Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services

Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services Toronto's community health centre serving new immigrants, refugees and their families. The account is not monitored 7/24. Do not message for appointments.

For service inquiries, pls use the contact forms on our website: https://accessalliance.ca/ Access Alliance's range of programs, services, advocacy and partnerships address medical, social, economic, environmental, settlement and integration issues for immigrants of all ages at all stages of their life. We are a leader in community-based research and advocacy on issues related to the determinants of health and wellbeing and increasing access to services for marginalized groups. We actively seek to break down silos and build linkages with other agencies to increase access to the services needed by immigrants and refugees. Access Alliance also operates a fee-for-service interpretation and translation service employing a network of professionals who provide quality services in more than 200 languages. The Facebook account is not monitored 24/7. For servics please call or use our website contact form. Please do not use Messenger for appointments.

🧡 As we mark , we reminded of how powerful expressive arts can be in supporting newcomers and survivors of gender-based...
11/27/2025

🧡 As we mark , we reminded of how powerful expressive arts can be in supporting newcomers and survivors of gender-based violence (GBV).

Maggie To shares the following about art's healing properties:

✨Trauma lives in the body, not just the mind. For many survivors of gender-based violence, especially newcomers navigating resettlement stress, language barriers, and cultural stigma, speaking about their experiences can feel overwhelming. Healing arts offer another pathway: movement, visual creation, rhythm, and sound. A safe space to feel, release, and process at one’s own pace.

✨ Everyone is creative. Creativity brings joy, self-expression, imagination, and community connection, all essential elements of healing after experiences of violence and displacement. For newcomer families, creative engagement can restore a sense of belonging and rebuild trust in themselves and in others.

✨ In arts-based spaces, participants aren’t “patients” or “clients” they become creators, storytellers, and meaning-makers of their own journeys. For survivors of GBV, this shift matters: art doesn’t just heal — it empowers. It reconnects. It humanizes. It helps individuals reclaim voice, agency, and possibility.

Follow us for more on the power of art in supporting survivors of GBV.

"[I have] to watch every penny,” shared one recipient, “I am so happy and excited to once again be part of the Holiday H...
11/26/2025

"[I have] to watch every penny,” shared one recipient, “I am so happy and excited to once again be part of the Holiday Hamper [program] because it has truly been a great help to me.”

A hamper of tasty treats, small gifts and household necessities can add a little bit of magic to the holiday season for low-income and newcomer families in our local communities. Your support means we can extend the reach of the Access Alliance Holiday Hamper program, making more magic for more families. Making more holidays a little bit brighter.

Want to bring some magic to your neighbours this holiday season? Donate now to our Holiday Hamper program: https://donate.accessalliance.ca/

🧡 For this year’s Of Activism, we're highlighting healing arts for newcomer family wellbeing. Creative expression is a...
11/25/2025

🧡 For this year’s Of Activism, we're highlighting healing arts for newcomer family wellbeing. Creative expression is a powerful tool for trauma recovery, resilience, and healing, especially for newcomer families impacted by gender-based violence (GBV) and resettlement.

In talking about how art frees us to rethink perspectives and possibilities, Izumi Sakamoto shares:

✨ Arts-based approaches help survivors and newcomer families challenge harmful stereotypes, and the silencing effects of GBV. By creating space for storytelling and expression, these approaches also raise awareness about the systemic barriers many continue to face.

✨ Creative practices allow us to rethink what safety, healing, and justice can look like for those affected by GBV. The arts invite us to step beyond our assumptions to see the experiences of survivors and newcomers through a more compassionate, trauma-informed lens.

✨ Engaging in the arts frees us from rigid ways of understanding violence and community support. It opens pathways to more expansive, survivor-centered, and justice-oriented approaches that help newcomer families rebuild their lives.

Follow us for the next 16 days to learn more about harnessing the power of art for newcomer family wellbeing.

In winter, while plant growth above ground slows or stops, below the ground roots continue to grow, expand, and strength...
11/20/2025

In winter, while plant growth above ground slows or stops, below the ground roots continue to grow, expand, and strengthen their systems. This anchors the plant, and prepares it for the next season.

This winter, Green Access is offering hands-on workshops so you can grow new skills and strengths that will benefit you in the warmer months. Discover winter recipes, waste reduction crafts and indoor gardening, and connect with nature in a new way!

Register here: https://forms.gle/1b23zFHmG5GC1Bh18

“It gives us so much happiness during this season and [is] very helpful for us.”—Access Alliance Holiday Hamper recipien...
11/18/2025

“It gives us so much happiness during this season and [is] very helpful for us.”
—Access Alliance Holiday Hamper recipient

Newcomers arrive in Toronto for so many reasons. They come for family, for work, for safety from danger or persecution. Many newcomers struggle to find their footing when they arrive, navigating new spaces, new systems, and new barriers.

