For more information please call 1-800-263-2075 ext. 201
or send an email to SETTLEMENT@ccsyr.org
Settling in Canada is easier together. Every year, over 5000 immigrants receive our assistance. Settlement services are provided for families and individuals in English, Farsi, Mandarin, Russian, Arabic, Turkish, Dari, Spanish, Tagalog and other languages. Our goal is to support newcomers settle and integrate into their new communities.
Settlement services are provided for immigrant families and individuals in over 30 languages. Our goal is to help newcomers settle and integrate into communities in York Region. Our friendly and experience settlement professionals can help you.
Through the partnership with school boards in York Region, school settlement workers can support newcomer students and their families in their local schools for:
Did you know your public library has FREE resources to support your English learning, job searching and career help, help with children’s school studies, information about your community and services, opportunities to meet friends, and have fun with your family?
We provide community connections to newcomers in group settings with the help and support of community members as volunteers and mentors. We organize various events such as professional networking café, conversation circles, networking sessions, cultural celebrations, volunteer orientations……
The Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program is an Employment and Social Development Canada-Led integrated skills development program funded by IRCC. As part of a large array of programs that bring together a range of youth services and initiatives under the Government of Canada’s youth policy. This program is to help newcomer youth age 15-30 navigate through the labour market and to successfully transition into sustained employment.
English Conversation Circle (In-person)
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
ECC Special Event: Understanding Our Climate Emergency (Online )
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Walk-in Counselling at Library
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
65 Side Hustles (Online)
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Mental Health Week: Stress Management for Newcomers
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Mental Health Week: Forest Bathing Workshop
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Home Safety for Older Adults长者居家安全锦囊 (线上讲座)
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Online English Conversation Circles (ECCs)
2:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Mental Health Week: Creative thinking for newcomers
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Walk-in Counselling at Library
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Mental Health Week: Anxiety and Autism
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Mental Health Week: Emotion Regulation Workshop
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Mental Health Week: Self-care Management
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Mental Health Week: Self-esteem
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
ECC Special Event: Understanding Our Climate Emergency (In-person)
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
English Conversation Circle (Online )
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Walk-in Counselling at Library
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
English Language Cafe (In-person)
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
ESL Cafe (VPL) (In-person)
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
ESL Cafe (Online)
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Online English Conversation Circles (ECCs)
2:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Let's Talk Arts听故事赏名画:生命的救赎—梵高 (线上讲座)
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Walk-in Counselling at Library
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
7 Ways of Learning English at Library (Online)
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
VPL ESL Book Club (Online)
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
English Conversation Circle (In-person)
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
English Conversation Circle (Online )
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Walk-in Counselling at Library
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
English Language Cafe (In-person)
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Online English Conversation Circles (ECCs)
2:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Be Safe On the Road (Online)
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Walk-in Counselling at Library
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
National Caregiver Month Workshop
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
National Caregiver Month Workshop
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Walk-in Counselling at Library
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Emotions (线下讲座)
10:00 am - 11:30 am
ESL Cafe (Online)
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Online English Conversation Circles (ECCs)
2:15 pm - 4:15 pm
APL ESL Book Club (Online)
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Walk-in Counselling at Library
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Becoming a Canadian Citizen最新公民入籍须知 (线上讲座)
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Chat GPT (Online)
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
English Conversation Circle (In-person)
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
English Conversation Circle (Online )
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Walk-in Counselling at Library
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
English Language Cafe (In-person)
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Get to Know Your City Series: How to Start Your Own Business in Richmond Hill (Online)
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Online English Conversation Circles (ECCs)
2:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Autism Parent and Caregiver workshop
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Walk-in Counselling at Library
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Protecting and Visiting Natural Areas in Canada (Online)
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
English Conversation Circle (In-person)
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
English Conversation Circle (Online )
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Walk-in Counselling at Library
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
ESL Cafe (Online)
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Money Basics for Newcomers (Online)
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Online English Conversation Circles (ECCs)
2:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Let’s Talk Arts III 听故事赏名画:生命的香味--高更(线上讲座)
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Walk-in Counselling at Library
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
VPL ESL Book Club (Online)
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
English Conversation Circle (In-person)
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
English Conversation Circle (Online )
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Walk-in Counselling at Library
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
ESL Cafe (VPL) (In-person)
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Elder Healthcare in Ontario安省长者健康医疗服务简介 (线上讲座)
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Online English Conversation Circles (ECCs)
2:15 pm - 4:15 pm
English Conversation Circle (Online)
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
General Settlement (Online)
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Walk-in Counselling at Library
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Service Canada: Government Programs and Services for Seniors (Online)
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
English Conversation Circle (In-person)
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
English Conversation Circle (Online )
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Walk-in Counselling at Library
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
ESL Cafe (Online)
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Online English Conversation Circles (ECCs)
2:15 pm - 4:15 pm
English Conversation Circle (Online)
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Walk-in Counselling at Library
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Know Your Rights at Work (Online)
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Walk-in Counselling at Library
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Online English Conversation Circles (ECCs)
2:15 pm - 4:15 pm
English Conversation Circle (Online)
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
APL ESL Book Club (Online)
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Walk-in Counselling at Library
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
By dialing the toll free number 1-800-263-2075 Ext. 201 you will be booked with one of the settlement counsellors. Based on your needs and eligibility, we will refer you to Welcome Centre services. Click here to know more.
We help families with school registration process and understanding the elementary and secondary school system. Click here for support
We have group sessions on how to use library resources for improving English, for job searching, etc. click here to see our event calendar.
We have professional counsellors to support you during difficult times. We provide support to people experiencing loneliness, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and more. Click here to learn more.