Settlement Services
Settlement Services

SSN provides services to York Region newcomers to assist their settlement and adaptation in the local communities.  These services include needs assessment, orientation to local environments, completing forms, interpretation and translation, providing information and referral, group sessions for social and networking support and linkages with the community and resources.

 

  • One-to-one personal service to answer enquiry, help interpret and translate information, and provide community resources and assist access to services
  • Drop in centres and access to a settlement counsellor
  • Group sessions for dissemination of information on specific topic presented by qualified individuals
  • Special support groups such as employment support group and social group supporting various activities including trips, workshops, social dance, information & experience sharing
  • Language training programs to assist new immigrants, citizens and refugees to integrate in the society
  • Job search workshops to assist immigrants to become established and contribute to Canadian society
  • Workshops to assist individuals and families to deal with problems related to adjustment, adaptation and integration in the community;
  • Newcomer orientations and workshops on settlement-related topics such as Education, Health, Housing, Employment and Taxation
  • Process and procedures for Starting a small Business, preparing Business Plan and applying for a Business grant/loan