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Program: New to Canada  
Organization: The 519 - Toronto - Sundays Drop-in
Phone Numbers: 416-392-6874
Fax: 416-392-0519
Email: info@The519.org
Website: www.the519.org/programs/category/new-to-canada
Address:
519 Church St
Toronto, ON
M4Y 2C9
Location: Cross street: Church St and Wellesley St E
Accessibility: Partially Accessible    Partially Accessible
Accessibility Notes: Partially Accessible - Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features; Easy access to elevator - with braille
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-9 pm
Public Contacts: Polina Rakina - Manager, Newcomer Settlement
prakina@The519.org
Lisa Duplessis - Director, Programs and Community Services
lduplessis@the519.org
Service Description: New to Canada - One-On-One Settlement Coordination for LGBTQ+ newcomers
  • help with immigration forms about hearing, housing, employment, education
  • by appointment
  • weekly program designed for Convention Refugees and Permanent Residents
  • sessions explore issues related to settlement in Canada
Among Friends LGBTQ+ Refugee Support Group
  • weekly presentations and information sessions on topics such as immigration/refugee law, employment and accessing healthcare
  • light meal provided during sessions

Fees: None
Application: Register online at www.the519.org/regtontc or email NewToCanada@The519.org
Eligibility / Target Population: Newcomers - LGBTQ+ immigrants and refugees
Languages: English
Area Served:
Greater Toronto Area  
See Also: Immigrant, Newcomer, and Refugee Services
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Two-Spirit, Queer (LGBTQ+)
Mentoring Programs for Children and Youth

This information was last completely updated on August 22, 2025

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