Alone In Canada - Conclusion: Where to get help or more information

As a newcomer, you are probably experiencing one of the most exciting and difficult times in your life. We hope that the stories, tips and exercises in this book will help you as you build your new life here. Many newcomers have made Canada their home. It takes time, but perhaps one day you may be part of a group that helps other newcomers to settle down. We hope that this book helps you to feel that others understand what you are going through. We are glad that you came to join us here.

Welcome.

There are many places and organizations that can help you to adjust to life in Canada. You may first want to call or visit the immigrant and settlement organizations. These are specifically for newcomers, and have many services and resources that can help you.

Here is a list of organizations that are found in most communities. You can find their telephone numbers in your local telephone directory:

• Telehealth Ontario - free health advice from a nurse. The service is open 24 hours, seven days a week. You can call them for free at  1-866-797-0000.
  
  211 Toronto - is a free, multilingual information line connecting people to community, social, health and government services in Toronto and some surrounding areas. A person trying to find help, give help or volunteer can call 211 in Toronto or (416) 397-4636 if they are outside Toronto.
  
• Library - books, CDs, videos, newspapers, magazines, access to computers and the Internet Community recreation centres - fitness and sport activities, arts and crafts programs
  
• Community information centres - general information and advice on legal, social and education issues Community health centres - medical and counselling services
  
• The book of community services - a list of community agencies in an area. The book may be available in the library or on their Web site.
  
• Public health unit - health information in many languages; nurses who work in the community
  YMCA or YWCA - sports and recreation activities; programs
  that help you find a job, train for a new career or start your
  own business
  Web sites

Web Sites

www.settlement.org
General information on migration and settlement issues

www.ocasi.org
List of immigrant services in Ontario

www.charityvillage.com
Database of jobs in community and social services

www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca
Government information on employment, also a database of jobs

www.camh.net
Information on addiction and mental health

www.nimh.nih.gov
Self-help information on depression

www.selfhelp.on.ca
Guide to starting or joining a self-help group

This book is also available in the following different languages: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Dari, Farsi, French, Hindi, Korean, Punjabi, Russian, Serbian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, Twi and Urdu.

For information on addiction and mental health issues, or a copy of this book, please contact CAMH's R. Samuel McLaughlin Addiction and Mental Health information Centre:

Ontario toll-free: 1 800 463-6273
Toronto: 416 595-6111

To order multiple copies, or other CAMH publication, please contact:

Marketing and Sales Services
Tel.: 1 800 661-1111 or 416 595-6059 in Toronto
E-mail: marketing@camh.net

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