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Language and Skills Training Services, Markham North Welcome Centre
Office: 289-846-3645Visit Website
Welcome Centre Immigrant Services, Markham North, 8400 Woodbine Ave, Ste 102 & 103
Markham, ON, L3R 4N7 (2km)
Markham, ON, L3R 4N7 (2km)
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COVID19 -- contact location for COVID service updates
Enhanced Language Training for Internationally Trained Professionals -- sector specific language training and career orientation in finance and accounting
Settlement Services
Enhanced Language Training for Internationally Trained Professionals -- sector specific language training and career orientation in finance and accounting
- individual counselling and action plan development
- volunteer placement, mentoring, networking, resume and interview preparation
- language skills training in English for work or studies, Canadian culture, settlement and employment information
Settlement Services
- orientation, assistance with documentation, interpretation and translation
- information and referral -- employment, housing, health, legal
- crisis intervention and supportive counselling
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COVID19 -- contact individual centres for service updates; services available by phone, email or video; call 1-877-761-1155 or email info@welcomecentre.ca for more information
One-stop service to guide and support immigrants and newcomers
Settlement and Integration Services
Employment Supports
Other Services
One-stop service to guide and support immigrants and newcomers
Settlement and Integration Services
- needs assessment and Information and referral to community and social services including support with finding housing, child care, registering children in school, health care, legal information and government services and benefits
- youth, women and older adults programs and services
- language skills training in English for work or studies, Canadian culture, settlement and employment information
- individual counselling and action plan development
- volunteer placement, mentoring, networking, resume and interview preparation
Employment Supports
- needs assessment and individual action plan with one to one coaching
- pre-employment workshops, job search assistance with resumes, cover letters, job search tips and interview coaching
- information on accreditation and qualifications
- Job Search Workshops program and walk-in job search centre with access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone, staff assistance available, resource materials, job boards, labour market information
Other Services
- appointments with York Regional Police
- assistance to find or maintain housing, eviction prevention, Tuesdays, in partnership with The Housing Help Centre (see separate entry)
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Newcomer support ministry
- helps with arranging temporary accommodation
- assistance with documents and applications
- orientation and job search
- volunteer opportunities
- located at an English and Arabic speaking Congregation at Chapel Place Presbyterian Church, Arabic Presbyterian Church in Canada
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COVID19 -- contact individual centres for service updates; services available by phone, email or video; call 1-877-761-1155 or email info@welcomecentre.ca for more information
One-stop service to guide and support immigrants and newcomers
Settlement and Integration Services
Employment Supports
Other services
One-stop service to guide and support immigrants and newcomers
Settlement and Integration Services
- needs assessment, Information and referral to community and social services including support with finding housing, child care, registering children in school, health care, legal information and government services and benefits
- language skills training in English for work or studies, Canadian culture, settlement and employment information
- individual counselling and action plan development
- volunteer placement, mentoring, networking, resume and interview preparation
Employment Supports
- pre-employment workshops, information on accreditation and qualifications
- SOAR (Skills, Opportunities, Action plan, Resources) -- Office Administration Employment Training- help low and moderate income earning immigrant women to enter the job market, especially in office/administrative work
- 6 weeks of virtual training on developing computer skills/ job search strategies/soft skills
- one-on-one job search coaching
- 4 weeks placement with potential employers
- connection to employment opportunities
- call to arrange intake interview and pre-screening assessment
- individual action plan with one to one coaching
- Job search workshops program and walk-in job search centre with access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone, staff assistance available, resource materials, job boards, labour market information
Other services
- youth workshops, homework club
- parenting workshops
- seniors' social club, wellness group
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One-stop service to guide and support immigrant women, children (6-12 years), youth (13-24 years) and seniors from diverse backgrounds as they integrate into Canada
Settlement and Integration Services
Employment Supports
Other services
Settlement and Integration Services
- needs assessment, information and referral to community and social services including support with finding housing, child care, registering children in school, health care, legal information and government services and benefits
- language skills training in English for work or studies, Canadian culture, settlement and employment information
- individual counselling and action plan development
- volunteer placement, mentoring, networking, resume and interview preparation
Employment Supports
- pre-employment workshops, information on accreditation and qualifications
- SOAR (Skills, Opportunities, Action plan, Resources) -- Office Administration Employment Training- help low and moderate income earning immigrant women to enter the job market, especially in office/administrative work including
- 6 weeks of virtual training on developing computer skills/ job search strategies/soft skills
- 2 weeks one-on-one job search coaching
- 4 weeks placement with potential employers
- connection to employment opportunities
