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Centre for Immigrant and Community Services


Description

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 - contact 416-940-3360

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 301

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

Seniors and Family Programs

  • form filling
  • supportive counselling
  • client intervention assistance
  • social, educational and recreational programs
  • support groups
  • health information workshops

Volunteer Services

  • training and development
  • placements
  • public education

Community Kitchen including

  • food skills training programs
  • also facility or hall rentals
Eligibility
No restrictions
Application Process
Call or drop in
Office
416-292-7510
Fax
416-292-9120
Website
Visit Website
Email
[email protected]
Languages
Arabic, Bengali, Cantonese, Dari, English, Farsi, Filipino, French, Gujarati, Hebrew, Hindi, Korean, Kurdish, Mandarin, Punjabi, Russian, Sindhi, Spanish, Tamil, Ukrainian, Urdu, Other - not all languages available for all programs
Contact
Theresa Peng, Program Manager
Phone: 416-293-4565 ext 2110
Fees
None - nominal fees for some activities
Documents Required
May vary; contact for information
Accessibility
Fully accessible - Designated parking at entrance ; Easy access to elevator - lowered buttons ; Non-powered swing doors ; Barrier free washrooms
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Last Updated On
September 25, 2024
Address
2330 Midland Ave
Toronto, ON, M1S 5G5
Cross street: Midland Ave and Hwy 401
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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)
  • Greater Toronto Area
  • Markham