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Immigrant Resource Centre -- multiservice centre with newcomer, job seeker and family services for all agesSettlement and Employment Services information and referral orientation, needs assessment translation and interpretation supportive counselling bridging services form filling workshops and tours seasonal income tax clinicCommunity 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 development - contact 416-940-3360Professional Development and Small Business Resource Centre walk-in centre resource materials for internationally trained professionals business information referralsSettlement and Integration Resource Centre drop-in centre providing settlement and integration information and resources access to computers, InternetSettlement and Education Partnerships in Toronto (SEPT) (Settlement Workers in Schools) outreach program based in elementary and secondary schools from mid-August to end of June, and in libraries and summer school programs from July to mid-August homework club multi-languages service in North York area, connecting parents and students with the schools, parent interviews with schools, parenting group sessions, settlement information sessions - contact 416-292-7510 ext 301Employment Resource Centre walk-in job search centre access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone staff assistance available resource materials job boards labour market information resume clinics mock interviews workshopsEarly Years Services EarlyON Child and Family Centre, preschool education program for children and their parents social and learning skills for preschool children parenting education parent-child interactive activitiesChildren and Youth Programs after school program summer camp Saturday enrichment classes leadership and life skills training, homework help employment readinessSeniors and Family Programs form filling supportive counselling client intervention assistance social, educational and recreational programs support groups health information workshopsVolunteer Services training and development placements public educationCommunity Kitchen including food skills training programs also facility or hall rentals

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COVID19 Contact for information on in-person, telephone and virtual services iRIDE Plus Transportation clients must wear masks while in vehicle Adult Day Program, full day and limited capacity in-person half day sessions; virtual programming available phone and in-person hospice visiting by trained volunteers phone pals and friendly volunteer social visits Exercise and Falls Prevention Classes available virtually and in-person Mon-FriMultiservice agency includes medical and non-medical home and community care support services, such as personal care and support, palliative care, home care and homemaking, hospice and respite, meals on wheels, social work, transportationMeals on Wheels and Kosher Meals on WheelsBulk delivery once per week of frozen meals (including Ensure meal replacements, sandwiches and soup packs if applicable); expanded hours Tue-Fri 10 am-4 pm; volunteers wear masks and gloves during deliveries; contact 416-635-2860 ext 581 for food and to arrange deliveryAdult Day ProgramFor individuals 55 years and older living with dementia; open to frail seniors without cognitive impairments, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; observes Jewish culture and traditions, but all are welcome caregiver support and respite lunch, snacks and Kosher meals therapeutic social and recreation activities transportationExercise and Falls Prevention ClassesClasses led by physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants and specially trained staff to increase mobility, relieve pain and reduce the risk of falls by building strength and improving balance free offered online and in-personHome Support ServicesIncludes caregiver support/respite care, companionship, homemaking, housekeeping, personal care, supportive housing services, palliative care Meals on Wheels (regular, certified Kosher, and vegetarian options) specialized workers for individuals with Alzheimer Disease or mental health challenges transportation to medical appointments, not wheelchair accessible fee for all home services some programs available in RussianElder Abuse Prevention ProgramFor individuals 55 years and older who are experiencing or have experienced abuse includes individual and group counsellingSocial Work ServicesIncludes information and referral, counselling, case management, support groups, workshops freeVolunteer ServicesIncludes friendly visiting, security checks and telephone reassurance intergenerational programs volunteer hospice program

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COVID19 Masks optional at indoor programs for adults and children 2 years and olderPlay and Learn Family Drop-inInteractive parent and child activities, including early literacy, arts and crafts, and math and science activitiesPrograms for children, parents and caregiversActivities include reading, rhyme and song circle, school readiness and family literacy, nutrition program and drop-in information and referral on child care, child development, health and social services support for parents of children with special needs resource library toy lending library child care registry

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COVID19 Masks optional at indoor programs for adults and children 2 years and older Early years and family support, including in-person programming and pre-recorded online videos; local lead agency for EarlyON Child and Family Centre, call 416-532-9485 ext 221 for information; visit website for online calendarPlay and Learn Family Drop-inInteractive parent and child activities, including early literacy, arts and crafts, and math and science activitiesPrograms for children, parents and caregiversActivities include reading, rhyme and song circle, school readiness and family literacy, nutrition program and drop-in information and referral on child care, child development, health and social services support for parents/caregivers of children with special needs resource library child care registry

Support Groups

COVID19 Masks optional at indoor programs for adults and children 2 years and olderEarly years and family support, including in-person programming and pre-recorded online videos; local lead agency for EarlyON Child and Family Centre, call 416-532-9485 ext 221 for information; visit website for online calendarPlay and Learn Family Drop-inInteractive parent and child activities, including early literacy, arts and crafts, and math and science activitiesPrograms for children, parents and caregiversActivities include reading, rhyme and song circle, school readiness and family literacy, nutrition program and drop-in information and referral on child care, child development, health and social services support for parents of children with special needs resource library child care registry

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COVID19 Free support, including text counselling, information, and referrals, available to anyone in any type of crisis through text or Facebook MessengerSupport and information in any type of crisis by trained volunteers crisis responders youth 5-25 years, text CONNECT to 686868, or message through Facebook Messenger adults 25 years and older, text WELLNESS to 686868, or message through Facebook Messenger available in English and French does not provide medical advice access text or Messenger also available on websiteAccess to culturally sensitive counselling (dependent on crisis responder availability) individuals who identify as Indigenous can ask to be connected with a First Nations, Inuk or Métis crisis responder by texting FIRST NATIONS, INUIT, OR METIS to 686868, or message through Facebook Messenger individuals who identify as African, Caribbean, Black or part of the Afro-diaspora can text RISE to 686868, or message through Facebook Messenger