Adult Programs - West Neighbourhood House

The Employment Related Services Program provides information and support to help newcomers with their training, education, and employment needs.

Our in-person services are available by appointment only, please contact the staff for more information. We also offer services and support remotely (email, Zoom and other platforms) and by phone.

For information and to register, please call:

416-532-7586 ext …

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Take the stress out of filing taxes
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, many people in our community were working for cash “under the table.” That includes people relying on gig work, such meal-delivery and ride-sharing apps, and those combining several “side hustles” or odd jobs to make ends meet.

Now that so many people have lost jobs …

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At West Neighbourhood House, we are committed to helping immigrants and refugees settle into life in Toronto. We serve all immigrants, no matter their immigration status in Canada and length of residency.

As part of this commitment, we offer programs specifically designed for newcomers:

The Newcomer Settlement Program, which provides information and support to help immigrants …

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The Music School at West Neighbourhood House has been providing adults and children with the chance to experience the joy of music since 1930.

Please note, all Music School programs are on pause. 

Today, students (ages 7+) and of all musical abilities are welcome to enroll in programs at the Music School. Subsidies are available.

The Music School …

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Do you have money worries, financial problems or tax questions? The Financial Empowerment and Problem Solving (FEPS) program is here to help!

We help you make informed decisions by providing support, information, resources and training.

The Financial Empowerment program is open and accepting new clients. We are currently providing one-on-one tax and money advice remotely, over the …

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We believe that violence against women is a human rights violation, hindering a woman’s ability to enjoy basic freedoms and contribute fully to society.

Violence against women is an intentional act of violence that manifests itself through physical, emotional, financial, psychological, sexual, isolation, cyber harassment and other forms of violence used to intimidate women, resulting in …

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PSWs (from left to right) Frehiwot Abreham , Eva Boongaling, Hema Tamang , Beverly Moreau and Wangdue Tsering are photographed at West Neighbourhood House in Toronto on Monday November 9, 2020. Photo: West Neighbourhood House/Chris Young

The Parkdale Assisted Living Program (PAL) provides on-site support services to help older adults and people with disabilities with their daily activities, enabling them to live independently in their own apartment and community.

COVID-19 update: PAL is still operating as normal during COVID-19 with extra precautions and PPE in place. In-person group activities are currently on …

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Our Case Management services assist older adults, people with disabilities and their caregivers to live independently in the community, providing help with intake, in-home and office assessments, individual and family counselling, and more.

Case Management is open and accepting new referrals. We are providing assistance remotely, with in-person support available as needed. Please contact us at …

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Our Caregiver Support Services provide ways for caregivers to reduce and manage their stress and to increase their knowledge, resources and skills as caregivers.

When caregivers have more support, they can provide care longer!

Learn more about our programming for older adults.
Essential Information
What services we provide for caregivers:

Individual and family counseling offered in English, Chinese (Cantonese …

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West Neighbourhood House improves people’s lives through support, advocacy, and public education.

Located at 588 Queen Street West, at Bathurst,  The Meeting Place provides a welcoming place for people who are homeless or marginally housed.

The drop-in centre meets an urgent community need by creating a community space that offers safety and security and where people meet, socialize, and …

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