The project aims to promote mental health and well-being among South Asian newcomer families in York Region, by providing culturally sensitive and linguistically accessible mental health promotion and prevention services, resources, and community engagement opportunities due to settlement stress, isolation, changes in family dynamics, generational differences and cultural expectations. For this purpose, we are conducting a number of informational sessions, targeted around the issues faced particularly by parents and their children after immigrating, due to the vast differences in culture and institutional structure.
What we Offer
Parenting Workshops
To help parents navigate the challenges of raising children in a new environment. We provide tools and strategies to strengthen parent-child relationships and promote positive mental health.
Inter-generational mental health education
Educational sessions that focus on bringing generational differences and promoting understanding and support within a family.
Settlement support
Our team provides support and assistance to help newcomer families adjust to their new environment and navigate the settlement process.
Community Engagement
Cultural events and activity based community engagement sessions such as gardening are conducted to give the newcomers a sense of inclusion and well being.
Mental Health Infoline
Our mental health infoline functions to provide information regarding mental health services available in York Region for newcomers. Referral services to specialized organizations are also provided.
Register Today!
Call us at our confidential newcomer families mental health infoline: 1-289-236-4090
