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Catholic Crosscultural Services

Catholic Crosscultural Services, Mississauga - 3660 Hurontario St Site


Description

Settlement Services - needs assessment and action planning, information and referrals, supportive counselling, community outreach, and educational workshops

  • support with finding housing, accessing child care, health care and other community and social services
  • help completing government forms and applications, including citizenship applications
  • connection with community and volunteer opportunities
  • free citizenship preparation sessions
  • seasonal income tax clinic
  • monthly Service Canada clinics to assist with OAS, GIS, CPP, CPP disability and survival benefits
  • free oath commissioning/notary public services

Diversity and Inclusion - newcomers learn of rights and responsibilities as community members, impacts of discrimination and biases, Canadian values and enhance inclusive decision-making skills

Youth Wellness Services

  • cultivates wellness among newcomer youth, ages 13-25 years, by facilitating access to services and fostering engagement
  • group activities teach healthy coping mechanisms, resilience, self esteem, leadership development and creative self-expression

Youth Services

  • annual "Youth Lead" events to celebrate talent
  • fosters academic support and leadership abilities
  • coordinates access to employment support services, mentorship opportunities and volunteer roles for newcomer and refugee youth

Employment Access

  • workshops covering job search preparation and strategies, labour market information, workplace culture, resume, cover letter and interview preparation, career information and networking opportunities
  • one-on-one services to support developing action plans to reach employment goals
  • provides resources and referrals for employment needs

Employment Access for Newcomer Women - to empower newcomer women to establish fulfilling careers in the Canadian workforce

  • soft skills development; job market insights; cultural adaptation
  • interview preparation; resume building; career progression
  • community and support
  • job placement - 2 weeks, minimum 18 hours' following the workshop participants can take part in the placement program to put newly acquired skills into practice

Women's Wellness Services - wellness support services available in women-only setting to support newcomer women in enhancing their wellness literacy.

  • women participate in weekly wellness-related sessions to overcome their day-to-day challenges through guided wellness-focused activities

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

Transitional Housing Support Program - women and their children or dependents who identify as victims of family violence are provided referrals to transitional housing or temporary shelter or application for subsidized housing ; these applications are considered Special Priority status due to high safety concerns

Newcomer Mental Health Program -- culturally appropriate counselling support for newcomer individuals, couples and families

  • Crisis Intervention Services - additional support for clients who encounter problems and crisis adjusting to life in Canada
  • 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





Eligibility
All newcomers including permanent residents, Convention Refugees, Live-In Caregivers; Employment Access Programs : Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees, Live-In Caregivers, and temporary resident pathway for extended family members in Gaza of Canadian citizens and permanent residents
Application Process
Call or email; email form on website at https://www.cathcrosscultural.org/have-a-question ; Live chat available on website
Office
905-273-4140
Fax
905-273-4176
Website
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Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
55 Town Centre Court, Suite 401
Toronto, ON, M1P 4X4
Canada
Languages
Arabic, Cantonese, Dari, English, Farsi, Gujarati, Hindi, Korean, Mandarin, Nepali, Pashto, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, Ukrainian, Urdu
Contact
Manjeet Badyal, Settlement Services Manager
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 905-273-4140 ext 6228
Director, Settlement and Program Expansion
Lisa Loong
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 416-757-7010 ext 2208
Fees
None
Documents Required
May vary; contact 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 1, 2025
Address
3660 Hurontario St, Suite 700
Mississauga, ON, L5B 3C4
Cross street: Hurontario St and Burnamthorpe Rd 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 8:00 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)
Peel Region