Quick Facts
Program Name: Settlement Programs
Service Type: Settlement Support Services
Type: In-person/Online
Newcomer Services
Program Description: TNO’s Settlement Programs are designed to assist newcomers to Canada in adjusting to life in Ontario. Our services aim to keep individuals informed and connected, facilitating a successful transition into their new community.
Key Services Offered:
One-on-One Needs Assessment & Plan: Personalized assistance in creating a customized settlement plan to achieve your goals.
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC): A program to help newcomers learn essential English language skills for social, economic, and cultural integration into Canadian society.
Information and Referral Services: Guidance and referrals to community services, including government benefits, immigration and citizenship support, employment, education and training, health services, housing, and more.
Immigration and Citizenship Support:
Citizenship preparation classes for the citizenship test.
Assistance with immigration-related forms.
Orientation to Life in Canada:
Welcome events and networking opportunities.
Group information sessions covering various settlement-related topics.
Workshops & Volunteer Opportunities:
Orientation to Ontario (O2O) workshop series.
Opportunities to volunteer and engage with the community.
Join the Program
Event Calendar
Check out our calendar to find upcoming program, workshops, and events.
Who is Eligible?
Our services are free and open to all residents living in Ontario.
Contact Details
Name: Jennifer Rajasekar
Manager of Social Support Services
Tel: 416- 421- 3054 Ext. 2201
Cell: 647-296-0161
Email: Jrajasekar@tno-toronto.org
TNO's Settlement Programs Offer
One-on-One Needs Assessment & Plan
- Assistance to create a customized settlement plan and reach your settlement goals
- TNO’s Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program helps newcomers to Canada to learn the English language skills that are essential to their social, economic, and cultural integration into Canadian society.
Information and Referrals Services
- Referral to community services, including, Government Benefits, Immigration and Citizenship, Employment, Education and Training, Community Resources, Health, Housing and much more.
Immigration and Citizenship
- Citizenship Preparation classes for the Citizenship Test
- Assistance with immigration related forms
Orientation to Life in Canada
- Welcome events and networking opportunities
- Group information sessions to help you learn about settlement-related topics
Workshop & Volunteer Opportunity
- Orientation to Ontario (O2O) workshop series
- Volunteer opportunities
Services We Provide
Mental Health
Counselling, support and referral services for youth seeking mental and emotional supports.
HUB Settlement Services
We provide Settlement services in person
Itinerant Settlement Services
We assist newcomer students and families
Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS)
A program for newcomer youth aged 15 to 30 who face multiple barriers to employment.
Caregivers in Transition
TNO provides one-on-one sessions, group training and training sessions to Caregivers in Transition.