Cornerstone proudly collaborates with the Newcomer Services Office, a vital non-profit organization that walks alongside individuals and families as they build stronger, safer lives in Canada. Whether someone is a newcomer, refugee, or Canadian-born citizen receiving social assistance, their team offers practical help with compassion and dignity.
The Newcomer Services Office provides wraparound support for:
Their mission is simple: help people access the resources they need to thrive.
Remove barriers to mental health care through referrals, translation support, and sliding-scale fees
Their vision centres on building communities where everyone can live with dignity, free from poverty and distress—achieved one person, one family at a time.
When someone is trying to make a fresh start—whether in a new country or under new life circumstances—mental health support can be just as important as housing or income.
Newcomers often carry invisible burdens: trauma from their home countries, grief over loss, stress from cultural adjustment, or anxiety about unfamiliar systems. These emotional challenges can get in the way of successful settlement or stability, yet they’re often overlooked due to stigma, language barriers, or a lack of culturally informed care.
That’s where our partnership comes in.
By working hand in hand, the Newcomer Services Office and Cornerstone help ensure that mental health support isn’t an afterthought, it’s part of the settlement journey. We make it easier for individuals and families to access care without shame, without red tape, and without financial barriers getting in the way.
We will be closed starting Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM and will reopen on January 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM.
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or crisis:
You can also find more local emergency resources here
Cornerstone understands that your mental health comes first. If you wish to speak to a therapist on call, please leave us a message at 905.214.7363 with your name, phone number and a reason for your request.
Wishing you a peaceful and blessed Christmas season.
