Support Groups

Newcomer Settlement services settlement support orientation to Canada supportive counselling help with selected documentation including permanent resident card renewal information and referral newcomer workshops online and in person workshopsNewcomer Youth Settlement -- for youth 13-24 years friendship and emotional support individual support homework club computer camp sports club and social and recreational activities orientation to postsecondary education job search support support for at-risk newcomer youthCommunity Connections Program mentorship for Internationally Trained Professionals -- one-on-one or online program matches internationally trained professionals with a mentor from a similar profession for cultural and professional orientation and English tutoring group activities for newcomers and refugees 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 development Chinese Workers NetworkParticipates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry ; childminding for children while parents attend classes ; tablet lending for online classesBridging Program for Internationally Trained Professionals -- sector specific language training in finance and accounting, office administration and customer service individual counselling action plan development paid and unpaid job placements mentoring and networking resume and interview preparation business communication, Canadian work environment, business writing and presentation skills on-going support children programming and TTC fare available to qualifying participantsseasonal income tax clinic -- open to allVolunteer Services -- many volunteer opportunities for all including newcomers to CanadaSome programs and services provided at other sites