NOTE: Services will likely be impacted in response to COVID-19. Please contact any service prior to visiting in person.
Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services
Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services, Etobicoke Central
- Description
- COVID19 -- all offices are open for appointments; services are offered remotely over the phone, zoom, email
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Settlement Services- orientation, information, assessment and referral
- supportive counselling for youth, families and women
- employment and educational counselling
- commissioner for taking affidavits
- sessions on housing, education, health care, social assistance, legal assistance, immigration, citizenship, professional licensing and job search
- confidential short-term counselling for youth, adults or families experiencing a crisis situation related to adjusting to life in Canada, mental health, intimate partner violence, substance misuse, trauma, interpersonal problems, parenting or other situation
- 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
- full time classes
- childminding for children 19 months-5 years while parents attend classes
- women experiencing mental health struggles and stresses can meet, socialize, share experiences, network, learn and stay active; offered in partnership with Canadian Mental Health Association
- five-week online course for Ontario Works recipients struggling to find jobs or facing multiple complex barriers to employment.
- after assessment, participants join a 80-hour pre-employment development workshop that includes career exploration and employment skills development
- after workshop, participants have post-hiring support for six months.
- for newcomers including internationally trained professionals and tradespeople
- individual coaching, linking to resources, and employment workshops
- helps women gain the knowledge and skills needed to get a job in the customer service/food service sectors, includes:
- customer service and food sector-based labor market trends
- food and customer service workplace environment; customer service essentials
- how to use a cash register; food handling certification
- understanding employer hiring and screening practices
- job maintenance
- Eligibility
- Permanent residents, refugee claimants, Convention refugees, and first generation Canadians
- Application Process
- Varies for different services -- call for information
- Toll Free
- 1-844-493-5839
- Office
- 416-233-0055
- Fax
- 416-233-5141
- Website
- Visit Website
- info@polycultural.org
- Mailing Address
- 3363 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON, M8X 1G2
Canada - Languages
- Arabic, Croatian, English, French, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Other - interpretation may be arranged for other languages,
- Documents Required
- May vary; contact for information
- Accessibility
- Fully accessible - Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall
- Topic(s)
- Mental Health / Addictions - In-person crisis services
- Emergency / Crisis Services - In-person crisis services
- Employment / Training - Newcomer employment programs
- Government / Legal - Community legal services
- Newcomers - English as a second language
- Newcomers - Newcomer employment programs
- Newcomers - Refugees
- Newcomers - Settlement services
- Agency Information
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- Copyright
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- Last Updated On
- February 23, 2023
- Address
- 3363 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON, M8X 1G2
Cross street: Islington Ave and Bloor St W
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon8:30 am to 5:00 pmTue8:30 am to 5:00 pmWed8:30 am to 5:00 pmThu8:30 am to 5:00 pmFri8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm - Service Area(s)
- Greater Toronto Area
