The Newcomer Settlement Program provides information and support to help newcomers develop the skills and knowledge necessary to participate in society individually and as community members.
COVID-19 update: Our location at 1497 Queen St. W. in Parkdale is currently closed to the public. Our in-person events are currently on pause, but we are providing settlement services and support remotely and by phone.
For information and to register, please call:
416-532-7586 ext. 124 – Spanish, basic Portuguese and English-speaking staff
416-532-7586 ext. 416 – Spanish and English-speaking staff
416-532-7586 ext. 404 – Hungarian and English-speaking staff
Essential Information
What services do we offer:
The Newcomer Settlement Program provides immigration support, information and referrals, English Conversation Groups and other workshops on topics including:
- Finding legal aid, childcare, healthcare services and housing programs
- Assisting with immigration issues
- Completing government forms
- Finding schools and training programs
- Assisting your job search
- Preparing your resume
- Connecting with social assistance
- Learning more about community resources for immigrants and refugees
Who is eligible:
The newcomer programs are open to newcomers to Canada (regardless of immigration status), particularly those who need help getting settled in Toronto.
Where:
We are providing settlement services and support remotely and by phone.
When:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
We also offer a free Monthly Immigration Legal Clinic, where a lawyer provides immigration legal advice remotely and by phone.
Cost:
Free
How to register:
For information and to register, please call:
416-532-7586 ext. 124 – Spanish, basic Portuguese and English-speaking staff
416-532-7586 ext. 416 – Spanish and English-speaking staff
416-532-7586 ext. 404 – Hungarian and English-speaking staff
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you help me in a language other than English?
Yes! We have support workers who can assist you in Tibetan, Hindi, Tamil, Urdu, Farsi, Dari, Hungarian, Spanish and basic Portuguese. If you speak a different language, we can arrange for an interpreter.