- Description
- Multi-service agency
Conflict Resolution Service: for individuals or groups to resolve disputes, disagreements, or concerns through free and confidential community mediation
Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) and Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)- Peel Region lead intake agency for LEAP (hydro) through Ontario Energy Board
- pre-screening required, qualifying residents receive appointment to complete the application process
- access centre for OESP -- assistance with applications
- for more information on LEAP for Enbridge Gas, contact United Way Simcoe Muskoka, 1-855-487-5327
- assists individuals or families in securing and maintaining stable housing
- assesses clients' housing needs; provides support in navigating housing resources
- addresses any challenges related to housing stability
- collaborates with community organizations, social services, and other stakeholders to ensure comprehensive support for clients
- files income tax for eligible clients by appointment year round.
- assistance accessing health services, education, English language class referrals, translation and interpretation
- orientation and information workshops, referrals regarding government services
- assistance filling out government forms including forms for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
- solution-focused counselling
- individual advocacy when needed to obtain community and government services
- translation of foreign documents for settlement and educational purposes; Commissioner of Oaths for verifying documents
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)- English classes, upon assessment by Achēv -- see separate entry
- childminding may be available for attendees with children 6 months to 6 years
- bus fare for eligible clients
- evening and weekend classes
- assists newcomer students and their families with settling into their schools and communities
- outreach program based in elementary and secondary schools from mid-August to end of June
- helps newcomer youth learn about Canadian culture and society, and interact with youth their own age
- volunteers assist with English language skills, social skills, leadership building activities, life skills workshops
- for newcomers with a disability
- information and referral, advocacy
Growing Together in Peel (CAPC)- for families with young children birth-6 years looking for extra help and living on low incomes
- play programs, parenting information, emotional support
- nutrition programs/food security
- prevention healthcare such as cancer or diabetes screening
- primary healthcare connections/referrals
- service navigation for newcomers
- caregiver and senior's support
- social clubs; wellness sessions
- Eligibility
- Varies by program
- Application Process
- Call, email, drop in or visit website
- Office
- 905-629-1873
- Fax
- 905-629-0791
- Website
- Visit Website
- [email protected]
- Mailing Address
- Burnhamthorpe Library, 3650 Dixie Rd
Suite 103
Mississauga, ON, L4Y 3V9
Canada - Languages
- Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Bosnian, Cantonese, Croatian, Dari, English, Farsi, Hindi, Hungarian, Kurdish, Mandarin, Pashto, Punjabi, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Tamil, Tigrinya, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese
- Executive Director
- Priyanka Sheth
- Fees
- None
- Documents Required
- May vary; contact for details
- Accessibility
- Fully accessible - Ramp outside main entrance ; Automatic doors at main entrance; Accessible washrooms ; Outdoor accessible parking
- Topic(s)
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Copyright
- Findhelp Information Services
- Last Updated On
- December 11, 2023
- Address
- Burnhamthorpe Library, 3650 Dixie Rd, Suite 103
Mississauga, ON, L4Y 3V9
Cross street: Dixie Rd and Burnhamthorpe Rd
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon8:30 am to 5:30 pmTue8:30 am to 5:30 pmWed8:30 am to 5:30 pmThu8:30 am to 7:00 pmFri8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5:30 pm, open Thu until 7 pm; program hours vary; some programs offered evenings and weekends - Service Area(s)
- Peel Region
