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Catholic Crosscultural Services

Catholic Crosscultural Services, Brampton Office


Description
COVID19 -- in-person and virtual services available; all group sessions offered online

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Settlement Services

Assessment and action planning, information and referral, supportive counselling, community outreach, education and workshops
  • support with finding housing, accessing child care, health care and other community and social services
  • help completing government forms and applications
  • seasonal income tax clinic
  • connection with community and volunteer opportunities
  • monthly Service Canada clinics to assist with OAS, GIS, CPP, CPP disability and survival benefits
  • weekly virtual English conversation circle
  • participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by Achēv -- (see separate entry), day and evening classes available in various locations
Employment Support -- orientation to the job market
  • workshops covering job search preparation and strategies, labour market information, workplace culture, resume, cover letter and interview preparation, career information and networking opportunities

Women Support Services -- confidential counselling services for newcomer women and their children who have, or are, experiencing domestic abuse
  • individual or group sessions
  • short-term, goal focused counselling including the development of transition and safety strategies and information on rights and options
  • crisis and support counselling to assist individuals seeking immediate assistance
  • linking women to appropriate services in the community that address legal, housing, financial and long term counselling needs
Newcomer Mental Health Program -- culturally appropriate counselling in Hindi, Arabic, English for newcomer individuals, couples and families
  • support and tools to manage the challenges of stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, parenting, family conflict, trauma and other life transitions through individual counselling and educational workshops
Family Literacy Program -- language and age appropriate family reading resources through a lending library
  • activities to encourage and reinforce family language learning
Eligibility
All newcomers including permanent residents, Convention refugees and live-in caregivers
Application Process
Call or email; email form at https://www.cathcrosscultural.org/have-a-question; live chat available on website Email form on website at https://www.cathcrosscultural.org/have-a-question Live chat available on website
Office
905-457-7740
Fax
905-457-7769
Website
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Email
ashiwnath@ccscan.ca
Languages
Arabic, Dari, English, Farsi, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Russian, Sindhi, Sinhalese, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, Yoruba
Contact
Anita Shiwnath, Settlement Services Manager
Email: ashiwnath@ccscan.ca
Phone: 905-457-7740 ext 245
Fees
None
Documents Required
Contact organization for information
Accessibility
Fully accessible - Designated parking at entrance - municipal parking, first hour and evenings free ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator
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Last Updated On
May 26, 2023
Address
164 Queen St E, Suite 306
Brampton, ON, L6V 1B4
Cross street: Centre St N and Queen St E
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Hours of Operation
Mon
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Service Area(s)
  • Etobicoke North
  • Peel Region