Services and Supports for 2SLGBTQI+ Newcomers
One-on-One Settlement Appointments
Our 2SLGBTQI+ Community Health Worker meets with clients one-on-one to identify their settlement needs, make referrals inside and outside the agency, and support clients through the refugee process. Support is provided for housing, legal issues, financial insecurity, employment and questions about refugee claims. The 2SLGBTQI+ Community Health Worker also connects clients to community resources. Interpretation services are available for all appointments.
You can call 416-693-8677 to book an appointment or for more information contact us at: amongfriends@accessalliance.ca.
Ongoing Group Programming
We offer a variety of in-person group programs for our community members to connect with other 2SLGBTQI+ newcomers, learn valuable skills, gain knowledge about the 2SLGBTQI+ community and have fun in a safer space. Currently we have two main group programs at our Danforth and Jane locations. A meal and TTC tickets are provided for all of our regular group programs.
For more information about our group programming you can send us an email at: amongfriends@accessalliance.ca
Thursday Program at Danforth
Our Thursday Program focuses on building 2SLGBTQI+ newcomer connections and community, mental well-being, learning about settling in Canada, advocacy, stress management and community resources.
The program runs every Thursday at our Danforth location, 3079 Danforth Avenue, from 5 pm – 7 pm.
Employment Programs at Jane
Our Employment Program runs on an ongoing cycle. Over the course of several weeks, participants learn valuable employment skills related to job seeking, resume building, and interviews, in a Canadian context.
Registration is required for this program.
The Employment Program typically runs on Monday evenings at our Jane location, 761 Jane Street.
Special Community Events & Programming
We also offer a variety of different programs throughout the year focused on different subjects such as mentoring, job fairs, social outings, advocacy, and celebrations. To keep up-to-date about our events subscribe to our mailing list using this link: http://eepurl.com/iDAIq2
Annual Pride Events
June is Pride Month and is a special time at Access Alliance where we celebrate 2SLGBTQI+ newcomers. Together we learn about the history and roots of Pride Month, prepare for the celebrations and take part in special events. We host Pride events throughout the month that brings everyone together to celebrate the beauty, resilience, bravery, strength and authenticity of 2SLGBTQI+ communities. Of course, there is food, cake and lots of glitter! Together we create posters and signs that we carry as we march together in Toronto’s Pride March, one of the largest Pride festivals in the world. Check our program calendar in the months leading up to June for more information.
Volunteer Opportunities
We have many opportunities within Access Alliance and the 2SLGBTQI+ Newcomer Program to share skills, build community, and learn new things. Access Alliance welcomes 2SLGBTQI+ newcomers to volunteer in our various programs. Click here to find out more information about volunteering.