Click Here
Gov’t of Ontario - Reopening Schools - Info for Parents in Multiple Languages
Click Here
Children’s Mental Health Ontario (CMHO) - Back-to-School Mental Health Kit Click Here
Hand in Hand: Classroom & Beyond Program - Educational and social supports for children ages 9-14 and their families Click Here
Colouring pages to help children learn about COVID-19 Click Here
Job Fair – Sept 19
ParaMed Toronto is hosting a Field Staff Job Fair Event for PSW’s, HSW’s and Nurses
Click Here
Digital Literacy
Support Package to help newcomers develop and practice skills for accessing Settlement services remotely Click Here
Refugees
A Guide for Refugee Claimants is fully revised for COVID-19 and available in multiple languages Click Here
Wellness
Wellness Workshop Online Series at LAMP – Sept 2020 Click Here
Media
Media for and about Newcomers to Canada Click Here
Newcomer Resources
Sep 10, 2020
Return to School
Most TDSB Secondary Schools will now start Sept 17 Click Here
Newcomer Families and TDSB Supports – Q & A (Sept 2) Click Here
Registration for City of Toronto’s fall recreation programs begins this weekend Click Here
Service Canada – online service request or in-person by appointment Click Here
Telephone: 1 877 355 2657
Newcomer Resources
Sep 3, 2020
City of Toronto Update on COVID-19 – Sept 2 Click Here
City of Toronto Reopening Information for the Public Click Here
Return to School:
Virtual Orientation Session for Families/ Parents with a Public Health Nurse and a School Settlement Worker – Sept 4 at 3:00 pm Click Here
Ministry of Education – what to Expect as School Reopens Click Here
Mental Health Supports for Parents and Families as Children Return to School Click Here
Toronto Public Libraries – Latest Updates Click Here
Newcomer Resources
August 27, 2020
School Reopening – Find Updates On Returning to School: Click Here
City of Toronto After School Care and Recreation Programs
After School Rec Care: Click Here
Free and Lower-Cost Rec Options: Click Here
For updates about City of Toronto Rec programs: Click Here
Government:
CERB extended from 16 weeks to 24 weeks – See criteria and more info: Click Here
Pathway to Permanent Residency for Asylum Claimants working in Health-Care Sector during COVID-19 Click Here
Seniors:
Support for Seniors during COVID-19 (City of Toronto) Click Here
Black Resilience Resource:
Black Legal Action Centre (BLAC) has developed a survey to better understand the impact of COVID-19 | Click HERE to complete the survey.
Women
Immigrant Women Integration Program - 8-month Full-time FREE training program that develops community leaders.
Apply by September 18 | Apply at: HERE | Info Session Aug 31.
Youth
Youth Employment Pathways for Success Program (COSTI) – Youth between 17 – 25 years interested in STEM. Click HERE or contact MOJGAN HAGHI AT 647.827.1434 OR EMAIL
Internationally Trained Individuals
Foreign Credential Recognition Loan Program (Access Capital Fund)
Webinar dates: September 3rd: Online via Zoom
More Information
Newcomer Resources
August 20, 2020
Returning to School – Find Updates in the News Section:
COVID-19 Measures for Persons with Disabilities | For more information Click Here
Financial Help Finder during COVID-19 (Gov’t of Canada) | For more information Click Here
School Supplies for Grades 1-12 – Registration Required, Pick up week of August 24 | For more information Click Here
Enhanced Language Training (ELT) – Online Classes via Zoom, August Start Dates
| For more information Click Here
WRAP Around Support Program – For Newcomers on Ontario Works needing support during COVID-19 | For more information Click Here
SIN Number for Newcomers | For more information Click Here
12-Week Construction Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Youth Program | For more information Click Here
Newcomer Resources
August 13, 2020
Mental Health Resources during COVID-19 (Available in many languages) | For more information Click Here
Returning to School – A Guide to the Safe Reopening of the TDSB | For more information Click Here
Webinar Series about Reopening of TDSB Schools – Next one is Thursday Aug 13, 6:30 – 8:30 pm | For more information Click Here
TDSB Pre-Registration Process (includes Q & A) | For more information Click Here
TCDSB Reopening Action Plan 2020 | For more information Click Here
Virtual information session with the TTC (Newcomer Women's Services of Toronto) - Wednesday, August 19, 2020 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | For more information Click Here
Essential Skills for Newcomer Success on the Job - For newcomers with low language or literacy skills who have no more than high school and are interested in moving toward employment in Canada.| For more information Click Here
Newcomer Youth Economy Project – For newcomer youth in the GTA interested in a career in the environmental sector | For more information Click Here
Dress for Success Toronto – Upcoming Virtual Programs | For more information Click Here
Newcomer Resources
August 6, 2020
Housing - Eviction Prevention | Link
Wi-Fi Lending Program | Toronto Public Library
Make requests through THIS LINK
Free Wi-Fi in Edgeley Park Aug 7 & 8
Training for Youth who have had Experience with the Justice System | Link
Family Violence | Link
Newcomer Entrepreneurship Hub Sept 2020 | Link
Newcomer Resources
July 30, 2020
Housing
Workshop for Tenants – Know Your Rights (Aug 11, Aug 18)
Tenant’s Rights Tipsheet (Link to file)
Financial Literacy
Managing Your Money Workshop (Aug 6) (Link to file)
Translations of COVID Resources (Link to file)
Returning to Work – What Clients Need to Know
CLEO Webinar:
Child Care Reopening
City of Toronto Reopening 10 more child care centres by Aug 4:
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
Click Here
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
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
For questions about identification requirements for any service provided by the City of Toronto, call 311.
You do not need to provide any personal information when asking for this service.
Translate option at the bottom of the City of Toronto website - Translate the information into 51 different 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
For questions about identification requirements for any service provided by the City of Toronto, call 311.
You do not need to provide any personal information when asking for this service.
Translate option at the bottom of the City of Toronto website - Translate the information into 51 different languages.