Support Groups

COVID19 -- Call or visit website for COVID-related changesMulti-service agencyConflict Resolution Service: for individuals or groups to resolve disputes, disagreements, or concerns through free and confidential community mediation Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) and Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) Peel Region lead intake agency for LEAP (hydro) through Ontario Energy Board pre-screening required, qualifying residents receive appointment to complete the application process access centre for OESP -- assistance with applications for more information on LEAP for Enbridge Gas, contact United Way Simcoe Muskoka, 1-855-487-5327Seasonal Income Tax Clinic -- by appointmentOrientation/Settlement Program assistance accessing health services, education, English language class referrals, translation and interpretation orientation and information workshops, referrals regarding government services assistance filling out government forms including forms for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) solution-focused counselling individual advocacy when needed to obtain community and government services translation of foreign documents for settlement and educational purposes; Commissioner of Oaths for verifying documentsHealth and Wellness Support Services for Newcomers -- one-on-one sessions to address stress, depression, anxiety, or loneliness; support groups and workshops; referrals to other mental health servicesLanguage Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) English classes, upon assessment by Achēv -- see separate entry childminding may be available for attendees with children 6 months to 6 years bus fare for eligible clients evening and weekend classesSettlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) assists newcomer students and their families with settling into their schools and communities outreach program based in elementary and secondary schools from mid-August to end of June Newcomer Youth Community Engagement (NYCE) helps newcomer youth learn about Canadian culture and society, and interact with youth their own age volunteers assist with English language skills, social skills, leadership building activities, life skills workshopsDisability and Settlement Services for newcomers with a disability information and referral, advocacyEarlyON Child and Family Centres -- see separate entriesGrowing Together in Peel (CAPC) for families with young children birth-6 years looking for extra help and living on low incomes play programs, parenting information, emotional support nutrition programs/food security Caregivers" and Seniors Support Program education, information and referrals for caregivers and vulnerable seniors language specific groups and groups with people from all cultures offeredVolunteer opportunities