- call to arrange intake interview and pre-screening assessment
- individual action plan with one to one coaching
- job search workshops program and walk-in job search centre with access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone, staff assistance available, resource materials, job boards, labour market information
Other services
- youth workshops, homework club
- parenting workshops
- seniors' social club, wellness group
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Settlement services for newcomers and international students, including workshops for the immigrant community
Youth Employment Services
Youth Employment Services
- internships
- summer jobs
- job skills workshops including resumes and interviewing skills
- outreach and cultural activities
- indoor stage events
- outdoor activities: performances, entertainment, speakers, music, food,
- social celebrations
- adult and youth volunteer opportunities
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Supportive services for immigrants from Taiwan
- hosts cultural and recreation activities
- information and referral services for newcomers, visitors, international students and older adults
- orientation and educational training programs
- home and hospital visits
- supportive counselling
- assistance with income tax and applications for Canadian Citizenship, Passport, OHIP, Child Tax Benefit, Old Age Security Pension, Birth, Marriage or Death Certificates
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Cross-Cultural Community Services Association, The, TCCSA York Centre
Office: 905-948-1671Visit Website
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COVID19 -- all locations now open to the public, and services are now available in-person, via telephone, email and other online tools
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Assists newcomers to adapt to life in Canada
Settlement Services
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Assists newcomers to adapt to life in Canada
Settlement Services
- orientation and cultural transition counselling services
- information and referral
- translation and interpretation
- on education, immigration, housing, transportation, children's benefit, taxation, employment, health care system, citizenship, senior's benefits, recreation
- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by Achēv -- see separate entry, childminding for eligible attendees, full-time, part-time and evening classes
- programs for youth, seniors, and women
- EarlyON parenting program
- recreation activities, workshops and seminars, volunteer training program, and heritage program for children
- seasonal income tax clinic
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Cross-Cultural Community Services Association, The, TCCSA Scarborough Centre
Office: 416-502-9500Visit Website
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COVID19 -- all locations now open to the public, and services are now available in-person, via telephone, email and other online tools
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Assists newcomers to adapt to life in Canada
Settlement Services
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Assists newcomers to adapt to life in Canada
Settlement Services
- orientation and cultural transition counselling services
- information and referral
- translation and interpretation
- on education, immigration, housing, transportation, children's benefit, taxation, employment, health care system, citizenship, senior's benefits, recreation
- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by Achēv -- see separate entry, part-time and evening classes
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COVID19 In-person and virtual services available; phone and virtual counselling to frontline health workers and their families, and others members of the public, in Ontario; also assists permanent residents, convention refugees, student visa and work permit holders with Employment Insurance (EI)and Canada Emergency Resource Benefit (CERB) applications
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Linguistically and culturally sensitive counselling and settlement services for individuals and families
Counselling and Psychotherapy
Individual, group, couple, marital and family counselling and mental health psychotherapy, for issues such as elder abuse, family violence, wife assault, male batterers, incest, sexual assault, offenders, bereavement, problem gambling, substance abuse; crisis intervention; referrals to community partners as necessary
Family programs, including parenting and family life education, and youth counselling and leadership development
Partner Assault Response (PAR)
12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict
Orientation, needs and eligibility assessments, interpretation and translation; information and referral topics include immigration, issues of concern to refugees and foreign domestic workers, citizenship, social assistance benefits, legal aid, housing, child care, English classes, and education and employment training
Counselling, information and referrals, crisis intervention and case management for women who have experienced violence, and their children
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Linguistically and culturally sensitive counselling and settlement services for individuals and families
Counselling and Psychotherapy
Individual, group, couple, marital and family counselling and mental health psychotherapy, for issues such as elder abuse, family violence, wife assault, male batterers, incest, sexual assault, offenders, bereavement, problem gambling, substance abuse; crisis intervention; referrals to community partners as necessary
- consultation for human service providers
- satellite offices (limited hours, by appointment only) in Toronto (602 Queen St W), Markham (5665 14th Ave), Mississauga (720 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, Unit 2), and Unionville (600 Village Pkwy)
Family programs, including parenting and family life education, and youth counselling and leadership development
Partner Assault Response (PAR)
12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict
- victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress
- group counselling in Cantonese, Mandarin and Vietnamese
