Settlement Services at Stonegate CHC

We offer information, advocacy, and support in completing forms and accessing government services for newcomers to Canada.

To learn more about newcomer and immigrant support services please contact us. 

More Settlement Services in Toronto

• Polycultural Immigrant & Community Services
• The Neighbourhood Group Community Services
• TNO – THE NEIGHBOURHOOD ORGANIZATION

Client Resources:

Our staff have compiled a list of other community support resources that might be useful.

Community and Mental Health

• Toronto Community Crisis Service in Etobicoke: provides free, confidential mental health support from crisis workers.
• Distress Centres has provided 24-hour telephone support
• 211 Community and Social Services (Much more than just Mental Health)
• How to protect your Mental Health 
• Want to be emotionally resilient?
• How your diet affects your mental health
• Progress Place Mental Wellness: Progress Place is a recovery centre for people living with mental illness such as Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Depression and Anxiety.
• Reconnect Health Services: Reconnect Health Services is a not-for-profit health service organization that provides services for seniors, caregivers, and people living with mental health and addictions concerns.
• JVS Toronto: JVS Toronto is a non-profit agency offering a range of services including job search support, employment counselling, training, mentoring, job coaching, and job retention.
• WoodGreen Community Services: A founding United Way of Toronto member agency, they are part of a strong network of local service agencies working to develop innovative solutions to critical social needs.

 Child, Youth and Family Mental Health Support:

• Lumenus Community Services (0-26)
• George Hull Centre for Children & Families (0-18)
• Kids Help Phone (0-20)
• LGBT YouthLine: peer support and leadership opportunities
• Turning Point Youth Services: Turning Point Youth Services is an accredited, not for profit children’s mental health centre serving youth (12-24 years of age) and their families.
• Central Toronto Youth Wellness Hub: Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) is a safe, welcoming space offering integrated youth services for young people all across Toronto aged 12 to 25 and their families looking for mental health care, substance use support, and more.
• The Gatehouse: The Gatehouse is a community-based charitable organization that provides much-needed support, resources, and community to survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
• Stella’s Place Young Adult Mental Health: Stella’s Place provides free mental health services for young adults aged 16 to 29. We empower our participants to learn new skills and manage their own mental health, accessing support on their own terms.
• Central Toronto Youth Services (CTYS): Central Toronto Youth Services (CTYS) is a community-based, accredited Children’s Mental Health Centre that serves many of Toronto’s most vulnerable youth.

Expecting & New Parents

• Dr. Jack Newman (breastfeeding advocate)
• Parenting Breastfeeding
• Best Start: Ontario's Maternal Newborn and Early Child Development Resource Centre
• Ontario Prenatal Education
• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (patient resources)
• Canadian Pediatric Society
• Hospital for Sick Kids
• Pregnancy to Parenting
• Rourke Baby Record
• Build Your Best Day

Families and Kids Activities & Resources

• Kids and their families can listen to a story by phone any time of day for FREE by calling the library's Dial-A-Story service at 416-395-5400. Dial-a-Story is available in 16 languages.
• Best Start: Ontario's Maternal Newborn and Early Child Development Resource Centre
• Storyline Online
• TVOKids
• Highlights Kids
• Story Place: The Children's Digital Learning Library
• CBC Kids
• Fun and Free Educational Websites for Kids
• Caring for Kids 
• Play & Learn Engaging activities that help your child learn, grow and thrive
• Children’s Mental Health Ontario (CMHO) has prepared a Back-to-School Mental Health Kit
• Return to School FAQ prepared by Ontario Health

Food Delivery

• Orders and deliveries from FoodShare can be made by calling 416-363-6441 x275 for Good Food Boxes.
• Discounted fresh produce delivery options:
  • The Odd Bunch
  • Eat Impact
  • The Produce Club
• More Grocery Delivery Resources

Nutrition & Food Tips

• Find a Dietitian 
• A Guide To: Free and Affordable Food in the GTA
• Budget Bytes recipes, meal prep and meal plans
• Online cookbook called “Good and Cheap” that uses pantry items
• The Low Cost Cook Book (delicious & minimal equipment recipes)

Physical Activity, Dance and Care for the Body

• Fitness Blender: free workout videos 
• Pop Sugar Fitness Videos
• Yoga with Adriene 
• FREE Power Yoga classes are streamed @ 6am, 9:30 a, noon, 4:30, 6 pm and 8:30 pm
• The Sharing Dance Older Adults program
• Food Fit exercise videos
• Care for postural misalignment 
• No gym? No park? No problem!

