RISE program understands that newcomers face barriers and difficulties during their settlement into Canadian Society due to the challenges of finding a job, being away from family, learning a new language and adapting to a new culture.
The stress, anxiety and overwhelming experience of leaving one’s home country and starting anew can be challenging for many newcomers.
RISE provides a range of community-based holistic supports and services to clients to encourage a positive settlement experience that promotes independence, health, recovery and a sense of belonging in their new communities.
Madison’s staff provide services in English, Arabic, Farsi, Spanish, Pashto, and Dari.
Individual Support
RISE Staff assist you to identify your needs, set goals and connect you to community resources and services. RISE staff come from diverse backgrounds and provide you with emotional support on your path to settlement.
Peer Support
Speak and share your experience with someone who understands the stress and challenges of being a newcomer to Canada.
Information Session
Help you get relevant information about housing, social assistance, employment services and orientation to the Canadian health care system and more.
Fun Activities
Join us in social recreational activities which help promote community integration and assist with meeting new people.
Have you experience the following?
- Homesick & Loneliness
- Stress
- Sadness
- Trouble Sleeping
- Nervousness & Anxiety
- Lack of Motivation
- Lack of Hope for the Future
- Information Session
Who can apply?
RISE provides supports to newcomers living in Toronto
- Permanent Residents of Canada
- Protected Persons
- Convention Refugees
- Live-In Caregivers
- 16+ Years of Age
How can I apply?
- 416-977-1333
- [email protected]
YOUR SUPPORT CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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Client Testimonials
The RISE program from Madison Community Services is very helpful and beneficial. I am able to discuss my needs and goals with my worker who helps me make the best and informed decision about my family’s lives in Canada. They help us to find answers for our questions as newcomers. We wish them all the best and thank you so much.
Madison Community Services – RISE program has helped me in many different aspects of my life. My main issue was housing, as my landlord was attempting to evict me illegally. My housing instability and the stress that came with it affected my mental health as well my emotional wellbeing negatively. My United Way funded Madison-RISE Case Manager helped me by accompanying me to the landlord and tenant board court hearing, providing me with emotional support, translation and interpretation services. My Case Manager has gone above and beyond her call of duty to advocate on my behalf as well keep me informed of my rights in Canada. Presently, I have won my LTB court case and I have moved into a new home. I have obtained new housing and have a better understanding of my rights in Canada. I am very grateful to Madison and my Case Manager. I have no words to express how empowered and hopeful I feel about my future.
