Registration for New to Canada settlement services is temporarily unavailable
Thank you for your interest in The 519’s New to Canada settlement services.
We are currently unable to accept new registrations as we are at service capacity. To ensure we maintain the highest level of support for our current clients who rely on our services, registration for new clients is temporarily closed until further notice. Continue to check our website for updates.
The 519 remains committed to supporting the LGBTQ+ refugee and newcomer communities and look forward to assisting you when capacity allows. We appreciate your understanding.
In the meantime, we encourage you to explore the resources provided on our website, and in the New to Canada booklet.
The 519 Newcomer Settlement Team
New to Canada Booklet
Click here to download The 519 Resource Guide for LGBTQ+ refugee claimants. The guide includes:
- a list of The 519 programs and services,
- lists local LGBTQ+ organizations, social support groups, and community resources,
- important contact numbers for crisis situations, including mental health hotlines, shelters, and legal support and,
- an overview of the immigration process
The multilingual Refugee Hearing Preparation (RHP) Guide remains useful to educate, guide, and support refugee claimants who are preparing for their refugee hearings. Download the guide in:
IMPORTANT! The Refugee Preparation Hearing Guide was last updated in 2019/2020. Some of the information, particularly about processes, has now changed. These changes are not reflected in the RHP Guide. Up-to-date and expanded information is available at My Refugee Claim.
