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Description

Virtual support over the phone, call main office or email; will reply in an hour; in-person support also available; masks provided
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Support on Immigration and Refugee Issues

  • holistic case management and services to precarious migrants and refugee populations; new clients may drop in Mondays 9:30 am-4 pm

Refugee Hearing Orientation and Appeal Preparation (Ready Tour)

  • allows refugee claimants to learn what will happen during hearing, how to be ready and what happens after decision is made; session occurs twice a month
  • Appeal Info Session for rejected refugees wanting to learn how to appeal a negative decision after the hearing
  • registration - calendar available in the immigration section of the website

Transitional Housing

  • transitional housing for refugee claimant women and children, capacity 30 for stays up to 12 months
  • help with the refugee process, including legal, mental health, social services and other referrals; support and accompaniment to appointments

Food Distribution and Income Security Program

  • food hampers for vulnerable populations regardless of immigration status

Primary Health Care Clinic

  • by appointment; no Ontario Health Insurance required

Support Groups and Activities for Women

  • ongoing information-sharing on issues relevant to women adapting to a new culture
  • community activities, field trips, skills workshops

English Language Learning (ELL)

  • free beginner and intermediate online English classes
  • primarily for people without status and/or in a situation of vulnerability.

Youth Program

  • for newcomer youth regardless of immigration status
  • offers mutual support, volunteering and skills development, social and sports activities, Wednesdays 4 pm-6 pm

Services for Victims/Survivors of Human Trafficking

  • holistic support and full range of services
  • legal information, immigration, housing, employment support, counselling



Eligibility
People with precarious migration status including refugee claimants, people without status, victims and survivors of human trafficking

Shelter -- refugee women and children
Application Process
Call for an appointment or drop in on Mondays (except holidays); appointments can also be booked online
Office
416-469-9754
Office Services - WhatsApp
437-217-3786
Fax
416-469-2670
Website
Visit Website
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
208 Oakwood Ave
Toronto, ON, M6E 2V4
Canada
Languages
Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, French - call front desk for appointment, Other - access to interpreters for other languages, website available in English, French and Spanish
Contact
Tsering Lhamo, Associate Director
Email: [email protected]
Senior Director
Diana Gallego
Email: [email protected]
Fees
None
Documents Required
May vary; contact for information
Accessibility
Partially accessible - Wheelchair accessible building from Glenhurst entrance but washrooms not accessible
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Copyright
Findhelp Information Services
Last Updated On
May 2, 2025
Address
208 Oakwood Ave
Toronto, ON, M6E 2V4
Cross street: Oakwood Ave and St Clair Ave W
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Hours of Operation
Mon
9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Tue
9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Wed
9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Thu
9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Fri
9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Mon-Fri 9:30 am-5 pm
Service Area(s)
  • Durham Region
  • Greater Toronto Area
  • Halton Region
  • Peel Region
  • York Region