L'AFRY a comme mission de répondre aux besoins de la communauté francophone de la région de York dans toute sa diversité. AFRY's mission is to meet the needs of the Francophone community of York Region in all its diversity from summer camps, to integration programs.
We may pay for a lawyer to represent you if you are a refugee claimant or an immigrant who qualifies for legal aid services. If you are eligible for legal aid but do not have a lawyer, you can choose to have either a private bar or LAO staff lawyer represent you.
If you are a refugee claimant and would like further information on how LAO may be able to help you, visit our Services for refugee claimants section. An LAO representative will help you in the language of your choice (through an interpreter if necessary).
We’ve made connecting with CMHA easy. If you or someone you know needs help, you can start today by browsing through the program information provided on this site. CMHA is here to help and to educate everyone: young people, adults, family members, friends, and caregivers. Together let’s erase the stigma of mental health so that everyone feels comfortable accessing services. There are locations throughout York Region in every town. The multitude of services include programs for Youth (12-25), Adults, Support including Gender Affirming Health Clinics, Supports for newcomers, Seniors, and a Transition program from hospital to home and much more.
If this is an emergency go to your nearest hospital, call 911, or call a crisis line: 1-855-310-COPE (2673)
Located in Richmond Hill, the centre provides support, counsel and guides individuals and families from diverse backgrounds and faiths. Programs are focused on Immigrants and Refugees, including settlement services, Senior Programs, Wellness programs and an Integration Network Program. Check out the calendars for events in your own language.
Services include anything from counselling, to meal support to help with passing a citizenship test, throughout Toronto and Markham.
The Community Legal Clinic of York Region (‘CLCYR’) is a not-for-profit organization which serves low-income residents in York Region. The clinic is staffed by lawyers, paralegals and support staff and offers free legal help to those who meet our financial eligibility criteria.
CLCYR can help with legal matters relating to:
-Housing and Tenant’s Rights
-Social Assistance: Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program, Canada Pension Plan and Guaranteed -Income Supplement
-Criminal Injuries Compensation Board Claims
-Advice on Employment Law
-Advice on Immigration Law
*All services available from main page, easy to find, can provide legal services and information. Located in Richmond Hill, services are available in Keswick, Maple, Markham, Newmarket and Woodbridge.
This resource is for the Asian community including Mental Health. They strive to address the mental health concerns of the Cambodian, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), Korean and Vietnamese communities.
Toronto based, this organization has a calendar of Jewish Holiday programs, as well as, a wide array of programs for Women, Seniors and Hebrew Language classes and computer classes among others.
This Employment Centre has resources and services for job seekers from all backgrounds and situations, including support for individuals with disabilities, newcomers to Canada, at-risk youth and mature workers.
Find supports here for those touched by poverty, violence, abuse and unemployment. JF&CS reaches out into all corners of the community, delivering counselling services and educational programs to address these and other issues.
The United Parents (UP) Project is designed to support parents of Black children as they navigate the education system through 3 core streams; Capacity Building Workshops, Educator Systems Navigator, and Black Parent Mentorship Program.
To provide a safe and welcoming space to meet the social and cultural needs of the Iranian-Canadian Community with the special focus on providing programs and services to newcomers, youth, and seniors. Our aim is to strengthen the capacity of the Farsi-Speaking community through education, social integration, community development and newcomer services.
Bradford and Vaughan offices provide programs to marginalized, Newcomers, Individuals on Social Assistance, and those laid off. For Seniors (See Health & Wellness) Training and placement for entrepreneurship, Family and Child Services under Community Development and Settlement and Skills Training. These are all accessible from the Home Page.
In partnership with CMHA - York Region, the Aging at Home program provides support services to individuals who identify as Indigenous (First Nation, Metis, Inuit), aged 45 and up that reside in the York and South Simcoe regions such as: Home visits/companionship
• Light housekeeping
• Transportation (to medical appointments, grocery stores, pharmacy, group programs, etc.)
• Congregate dining/feasts
• Culturally based group programs (ex. Traditional crafts, cooking, drum circles)
From the home page, hover your mouse over "We Offer" at the top of the page. You will find information on the following and more:
Adult Day Program Virtual Programs
Personal Care
Meals on Wheels
Care Management
Chat group for men age 55+
English conversation groups
Caregiver support group in Cantonese
Care management support groups
Some highlights of the programs include programs for seniors who feel isolated, South Asian Adult Day Program, and a Fall Prevention Program. There is also resident led programs such as Zumba and Tai Chi and more.
This publication is for front-line workers and advocates working with people who:
■ are not Canadian citizens,
■ have been charged with or convicted of a crime in Canada,
■ have or may have a mental illness.
https://www.cleo.on.ca/sites/default/files/book_pdfs/mentill.pdf
Moving to a new country or region can be an exciting but stressful process. York Region has developed a Newcomer Guide that provides useful information to help you and your family settle in York Region quickly and easily. Here are programs and resources to help you settle such as:
Moving Around - Using public transportation
Living - Finding a place to stay and to live
Staying Healthy - Accessing health care
Learning - Registering your child in school or finding language classes
Working - Finding a job and working in York Region
Staying Safe - Getting to know York Region’s emergency services
Having Fun - Enjoying the many things to see and do in York Region
Municipal Government - Learning more about York Region’s local government
ACCES Employment offers customized programs that can help you successfully find work that reflects your skills and experience. You can review the programs which include workshops aimed at Youth, Newcomers, Women, starting your own business and more.
A community-based multicultural agency providing employment, educational, settlement and social services to all immigrant communities, new Canadians and individuals in need of assistance. Services are available in over 60 languages. Of special interest: Language instruction.