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Peel Multicultural Council

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Description

Immigrant Services -- settlement information and orientation to life in Canada

  • needs assessment; referral to other agencies and government services
  • help filling in government forms and applications
  • English Conversation Circles (ECC)
  • Commissioner of Oaths, document translation and interpretation with service providers
  • crisis support counselling
  • Youth Achieving Employment Project (YAE) research project to develop an intervention for recent postsecondary graduates struggling to find employment
  • Mississauga Cycles cycling mentorship and do-it-yourself Bike Hub
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP)

Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by Achēv -- see separate entry

Enhanced Language Training (ELT) -- sector specific language training with job search workshops and a co-op placement

Community Connections Mentorship Program (formerly HOST 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

Youth Services

  • youth leadership and volunteering opportunities
  • youth conversation circle
  • youth employment programs
  • social and recreational activities including drop in

Community Services

  • digital literacy training
  • free seasonal income tax clinic
  • mobile dental clinic
  • Orientation to Ontario (O2O) webinars

Access centre for Ontario Electricity Support Program - assistance with applications



Eligibility
Varies by program ; permanent residents, refugees or people with protected persons status, and live in caregivers

Digital literacy -- Peel residents with priority to those receiving funds from Ontario Works (OW) or the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
Application Process
Call for appointment or drop in
Office
905-819-1144
Fax
905-542-3950
Website
Visit Website
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
6630 Turner Valley Rd
Mississauga, ON, L5N 2P1
Canada
Languages
Arabic, Cantonese, English, Filipino, French, Hindi, Mandarin, Punjabi, Sindhi, Spanish, Urdu
Fees
None
Documents Required
May vary; contact for information
Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Topic(s)
Social Media
Agency Information
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Copyright
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Last Updated On
January 3, 2025
Address
6630 Turner Valley Rd
Mississauga, ON, L5N 2P1
Cross street: Erin Mills Pkwy and Mississauga Rd; Rear entrance, in the St Alphonsa Syro Malabar Catholic Cathedral building
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Hours of Operation
Mon
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Tue
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Wed
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Thu
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Fri
8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm; walk-in settlement services Mon-Fri 8:30 am-6 pm, also Wed 6 pm-8:30 pm
Service Area(s)
Peel Region