Serving Specific Groups

Addressing settlement needs of specific target groups: children, youth, women, refugees, families, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered persons, seniors, survivors of torture and trauma.

Featured Resources

Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture - supports survivors in the process of successful integration into Canadian society, works for their protection and integrity, and raises awareness of the continuing effects of torture and war on survivors and their families.

Canadian Council for Refugees - a non-profit umbrella organization committed to the rights and protection of refugees in Canada and around the world and to the settlement of refugees and immigrants in Canada.

Lesbian and Gay Immigration Task Force (LEGIT) - offers information, experience and support for same-sex couples who are in the process of immigrating to Canada.

Challenges and Choices: Finding mental health services in Ontario - this guide is for people looking for mental health services in Ontario. You could be looking for services for yourself, a family member, partner or friend. Or you could be a health care provider who wants to help clients and families find out about different services and how to use them.

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Children and Families
Information and resources to help you provide effective service, information and referral and interventions to newcomer families and children.

Youth
Information and resources to help you provide effective service, information and referral and interventions to newcomer youth.

Women
Information and resources to help you provide effective service, information and referral and interventions to newcomer women.

Refugees
Information and resources to help you provide effective service, information and referral and interventions to refugees and refugee claimants.

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered persons (LGBT)
Information and resources to help you provide effective service, information and referral and interventions to newcomer LGBT communities.

Seniors
Information and resources to help you provide effective service, information and referral and interventions to newcomer seniors.

Victims of Torture and Trauma
Information and resources to help you provide effective service, information and referral and interventions to victims of torture and trauma.

People with Disabilities
Information and resources to help you provide effective service, information and referral and interventions to newcomer people with disabilities.

Francophone Newcomers
Information and resources to help you provide effective service, information and referral and interventions to francophone newcomers.