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How to Stay Healthy in Canada Winter - CCSYR - York Region - Settlement Services

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!...

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...

National Caregivers Month

This month is National Caregivers Month, and our CCSYR counselling team is excited to announce that CCSYR Counselor Nazanin has prepared an online Mental Health Well-being workshop session tailored explicitly for caregivers on May 18 from 6-7 pm and on May 19 from 4-5 pm....

National Caregivers Month

This month is National Caregivers Month, and our CCSYR counselling team is excited to announce that CCSYR Counselor Nazanin has prepared an online Mental Health Well-being workshop session tailored explicitly for caregivers on May 18 from 6-7 pm and on May 19 from 4-5 pm....

Celebrating Mother’s Day with Love and Gratitude!

On May 12th, we celebrated Mother's Day with Ukrainian newcomers, creating an unforgettable occasion! A heartfelt thank you to The Purse Project @purseprojectyork and Sandra Moniz @sandra_connects for their generous purse donation, bringing immense joy to our attendees. Your support is truly cherished! ❤️👜Special thanks to St. Mary...