Social Services

We offer a range of free services to help low-income Citizens, Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees, Refugee Claimants and Visitors improve financial stability and reduce financial stress. We also offer free employment and support programs and free community workshops every month.

Improve Your Financial Wellbeing

We offer a range of free services to help low-income Citizens, Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees, Refugee Claimants and Visitors improve financial stability and reduce financial stress.

Counselling and Assistance

We can help you…

  • Understand the services and income supports available to make your life easier
  • Navigate the application process for Old Age Security and Ontario Works
  • Obtain government documents, including Ontario Health Card, Social Insurance Number, Driver’s License, Marriage and Birth Certificates
  • Prepare Toronto Community Housing annual rent renewals
  • Access other needed services
  • File your Income Tax
  • Complete forms

We provide…

  • Translation of documents
  • Interpretation and advocation for clients
  • Referrals and other information relating to your situation

For more information, speak to a counsellor:

Maggie Qu (English / Mandarin / Cantonese)
socialservice@universitysettlement.ca
(416) 598-3444 ext. 233 or (647) 617-6657

Tax Clinics

We offer one-on-one income tax filing services, by appointment only. To make an appointment, please contact:

Maggie Qu (English / Mandarin / Cantonese)
socialservice@universitysettlement.ca
(416) 598-3444 ext. 233 or (647) 617-6657

Financial Relief Navigator

Visit the Prosper Canada website to find out about government COVID-19 financial supports and other relief measures you might qualify for.

Ontario Energy Support Program

Visit the Ontario Energy Board website to learn more about how you might be able to reduce the cost of your household electricity bill by applying for a monthly credit to your bill.

Employment and Support Programs

Are you currently receiving Ontario Works? Our free employment and support programs can help you develop job skills and provide you with the counselling you need to reach your life goals.

Virtual Resume Clinic (By Appointment Only)

Our virtual resume clinic is open again! Come and get one-on-one assistance with perfecting your resume. We provide personalized feedback and tips to help you create a standout resume tailored to your career goals.

  • Date: Mondays and Wednesdays
  • Time: 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm (by appointment only)
  • Location: Online via Zoom
  • Cost: FREE
  • Language: English

Integrated Employment Services

Our Integrated Employment Services will help you become job-ready by providing support in your resume preparation, job search, applications, interview skills, and more. To be eligible for case-managed Integrated Employment Services, clients must be a resident of Ontario, of legal working age, and eligible to work in Canada (open work permit, if applicable).

This program is funded by Employment Ontario.

Free Community Workshops

Every month we offer a variety of free workshops covering employment, technology, personal finance, health, citizenship and arts-related topics.