Our Holiday Hamper program offers a bit of comfort amid the challenges of adapting to a new home. One past recipient kindly thanked the Holiday Hamper program for "making our first Christmas in Canada... memorable and happy".

Hampers include food, clothing, and toys for kids. They're a bright spark of connection for families in our community who may feel isolated and anxious during the holiday season.

It's thanks to the generosity of corporate donors like Nationwide Appraisal Services, and , as well as community donations (from people like you!) that we're able to bring some magic to local families through the Holiday Hamper program.

Want to make a difference this December? You can donate now at: https://donate.accessalliance.ca/, or contact Keisha at ChildAndFamily@AccessAlliance.ca for more info.

“Thank you for providing for my family. My husband lost his job and this hamper was helpful.” — Access Alliance Holiday ...
11/12/2025

“Thank you for providing for my family. My husband lost his job and this hamper was helpful.” — Access Alliance Holiday Hamper recipient

The holidays can be hard even without the challenges of job loss. For people struggling with reduced income, this time of year can feel particularly stressful and worrisome.

Help those struggling in your community this holiday season by donating to our Holiday Hamper program. Your donation help fill hampers with food, necessities, and kids' gifts, which will then be distributed to low-income families. Last year, 117 families (241 children and 190 adults!) received hampers, thanks to the generosity of our amazing community of donors, sponsors and volunteers.

If you can, please give now: https://donate.accessalliance.ca/

🤒😷🤧 Influenza (the flu) infects the nose, throat, and lungs. It can spread through coughing, sneezing, or talking. Sympt...
11/06/2025

🤒😷🤧 Influenza (the flu) infects the nose, throat, and lungs. It can spread through coughing, sneezing, or talking. Symptoms include fever, sore throat, cough, headache, muscle aches, tiredness and loss of appetite. Vomiting and diarrhea can also occur, especially in kids.

To help prevent the spread of the virus, wash your hands, stay home and/or wear a mask if you're experiencing symptoms, and get vaccinated.

Getting the flu vaccine every year is the best way to prevent serious illness. It's safe, free, and recommended for everyone aged 6 months and older. Contact your family doctor or local pharmacy today to book your flu shot.

For more on how to prevent the flu—including helpful multilingual resources— read our latest blog post here: https://accessalliance.ca/home/blog/its-flu-season-time-to-get-vaccinated/

Check out "Binary & Beyond", a short video with helpful info on breast and chest cancer screening for 2SLGBTQI+ people a...
11/05/2025

Check out "Binary & Beyond", a short video with helpful info on breast and chest cancer screening for 2SLGBTQI+ people aged 40 to 74 in Ontario.

Open Door Program—with the support of the Mid-West Toronto Ontario Health Team—produced this community-led video that explores:

• What breast and chest cancer screening means for 2SLGBTQI+ communities

• How mammograms work, and what to expect

• Where to get screened in Ontario

• Resources and supports for inclusive, affirming care

Watch the video now!: https://youtu.be/16-nBYEUwB4?si=rZq_6aMsa-1WFKW2

❇ All year long Access Alliance staff, volunteers, students and community members stand together for community health, a...
11/03/2025

❇ All year long Access Alliance staff, volunteers, students and community members stand together for community health, as we actively pursue our mission of improving health outcomes for newcomers and their communities.

Community Health and Wellbeing Month 2025 offered a welcome opportunity to connect our work to this year's theme of . October was chock full of programs and events designed to bring together our community members in inclusive and accessible ways to increase knowledge, optimize resources, and build connections.

Across the city last month events like “Walk with a Doc” at Gaffney Park Trail, our Seniors’ Fair at AccessPoint on Jane and the Community Health and Wellbeing Fair to AccessPoint on Danforth brought us together to share, learn, and celebrate together as we continue to stand together in strength and health.

🌾🎋🌾 On Saturday, November 1st, our community came together in the spirit of gratitude. We gave thanks for the earth that...
11/03/2025

🌾🎋🌾 On Saturday, November 1st, our community came together in the spirit of gratitude. We gave thanks for the earth that provides for us, for the hands that plant, tend, and harvest the crops, and for the journey that food takes to reach our tables. We celebrated the bounty of the harvest, which is the result of dedication, resilience, and hard work.

It was also an opportunity to give a big thank you to our volunteer Garden Stewards, who cultivate our rooftop garden.

Community gardeners from Prairie Drive Park gathered to vote for their fellow gardeners in the categories of "Most helpful gardener", "Most productive plot", and "Plot that is closed down for winter the best"!

Thank you to Isaac Crosby (Brother Nature) for grounding this event in the Honorable Harvest teaching.

Thanks to all the hard-working gardeners! We look forward to seeing you next year.

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