Support Groups

COVID19 -- open for in-person, virtual, telephone and email services Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm; no appointment neededNeighbourhood multi-service agencyPathways to Settlement: client-centred program to facilitate newcomers" integration and participation in Canadian societyInformation and Awareness Services: helps newcomers settle including information and orientation on issues such as: immigration, health, education and housing translation and interpretation form filling; referrals to government and community resources ; monthly information seminars supportive counselling for individuals and families;Navigating the Canadian Labour Market (NCLM) -- assists newcomers and internationally trained professionals become employable in Canada, create an effective job search plan and learn about employer expectations provides needs assessment and customized action plan on career planning facilitates workshops on Canadian workplace culture, resume writing, interview skills, pre-employment training and networking events one-on-one job search coaching and mentoring post-post-program follow-up and support, and job leads access to computers, printers, telephones, fax machines, photocopiers, InternetIntegrated Employment Services (IES) Program -- see separate listingCommunity Connections in School in partnership with Peel District School Board, the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada facilitates the adaptation of newly-arrived newcomers to school and community life by providing support services typically needed by newcomers in their first year in Canada, focusing on information, orientation, advocacy, referral and accessCommunity Connections in Library in partnership with Brampton Library and IRCC; programs include group information sessions including sessions for seniors, English conversation circlesVolunteers for Change (V4C) youth leadership project engages youth between the ages of 15-24 to build their leadership and communication skills increases engagement and level of participation in school, community and civic processes and builds self-confidence/self-esteem while expanding social network helps youth develop sense of identity, learn diversity awareness and team-building skills as well as strive to meet personal and social challenges participants complete at least 120 hours of volunteering and 40 hours of leadership trainingSeniors Program -- helps seniors enhance their knowledge and skills on various topics of interest, and engages them in activities such as social interactions and outings to to Canadian cultural sites; reduces isolation by bringing older adults together in a safe environment.