Community Cultural Support
Providing culturally sensitive and language specific programming.
What is the Cultural Outreach Program?
The Cultural Outreach Program is comprised of many counsellors and outreach workers whom are able to provide culturally sensitive and language specific programming. The Outreach Program is funded by United Way and the Region of York. We are able to provide counselling, Women’s Groups, workshops, and presentations in many different languages.
What We Do
Positive Parenting
Our staff are trained and certified in the Triple P Parenting Program, as well as other parenting programs. This program is world renowned and can provide a practical way to develop skills, strategies, and the confidence to handle any tricky parenting situation. Backed by scientific research, Triple P Parenting is a program that can be accessed by you in a variety of different languages. Triple P Parenting can be provided in a group or individual setting.
Women’s Support Groups
Women’s Support Groups are provided by our multilingual staff to provide a safe space for women to come together and talk about issues that they face in their everyday life. Some of the topics covered include:
- Self-care and Resiliency
- Stress and Anxiety Management
- Healthy Relationships
- Boundaries and Communication
- Yoga, Zumba, Mindfulness
Check out our Calendar for more details on upcoming groups.
Counselling
Counselling is provided to individuals, couples, and families in various languages and through a culturally informed lens. Our counsellors are registered Psychotherapists and Social Workers who use a variety of modalities to support the various difficulties that clients may be going through.
Community Volunteer Ambassadors: Training Program
Join us and be part of a positive change in your community by building healthy families and healthy communities! A program for newcomer adults/parents to get to know their community, schools, and other resources.
In this interactive 10-12 sessions training you will learn:
- Positive Parenting strategies
- Understand the school system
- Strengthen family relationships
- Promote Literacy Skills
- Know your rights and responsibilities
- Connect to services and resources in York Region
This training is designed to increase your skills/opportunities by volunteering in/at:
- Community organizations
- Your child’s school
- Supporting families in your own communities
- Collaborating with settlement workers/Principals, other agencies and FSYR to help Newcomer families integrate into their new environment in York Region
More Information
Languages Provided
- Hindi
- Urdu
- Farsi
- Mandarin/Cantonese
- Punjabi
Locations
- Markham
- Vaughan
- Richmond Hill
Fees
- Cultural Outreach Groups: Free of Charge
- Positive Parenting Programs: Free of Charge
- Counselling: Based on a sliding scale
“Since beginning of this group, I’ve noticed a really positive change in the way I think, feel, and act. I feel more aware of my thoughts and emotions, and I’ve learned to pause and think before reacting to difficult situations. I also feel less overwhelmed because I have a better understanding of what I’m feeling and why.”
“I’ve become more patient and compassionate with myself. I’ve realized that it’s okay to have difficult days and that I don’t always have to be hard on myself. I’m also more open to talking about my feelings.”
“The most beneficial part was being able to share my experiences and feelings with others who understood me, while learning new coping strategies and realizing that I’m not alone.”