Social & Settlement Services 

UCSST resource staff work with clients on an individual basis to access government benefits and programs as well as support services offered by other agencies.

Social and Settlement Services

The counsellors assist people with diverse and multiple needs including settlement. Counsellors work with clients on an individual basis and support them in establishing a life in Canada and making changes to enhance quality of life.

UCSST staff provides:

• Information and appropriate referrals
• Supportive, short-term counselling related to emotional, family, health and marital issues
• Assistance with integration and adjustment to life in a new country
• Form completion
• Resume writing
• Advocacy with social, legal, health and pension systems
• Assistance with finding affordable housing and employment
• Assistance with access to government income support programs
• Information and guidance regarding elder care issues and linkages to home support services

Outreach Initiatives

Special visits are made during Christmas and Easter to long-term care facilities by volunteers and staff who distribute small gift packages. This program helps to develop and maintain community ties.

Income Tax Clinic

This service is offered to low-income individuals and families.

Humanitarian Station ‘Leleka‘

We are pleased to announce that UCSST, in cooperation with the ‘Ukrainian Moms in Toronto’ Facebook group, is offering gently used children’s and babies’ clothing and items.

For more information, please call Ukrainian Canadian Social Services Toronto at 416-763-4982 or e-mail info@ucsst.ca.