How we help: Programs & Services
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Helping you on your newcomer journey as you take your first steps in Canada
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PROGRAMS
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LINCLINC
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) courses provide free English training for newcomers to Canada, along with free CNC (Childminding) services and free TTC tokens for eligible participants.
SERVICES
Application Forms & Referrals
Guidance in completing application forms for: Immigration • Social Assistance: financial • Subsidized Housing • Community Legal Clinic • Subsidized Daycare • Student Assistance programs • Employment Insurance: (EI, sick benefits, maternity leave) • OHIP (Health Card) • Social Insurance Number (SIN) • Child Tax Benefit (CTB) • Canada Pension Plan (CPP) * Old Age Security (OAS) * Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) • Services provided in English, Arabic, Dari, Mandarin, Pashto, Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian.
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Care for Newcomer Children (CNC)
Free childminding support service available to LINC participants who have children between the ages of 19 months and 5 years.
Citizenship Classes
Classes to prepare for the knowledge test and the interview with a citizenship officer. Provided in Spanish and Arabic.
Community Health Services
Free health services to anyone who has difficulties accessing health care. You don’t need to have an OHIP card for these services. In collaboration with the Humber Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellness – Bachelor of Nursing Program
Guidance and Advocacy to Navigate Canadian Systems
• Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) webpage • Immigration processes • Interpretation services to apply for financial assistance (OW/ODSP) • Support with subsidized housing application • Support with subsidized daycare application • Access to affordable housing and rental market search • Services provided in English, Arabic, Dari, Mandarin, Pashto, Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian.
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Individual Settlement Counselling
A variety of services to immigrants and refugees looking to settle in Canada. Services provided in English, Arabic, Dari, Mandarin, Pashto, Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian.
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Information and Orientation
• Life in Canada • Immigration • Worker Rights and Responsibilities • Housing • Tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities • Education and Training • Community and Government services/benefits • Health • Language (LINC/ESL) • Services provided in English, Arabic, Dari, Mandarin, Pashto, Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian.
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MNLCT Community of Care App
A digital tool for those seeking wellness support. Keep track of your wellness levels through self-assessments, learn how stress affects your brain and body, practice coping strategies through exercises and videos, share valuable links, inspiring stories, and uplifting outcomes with peers in your community.
Newcomer Support App
Provide virtual tools to better support immigrants and refugees who are settled or settling in Ontario. Developed in partnership with iCent.
Settlement Workshops
Workshops on settlement-related topics about Information & Orientation, Community Connections, and Employment. Specific topics include immigration, housing, access to community and government programs and benefits, health care, education, employment, life in Ontario, and more.
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Translation (Spanish and English)
Support with translation of some identity documents from Spanish to English or vice versa, for immigration purposes only. Our translations are not certified by ATIO. A small donation is suggested to receive this service.
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What's New
September 5, 2023
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS
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Supporting Family ConnectionsSupporting Family Connections
The Supporting Family Connections Service is run by the Catholic Children’s Aid Society and MNLCT’s Community Mental Health team.
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Workplace Communication in CanadaWorkplace Communication in Canada
The Workplace Communication in Canada (WCC) program helps upgrade career skills and improve interpersonal communication in the Canadian workplace.
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