Language Interpreter Services
The Language Interpreter Services program supports a network of community organizations to deliver spoken language interpretation services across Ontario. These services help victims of domestic violence who have limited English or French language skills get social, healthcare and legal services, including the Domestic Violence Court System. They can get this service in over 60 languages, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
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Over 5,000 clients who experience domestic violence receive Language Interpretation Services each year to help them get social, healthcare and legal services.
All social, healthcare and legal service providers can request Language Interpreter Services on behalf of their clients who are victims of domestic violence. They can request these services by contacting an agency that delivers the program in communities across Ontario. A list of these agencies is here.
The Language Interpreter Services program is part of the Ontario Government’s Domestic Violence Action Plan The Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration delivers this program. It is funded by the Ontario Women’s Directorate.
Information about calls for proposals will be posted here. The Ministry also distributes information about funding opportunities by email. If you want your organization to be added to our current email list, please contact us at LIS@ontario.ca.
