London & Middlesex Immigration Portal
London & Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership
London & Middlesex Immigration Portal provides information on living, working, and studying in London and Middlesex. To learn more visit the London & Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website.
Settlement Services
Organizations Offering Settlement Services
- To learn about the organizations offering Settlement Services to newcomers in Middlesex County visit: YMCA Newcomer Settlement Services
- To learn more about the Supports for those affected by the Ukrainian crisis visit the London & Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership page at Support for Those Affected by Ukrainian Crisis web page.
- For more information for Ukrainians coming to Canada and those wanting to support them visit Information for Ukraine Nationals Coming to Canada we page.
- For more information regarding resettlement visit the Ukrainian Canadian Congress website
Financial Supports
Services and Supports for Ukrainians
If you are a temporary resident in Canada under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) pathway, you may be eligible to receive financial supports from the federal, provincial and municipal governments. Please visit the following link for information Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel measures
Federal Supports
The federal government is providing one-time transitional financial assistance of $3,000 per adult and $1,500 per child. Applications for assistance must be submitted through the online portal. For more information go to Ukraine immigration measures: Financial assistance.
All applications require a Canadian bank account.
Provincial supports provided through the County of Middlesex
Emergency Assistance: Ukrainians in Ontario under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel pathway may apply for temporary financial support. For more information visit Apply Emergency Assistance
Discretionary Benefits: Discretionary benefits is available to those who are in receipt of Emergency Assistance and includes health related and emergency assistance items. Call 519-434-7321 ext 2236 or @email.
Children's Services
Employment Services
Visitors under Emergency Travel measures enacted by the federal government, including the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) measure, with a 900-series SIN and an open work permit are eligible to apply for the full range of Employment Ontario programs, depending on the program’s eligibility and suitability requirements.
Community Employment Choices
Supports job seekers and businesses in meeting the labour market needs of Middlesex County with job training information, career planning, job search support, job placement opportunities, and incentives, as well as referrals to community resources. Go to communityemploymentchoices.ca/ for more information.
LEADS
Provides assistance to people above the age of 14 with physical, mental health, development and learning disabilities. Individualized skills development and employment support services. Go to www.leadsservices.com/contact-us for more information.
Next Wave (YOU)
Offers programs and supports for youth ages 12-30 within the Strathroy community and Middlesex County. YOU supports youth to build skills, confidence and independence to reach their potential. Go to you.ca for more information
Middlesex County Libraries
There are five employment resource centres located throughout Middlesex County Libraries, available to all residents at no-cost to help people seeking employment, or looking for career training and skill upgrades.
- Dorchester Employment Resource Centre - Dorchester Library
- Strathroy Employment Resource Centre - Strathroy Library
- Parkhill Employment Resource Centre - Parkhill Library
- Glencoe Employment Resource Centre - Glencoe Library
- Lucan Employment Resource Centre – Lucan Library
Business Supports - Start Your Own Business
Community Futures Middlesex "The Business Help Centre"
The Business Help Centre provides guidance for entrepreneurs and business owners in the startup and growth stages. Consulting and Counselling Services are free. Visit the Community Futures Middlesex website
Children's Services
Middlesex Family Connections
Do you have questions about local programs and services for your family? Middlesex Family Connections supports Middlesex families in accessing information about family-centered programs and services in Middlesex County. Whether you are seeking information on child care, speech & language services, mental health supports, municipal recreation facilities, or other family-centered supports and services, you will find what you need at middlesexfamilyconnections.ca.
Child Care Fee Subsidy Program
The Child Care Fee Subsidy Program supports eligible families with the cost of childcare expenses. To learn more about the Child Care Fee Subsidy Program visit: middlesex.ca/departments/social-services/child-care or contact @email.
EarlyON
Middlesex EarlyON programs are free for caregivers and children from birth to six years old. Programs offer free play, storytelling, songs and games as well as opportunities to connect and network with other caregivers and families. EarlyON facilitators can support caregivers with answers to questions about child development and parenting and information about services available through local community agencies. Programs are offered in Middlesex County Library Branches across the County.
For information on program locations, days, and times, visit library.middlesex.ca/middlesex-earlyon. You can connect with the EarlyON team by emailing @email or calling 519-666-2227.
Recreational Subsidy
Can I Play Too?
This program provides financial assistance to families whom reside within the boundaries of the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc or the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex and whose financial situation creates barriers that limit children, in their care, from participating in community sports and recreation programs. Funds may be limited. Click on the following links from the respective Municipality for more information: Strathroy Caradoc - Can I Play Too Program Details or Southwest Middlesex - Can I Play Too Program Details.
Other Community Services and Supports
Library Services
Middlesex County Library is a system of 15 branches that provide free access to quality materials and resources to all residents of Middlesex County, with dedicated, friendly and helpful staff ready to assist you. Library staff are knowledgeable and trusted Community Connectors equipped to help provide information on services available through local community agencies. You can connect with a Community Connector by visiting a Library Branch, calling 519-245-8237 or emailing @email. For information on library locations, and how to get a library card, visit library.middlesex.ca.
Homeless Prevention and Housing
The County of Middlesex provides housing supports to prevent and divert households from experiencing homelessness and to connect them
to financial, social service sector and natural supports. Reach out to the Community Navigator by phone at 519-245-8237, by email at @email.
To learn more, click here for the Homeless Prevention Program (HPP) web page.