Social Services Programs
COSTI’s Social Services Division provides critical support in housing, mental health, family care, domestic violence prevention and other settlement needs, ensuring newcomers receive comprehensive assistance for successful integration into the community.
Ukrainian Housing Host Program
Since April 2022, COSTI’s Ukrainian Housing Host program has helped over 1,270 Ukrainian newcomers, majority of whom arrived in Canada through the Canada Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) visa, addressing immediate needs such as short-term housing, medical, health, financial support and education for children. Employment opportunities were accessed through referrals and English classes. Through outreach efforts with churches, funders and partners, as well as the recruitment of host families through ads and government support, newcomers were successfully connected with supportive hosts, ensuring a warm welcome and the necessary assistance.
Learn more: Ukrainian Housing Host Program
Family and Mental Health Services
Compassionate support is provided to individuals, couples and families facing emotional and psychological challenges through counselling, education and community development, fostering resilience and well-being.
Learn more: Family and Mental Health Services
Gambling, Gaming, and Technology Use Services
Culturally appropriate, language-specific counselling is delivered to ethnocultural communities to address and prevent harm from problem gambling, gaming and technology use.
Learn more: Problem Gambling Services
Housing Support Services
We provide crucial housing assistance to those in need, including the unhoused and the marginalized and those fleeing domestic violence, helping them with securing stable housing as well as strategies to prevent eviction.
Learn more: Housing Services
Seniors Services
Through this program, we engage seniors in the community and enhance their digital literacy, helping them stay connected with loved ones and participate fully in community life.
Learn more: Seniors Services
Settlement Services
We support newcomers specifically in the GTA by providing comprehensive assistance, including needs assessments, counselling, information and referrals, to help them settle and thrive.
Learn more: Settlement / Citizenship
Violence Against Women Services
To uplift and protect newcomer and refugee women and their children, COSTI offers culturally sensitive counselling to those at risk or affected by domestic abuse, empowering them towards safety and healing.
Learn more: Violence Against Women
Youth Services
We support youth in finding employment, exploring careers and gaining leadership experience, while also providing emotional support and holistic services for a successful integration into Canadian life.
Learn more: Children and Youth
