Centre for Immigrant and Community Services

Immigrant Resource Centre - multiservice centre with newcomer, job seeker and family services for all ages

Settlement Services

• needs assessment
• information, orientation and referral
• supportive counselling
• newcomer mental health services and crisis intervention
• assists with form filling
• bridging services
• workshops and tours
• support to newcomer tenants in the private rental market
• seasonal income tax clinic for low income families

Community Connections Mentorship Program

• group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks
• trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development

Settlement and Education Partnerships in Toronto (SEPT) (Settlement Workers in Schools)

• outreach program based in elementary and secondary schools from mid-August to end of June, and in libraries and summer school programs from July to mid-August
• homework club
• multi-languages service in North York area, connecting parents and students with the schools, parent interviews with schools, parenting group sessions, settlement information sessions - contact 416-292-7510 ext 1301

Employment Support Services

• sector-specific skills training programs
• one-on-one employment counselling, career exploration and job referrals
• pre-employment skills workshops such as resume, cover letters and interview preparation
• hiring events and job fairs; self-employment and small business workshops

Employment Resource Centre

• walk-in job search centre
• access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone
• staff assistance available
• resource materials
• job boards, labour market information
• resume clinics, mock interviews
• workshops

Early Years Services

• EarlyON Child and Family Centre, preschool education program for children and their parents
• social and learning skills for preschool children
• parenting education
• parent-child interactive activities

Children and Youth Programs

• after school program
• summer camp
• Saturday enrichment classes
• leadership and life skills training, homework help
• employment readiness

Community Service Programs

• social, educational and recreational programs
• interest classes
• health information workshops

Volunteer Services

• training and development
• placements
• public education

Community Garden and Kitchen including

• rental of garden planters
• food skills training programs
• also facility or hall rentals

• Food - Cooking classes and facilities
• Food - Grow / Pick your own food
• Mental Health / Addictions - In-person crisis services
• Emergency / Crisis Services - In-person crisis services

• Greater Toronto Area
• Markham