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Arab Community Centre of Toronto

Newcomer Services - Etobicoke Head Office


Description

Range of services and programs provided through communication channels such as phone, email, Zoom, Google Meet, WhatsApp and other channels, either in group sessions or individually; physical location is accessible by appointment

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Settlement Services

  • information and referral services, housing and legal assistance
  • translation and interpretation services
  • counselling for students, individuals and families
  • youth counselling and parenting sessions
  • orientation programs
  • Community Connections Mentorship Program for community support
  • volunteer befriending for help adapting to the community and learning life skills
  • group sessions such as wellnesss, English conversation classes, digital literacy
  • referral services for credential assessment through World Education Services (WES)

Refugee Services

  • support with attending inquiries
  • assistance finding employment opportunities
  • guidance with accessing social, welfare and legal services
  • housing referral and assistance connecting with potential landlords
  • provision of social and cultural activities
  • Ontario Community Program Participation for placement of Ontario Works recipients as volunteers

Career Café - assists newcomers understand and integrate into the Canadian job market

  • provides one-on-one and group sessions, both online and in-person
  • offers self assessment tools,
  • provides guidance in resume and cover letter writing
  • assists in researching the job market and gives networking support

Access Centre for Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)

  • introduction to OESP; eligibility information
  • assistance with applications; assistance in renewing previous applications
Eligibility
No restrictions
Application Process
Drop in or call for appointment
Office
416-231-7746 ext 221
Website
Visit Website
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
295 The West Mall
Suite 200
Toronto, ON, M9C 4Z4
Canada
Languages
Amharic, Arabic, Armenian, Assyrian, Dari, Dutch, English, Farsi, French, Hindi, Kurdish, Pashto, Punjabi, Somali, Swahili, Tigrinya, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu
Executive Director
Dima Amad
Fees
Free -- fees for non-settlement services translations
Documents Required
Contact organization for information
Accessibility
Fully accessible - Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms Designated parking
Topic(s)
Social Media
Agency Information
View Agency Profile
Copyright
Findhelp Information Services
Last Updated On
December 5, 2024
Address
295 The West Mall, Suite 200
Toronto, ON, M9C 4Z4
Cross street: The West Mall and Bloor St W
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Hours of Operation
Program hours vary; call for information
Service Area(s)
  • Greater Toronto Area
  • Peel Region