In person crisis services & Support Groups

Office open to the public Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm; for information, call 416-266-1777___________________________________________________________________Settlement Services for Immigrants and Refugees needs assessment, information and referral, advocacy, orientation, translation and interpretation, escort, assistance in finding housing sponsorship of refugees health workshops, mental health -- support groups, counselling, crisis intervention heritage language classes skills upgrading, adult literacy classes seniors program for mutual support and education youth program offering services in settlement, counselling, skills development and social events Homework Club with individual assistance and group work citizenship test preparation classesEnglish as a Second Language / LINC -- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry day or evening, full-time and part-time classesCommunity Connections Mentorship Program group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career developmentFinancial Literacy Project -- one month certificate course individual counselling and orientation sessionsFamily Support and Mental Health Services -- Parenting Sessions mental health -- support groups, counselling, crisis intervention Women"s CircleFood Security Program food package distribution to seniors, families on Mondays and Wednesdays 11 am-3 pmCommunity Development Afghan Women"s Catering Group, Afghan Sewing Circle, media and overseas projectsChildminding available for clients attending sessions