Support Programs

Supporting individuals, families and communities to thrive

Support Services

Offer support services to individuals and families that need help to enhance their quality of life. The support services include:

  • Providing information and appropriate referrals.
  • Assistance with access to government income support programs.
  • Assistance with finding affordable housing and employment.
  • Youth mentoring
  • Educational workshops on a variety of topics including financial management.
  • And other related support.

Settlement Assistance Program

Living in a new country can often bring many challenges and opportunities. Once in Canada, newcomers can experience difficulties in adjusting to life in Canada. They may need help to navigate the system, build networks with communities, learn English or French, go to school, find a job, or make new friends. The Settlement Assistance Program assists newcomers, immigrants, and refugees toward their settlement process, overcome barriers and accesses opportunities that will help them integrate into Canadian society. The settlement Assistance Program provides services including:

  • Orientation and educational workshops
  • Support in completing government documents such as OHIP applications, permanent residence cards, work permits, Child Tax Benefits, citizenship applications, applications for sponsorship and other related forms.
  • Information and referrals to community services, resources, and institutions.
  • connection to schools including language classes,
  • Crisis intervention
  • Collaborations with community partners to provide support and raise awareness about the plights of newcomers, immigrants and refugees.

Interpretation & Translation Services

SLECUO helps to break down language barrier. We provide professional and affordable interpretation and translation services that meet clients` need such as interviews, meetings, assessments, medical appointments, investigations, court proceedings, conferences, business negotiations, tribunals, and more. We also serve a wide range of agencies and industries. Our interpretation services include face-to-face, telephone or conference calls, video and other suitable methods.

Community Engagement

SLECUO works with community members, organizations, associations, supporters, and partners to support, develop and implement community engagement activities to build and enhance community cohesion, development and improved quality of life for community members or residents.

Diaspora Initiatives

Diaspora Initiatives involves facilitating communication, collaboration, and coordination among different diaspora organizations or individuals. We conduct outreach activities and mobilize the communities and professionals to share expertise and best practice.

For services and to learn more, call 416-838-8741 or email: info@slecuo.org