Former Asylum Seekers Using Their Lived Experiences to Support Current Refugee Claimants
Peer Leaders are spearheading Catholic Community Services of York Region's NSLT Project for Asylum Seekers and setting examples to follow.
Catholic Community Services of York Region peer leaders guide asylum seekers in a new land
Our Peer Leaders with lived experiences are helping fellow refugee claimants build their new lives in Canada. They are CCSYR's Ambassadors for the NSLT Project for Asylum seekers.
Unlocking the Potential of Strategic Partnerships and Employment Support for Newcomers
In this podcast, Martha Samer, Manager of Employment Services highlights how crucial employment services are for newcomers dealing with several challenges on their settlement journey. Joining her in this session, Lily Pourzand, Director of Partnerships and Community Engagement shares the benefits of strategic partnerships...
Social Prescribing: How We Implement the Model Successfully
In this podcast, our staff explains what social prescribing means and how we incorporate this approach to support the holistic well-being of our clients. Elaborating on the same, Helen Samimy, Shamima Mili, and Valentyna Burbelo shed light on volunteering, study groups for international medical graduates, and...
Unravelling Complexities of Mental Health Challenges of Newcomers
Elvan Duras and Hengameh Sorouri describe the complex nature of trauma that newcomers from diverse backgrounds struggle with. They also shine a spotlight on our latest Newcomers Autism Project. Listen Here...
A Sneak Peek Into the Mental Health and Addiction Support Group for Newcomer Youth Program
Michelle Krakovich and Stephanie Bogart identify the factors that contribute to newcomer youth’s mental health challenges and elaborate on how our latest support group is focused on preventive care and individual support. Listen Here...
How to Stay Healthy in Winter
As the new year unfolds, it also creates a perfect opportunity to reset your priorities and focus on self-care. Being a newcomer overwhelmed with acclimatizing to the temperature changes, icy roads, and long nights, making resolutions might seem too far-fetched for you at the moment!...
An Overview of CCSYR Programs and Services
Tashia Edwards and Adelina Bridi outline areas of our work, the delivery model, and the best practices we follow to serve the community in York Region. Listen Here...
How to Support Mental Health Challenges of Newcomer Youth
How can I help my teen child deal with depression? Where can I learn how to support the mental health challenges of newcomer youth? Are there free mental health services in Ontario for adolescents? If questions similar to these are troubling you, you are not...
Newcomers’ Guide to Survive Canadian Winter
If you have heard tales about the harsh, dark, and freezing days and are apprehensive about your first winter in Canada, you may rightfully feel nervous. Surviving the challenges may not be easy, but with our newcomers' guide to Canadian winter, you can enjoy the...