Orientation, needs and eligibility assessments, interpretation and translation; information and referral topics include immigration, issues of concern to refugees and foreign domestic workers, citizenship, social assistance benefits, legal aid, housing, child care, English classes, and education and employment training
- computer access
- job search and employment counselling
- assistance in accessing services
Counselling, information and referrals, crisis intervention and case management for women who have experienced violence, and their children
- community services information on issues such as housing, legal, financial, health care, immigration, children's services
- settlement support including assistance setting up safety plan, ongoing counselling and support
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COVID19 -- all offices are open for appointments; services are offered remotely over the phone, zoom, email
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Settlement Services
Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry
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Settlement Services
- assessment and referral
- supportive counselling for youth, families and women
- educational counselling
- Commissioner of Oath services
- sessions on topics such as housing, education, health care, social assistance, legal assistance, citizenship, professional licensing and job search
Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry
- childminding for preschool children while parents attend classes
- increases social participation and inclusion of seniors in their communities
- activities led by seniors' leadership groups brought together from the local community
- activities include physical and mental wellness sessions such as yoga, meditation, Share Your Talents, gardening, painting and community exploration trips
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Multi-service agency
- settlement services including permanent residency and citizenship assistance, government housing services
- ESL Classes
- family and individual counselling
- employment services
- recreation and social activities including trips, festivals, Farsi classes, Seniors day for Farsi-speaking seniors, music lessons, computer classes, cultural events
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COVID19 All CCSYR locations closed, no walk-in service
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Integration services in partnership with school staff, parents, students and volunteers, including adjustment counselling, guidance and support, advocacy, and service navigationinformation and referral
In partnership with York Region District School Board, York Catholic District School Board, and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
- telephone counselling appointments, call 905-770-7040 ext 241
- Welcome Centres available by phone or email, call 1-877-761-1155 for general inquiries or to book/reschedule appointment
- call 1-800-263-2075 or visit website for updates and information
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Integration services in partnership with school staff, parents, students and volunteers, including adjustment counselling, guidance and support, advocacy, and service navigationinformation and referral
- orientation
- cultural interpretation
- newcomer youth leadership program
- parents/students support groups
- cultural and engagement activities
In partnership with York Region District School Board, York Catholic District School Board, and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
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Settlement Services
- information and referral, orientation, needs assessment
- translation and interpretation
- supportive counselling, bridging services
- form filling, seasonal income tax clinic
- workshops and tours, employment counselling, job board, resume help, job readiness clinic, employment communications
- group activities for newly arrived immigrants of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks
- Mentorship Program -- trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development
- English conversation groups, contact 416-940-3360
- settlement services provided at public libraries
- information and referral, orientation, needs assessment
- translation and interpretation
- supportive counselling, bridging services, information workshops
- library programs in partnership with libraries, call 416-316-3803 (Chinese); 416-707-8259 (Urdu)
- walk-in job search centre, access to computers, internet, fax, photocopiers, telephone
- staff assistance available, resource materials
- job board, labour market information, workshops
- 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, contact Miranda Fung at 416-292-7510 ext 124
- client intervention and assistance, form-filling
- supportive counselling, social, educational and recreational programs
- health information and workshops
- community visits and trips
- contact Cindy Yee at 416-292-7510 ext 129
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Settlement services
Halal Food Bank -- by appointment only, open to all in need, identification and proof of income required
Also runs
- information and referral -- ID (including health cards and Permanent Resident Cards), legal, housing
- NAMF ESL program
- family counselling
- health and welfare programs -- parenting support group, seniors group, cancer support group
- academic and employment counselling -- skills development, networking, assistance with resumes
Halal Food Bank -- by appointment only, open to all in need, identification and proof of income required
- Monday-Friday 12 noon-4 pm
Also runs
- NAMF Day Care Service for children 1.5-4 years
- NAMF Academy, kindergarten-grade 8
- gender specific evening and weekend fitness activities
- summer camp
- hall rental
- Friday prayer services
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COVID19
Support Enhance Access Service Centre (SEAS)
Family Services -- individual and family counselling
Neighbourhood Support Services -- community engagement activities and settlement services such as filling applications for social benefits, affordable housing and government documents; supportive counselling
Youth Programs -- volunteering and summer programs
Seniors Services -- social and recreational programs
- drop-in and group services have resumed
- appointment preferred
- masking is not mandatory but suggested for all visitors
- people who have symptoms of illness are urged to wear masks or access services online
Support Enhance Access Service Centre (SEAS)