Seniors Exercise

• Gentle fitness, seated exercise, yoga and Zumba with the Alzheimer Society Toronto (registration required)
• Dancing With Parkinson's has recently started to offer free live dance classes through Zoom. Please click on the link for more information.
• Eldergym Senior Fitness at-home fitness and balance exercises
• 7 Strength, Balance, and Flexibility Exercises for Older Adults from Go4Life
• At home wellness and exercise videos by Active Aging Canada

Diabetes

• Health and Fitness
• Resistance exercise for managing diabetes

Housing Resource List: Emergency & Long-Term

• Anduhyaun Emergency Women's Shelter provides 24-hour emergency shelter for women, including those with disabilities or mobility challenges.
• Ernestine's Women's Shelter offers emergency shelter and support services for women, including those with disabilities. Features wheelchair accessible entrances, ramps, and bathrooms.  Call at 416-746-3701.
• Fred Victor Bethlehem United Shelter is a 70-bed shelter providing emergency housing for individuals, including couples. Wheelchair accessible, with full disability accommodations. Call 416-364-8228.
• Nellie’s Shelter is an emergency shelter for women and children, including those in need of wheelchair access. Features accessible entrances and bathroom facilities. Call 416-461-1084.
• YWCA Toronto (Housing Support) provides emergency and transitional housing for women and their children, including those with mobility issues. Offers support services and advocacy for housing. Call 416-961-8101.
• The Red Door Family Shelter for women, children, and families, including those needing wheelchair access. Provides housing, meals, and case management. Call 416-915-5677 for inquiries.
• Toronto Homeless Shelters Central Intake offers information on all available shelters, including those with accessible services. Shelters can accommodate people in wheelchairs and with other special needs.
• All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church (Out of the Cold Program) runs every Friday night from the beginning of November through to the end of March from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Each week offer a hot meal, live music, a movie, popcorn, ttc tickets, new and used clothing, and access to computers and the internet. There are laundry and shower facilities onsite, as well as a Registered Nurse available to meet with guests. Call 416-233-1125.
• Call 311 or 416-338-4766 for immediate shelter placement assistance.

Permanent housing options: 

• Toronto Housing Connections provides information on permanent housing options and housing programs for people with disabilities and other special needs. Call 416-338-8888 for more details.
• Toronto Community Housing (TCHC) is the largest provider of social housing in Toronto, offering permanent rental units to low-income individuals, families, and seniors, including those with mobility challenges.  Call 416-981-5500.
• Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is a non-profit organization that builds and renovates homes for low-income families, including those with special needs or mobility issues. Call 416-755-7353.
• YWCA Toronto Housing Support Program provides permanent affordable housing for women and their families, including those with disabilities.  Call 416-961-8101.
• Access Housing Program (City of Toronto) offers housing options and support for individuals with physical disabilities, including those in need of accessible housing.  Call 416-338-4766.
• WoodGreen Community Services – Accessible Housing provides permanent, affordable housing options for individuals with disabilities, including wheelchair-accessible units.  Call 416-645-6000.
• The Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) helps people with disabilities find accessible, affordable housing options in Toronto and offers advocacy for barrier-free living. Call 416-599-2458.
• Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association (ONPHA) offers affordable housing to low-income individuals, including those with disabilities.
• Metro Toronto Movement for Literacy (MTML) – Housing Assistance provides assistance with housing searches and resources for individuals with mobility challenges, along with a range of other services. Call 416-313-1919.
• Affordable Rental Housing Development in Ontario focuses on creating affordable and accessible rental housing for individuals with disabilities. Many of these developments may have waiting lists, so it’s essential to apply early.
  Contact: Visit the Government of Ontario website to learn about specific projects.