Family Services -- individual and family counselling
Neighbourhood Support Services -- community engagement activities and settlement services such as filling applications for social benefits, affordable housing and government documents; supportive counselling
Youth Programs -- volunteering and summer programs
Seniors Services -- social and recreational programs
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Settlement services for newcomers and international students including workshops for the immigrant community
Youth Employment Services
Youth Employment Services
- internships
- summer jobs
- job skills workshops including resumes and interviewing skills
- builds awareness of available resources
- social well-being and mental health support
- outreach and cultural activities
- indoor stage events
- outdoor activities: performances, entertainment, speakers, music, food,
- social celebrations
- adult and youth volunteer opportunities
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Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto (see separate entry), childminding and transportation assistance available, full-time or part-time classes
Settlement Services
Settlement Services
- information and referral
- orientation, needs assessment
- translation and interpretation
- supportive counselling
- bridging services
- form filling
- workshops and tours
- employment counselling
- one-on-one and group information sessions
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COVID19 -- contact individual centres for service updates; services available by phone, email or video; call 1-877-761-1155 or email info@welcomecentre.ca for more information
One-stop service to guide and support immigrants and newcomers
Settlement and Integration Services
Employment Supports
Participates in TRIEC Mentoring Partnership, see separate listing
Other Services
One-stop service to guide and support immigrants and newcomers
Settlement and Integration Services
- needs assessment, Information and referral to community and social services including support with finding housing, child care, registering children in school, health care, legal information and government services and benefits
- language skills training in English for work or studies, Canadian culture, settlement and employment information
- individual counselling and action plan development
- volunteer placement, mentoring, networking, resume and interview preparation
Employment Supports
- needs assessment and individual action plan with one to one coaching
- pre-employment workshops
- Accreditation and Qualification Information Services (AQIS) - advises internationally trained professionals and tradespeople on how to obtain professional recognition in Canada.
- Job Search Workshops program and walk-in job search centre with access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone, staff assistance available, resource materials, job boards, labour market information
- information and assistance on self employment including practice firm
Participates in TRIEC Mentoring Partnership, see separate listing
Other Services
- Professional Networking Café
- study groups and networking groups for internationally educated professionals
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Community and support services
- information and referrals, and settlement services
- supportive counselling
- employment and job search assistance
- legal information, assistance applying for benefits, and year round tax clinic
- youth tutoring and homework club, student mentoring programs
- senior community involvement programs
- interpretation service for Tamil community, including accompaniment to appointments
- health education, community outreach
- social and recreation events and activities
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COVID19 All CCSYR locations closed, no walk-in service
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Integration services
- telephone counselling appointments, call 905-770-7040 ext 241
- Welcome Centres available by phone or email, call 1-877-761-1155 for general inquiries or to book/reschedule appointment
- call 1-800-263-2075 or visit website for updates and information
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Integration services
- orientation
- English and French conversation circles
- professional networking café
- group networking sessions
- healthcare study groups, mentorship
- year-round Income tax clinic
- volunteer opportunities
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Settlement services -- information and referral, orientation, interpretation, counselling, documentation, social assistance applications
Women's Support Services -- counselling and support groups for assaulted women, workshops
LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto, child minding provided -- see separate entry
ESL/introduction to computers
Community Development and Engagement Programs
Women's Support Services -- counselling and support groups for assaulted women, workshops
LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto, child minding provided -- see separate entry
ESL/introduction to computers
Community Development and Engagement Programs
- conversational English
- computer training for seniors
- recreation and fitness
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Community and Family Services
- Meal in a Box emergency food
- emergency clothing, furniture and household necessities
- referrals to community services such as homeless shelters
- newcomer and refugee supports
- Christmas assistance
- children and youth programming, including camps
- programming for adults and seniors
- backpacks and winter coats program
- pastoral support
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Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto, see separate entry; childminding and transportation assistance available
Settlement Services
Settlement Services
- information and referral, orientation, needs assessment, supportive counselling
- translation and interpretation, form filling
- bridging services, employment counselling
- workshops and tours
- seasonal income tax clinic
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Settlement Service
- information and referral, orientation, needs assessment
- translation and interpretation
- supportive counselling, bridging services
- form filling
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