Searching for Interpretation / Translation

• Promote volunteer work in order to find solutions to basic adaptation needs and aspirations that the community may have
• Provide orientation to the Latin community about their rights and obligations within the Canadian society
• Offers programs and services in counselling, referral, translations and interpretation
• Promotes cultural, social activities and Spanish classes for children (free for the members)
• Free Spanish classes are offered during the summer and are open to the public

Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Service delivery is frequently changing as a result of COVID-19, please visit website for the most up-to-date information

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Provides business services that support the community in working with newcomers effectively

Services include:

• Interpretation and Cultural Ambassadors
• work with clients in a variety of situations including assessments, consultations, intakes and meetings
• can provide interpretation in any style - whisper, simultaneous, consecutive
• services provided in 130 languages
• a Cultural Ambassador can communicate the importance and significance of religion and religious practice, family or cultural traditions, or of common beliefs and practices of the person requiring interpretation

Translation

• translate documents including passport stamps, birth and certificates, identification cards or other legal documents
• provide translation for projects like brochures, flyers, presentations and video transcribing
• offers CILISAT (Cultural Interpreter Language & Interpretation Skills Assessment Tool), a language proficiency accreditation program
• offers an online Core Community Interpreting Training course
• voice overs for visual production in multiple languages
• visit the website for more information
• developing visual multilingual products

Cultural Diversity Training for service providers

• the goal of the program is to assist organizations in understanding issues related to cultural inclusion
• provides training to service providers and their staff to cultivate a welcoming and inclusive community by combating stereotypes, bias, and discrimination
• provides workshops and presentations to the community at large, tailored to the length of time and to the subject matter requested
• delivers multiple training sessions annually in the areas of children services, mental health, for respondents such as firefighters, police officers, long term care for seniors, public and catholic school boards and refugee private sponsors

Make Islamic resources fully accessible to the Deaf through a variety of services including:

• raising awareness in the community regarding the challenges faced by the Deaf
• approaching organizers to make their events accessible to the Deaf
• arranging for interpreters to be present at local mosques for the translation of sermons and prayers
• arranging for interpreters to be present at festivities (e.g. Eid, Ramadan, Holy night celebrations) as well as Islamic workshops, conferences, and conventions
• setting up Islamic classes with interpreter services - the curriculum addressing the knowledge level of a Deaf audience
• training interpreters on Islamic terms and signs so that they are able to interpret in an Islamic setting and context
• interpreting the Quran into ASL

Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Service delivery is frequently changing as a result of COVID-19, please visit website for the most up-to-date information

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Provides business services that support the community in working with newcomers effectively

Services include:

• Interpretation and Cultural Ambassadors
• work with clients in a variety of situations including assessments, consultations, intakes and meetings
• can provide interpretation in any style - whisper, simultaneous, consecutive
• services provided in 130 languages
• a Cultural Ambassador can communicate the importance and significance of religion and religious practice, family or cultural traditions, or of common beliefs and practices of the person requiring interpretation

Translation

• translate documents including passport stamps, birth and certificates, identification cards or other legal documents
• provide translation for projects like brochures, flyers, presentations and video transcribing
• offers CILISAT (Cultural Interpreter Language & Interpretation Skills Assessment Tool), a language proficiency accreditation program
• offers an online Core Community Interpreting Training course
• voice overs for visual production in multiple languages
• visit the website for more information
• developing visual multilingual products

Cultural Diversity Training for service providers

• the goal of the program is to assist organizations in understanding issues related to cultural inclusion
• provides training to service providers and their staff to cultivate a welcoming and inclusive community by combating stereotypes, bias, and discrimination
• provides workshops and presentations to the community at large, tailored to the length of time and to the subject matter requested
• delivers multiple training sessions annually in the areas of children services, mental health, for respondents such as firefighters, police officers, long term care for seniors, public and catholic school boards and refugee private sponsors

This social enterprise service works with locally licensed and unlicensed translators and interpreters. It matches clients with professionals to assist with appointments and with accessing community resources.

• participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by Achēv -- see separate entry
• childminding may be available, bus fare for eligible attendees

• citizenship preparation
• assistance to fill out government applications
• settlement counselling
• support groups for women, youth, and seniors to aid in integration
• interpretation and translation
• Commissioner of Oaths by appointment

• citizenship classes
• English and Math tutoring for students in grades 1-12
• heritage language (Vietnamese)
• French classes
• computer classes

• organizes traditional festivals, ritual ceremonies and Canadian celebrations
• traditional music and visual and performing arts programs and training
• picnics, camping trips, talent show

Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Service delivery is frequently changing as a result of COVID-19, please visit website for the most up-to-date information

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Provides business services that support the community in working with newcomers effectively

Services include:

• Interpretation and Cultural Ambassadors
• work with clients in a variety of situations including assessments, consultations, intakes and meetings
• can provide interpretation in any style - whisper, simultaneous, consecutive
• services provided in 130 languages
• a Cultural Ambassador can communicate the importance and significance of religion and religious practice, family or cultural traditions, or of common beliefs and practices of the person requiring interpretation

Translation

• translate documents including passport stamps, birth and certificates, identification cards or other legal documents
• provide translation for projects like brochures, flyers, presentations and video transcribing
• offers CILISAT (Cultural Interpreter Language & Interpretation Skills Assessment Tool), a language proficiency accreditation program
• offers an online Core Community Interpreting Training course
• voice overs for visual production in multiple languages
• visit the website for more information
• developing visual multilingual products

Cultural Diversity Training for service providers

• the goal of the program is to assist organizations in understanding issues related to cultural inclusion
• provides training to service providers and their staff to cultivate a welcoming and inclusive community by combating stereotypes, bias, and discrimination
• provides workshops and presentations to the community at large, tailored to the length of time and to the subject matter requested
• delivers multiple training sessions annually in the areas of children services, mental health, for respondents such as firefighters, police officers, long term care for seniors, public and catholic school boards and refugee private sponsors

• communications to access services (ex. bank, shopping) or participate in the community (ex. library, community group)
• accessing and sharing accurate information during meetings such as medical appointments or meeting with a lawyer
• learning how to use community services such as public transportation
• conducting daily activities

• hearing aid clinics open by appointment only
• core services offered virtually
• continuing to provide emergency support services - Emergency Interpreting Services 1-866-518-0000, TTY 1-877-215-9530, urgent@chs.ca, SMS/Text 416-712-6637 (charges may apply)
• Deaf-Blind Intervening Services1-866-518-0000, TTY 1-877-215-9530, Allan Wareham awareham@chs.ca

• audiology and speech-language pathology
• communication devices
• hearing aid services and hearing tests
• support for coping with hearing loss
• American Sign Language (ASL) classes for individuals and businesses

• needs assessment and referrals
• translation (English and American Sign Language)
• form filling
• problem solving
• information on technical devices, housing, transportation, health, employment, education, legal system, settlement issues, local community

• English classes
• LINC classes running online and in-person
• childminding may be available; part-time or full-time classes

• employment and business start-up assistance
• resume writing and job search skills
• networking and interview skills
• in-person and online classes

• information and referral
• translation, interpretation and certification of documents
• citizenship preparation classes
• assistance with forms and applications, including access to Ontario Electricity Support Program
• workshops

• services delivered in elementary and secondary schools in Mississauga during the school year
• information about the school system
• parent and youth-specific workshops with information on topics such as housing, health care and job search

• group activities for newly arrived immigrant and refugee youth, adults and seniors
• trained volunteer mentors
• homework help for youth
• computer classes and low impact exercise for seniors

• tools to de-escalate conflicts and advocate for children
• helps parents define acceptable behavior, respond to their children's needs and reinforce their family's values

• needs assessment, information and referral, advocacy, orientation, translation and interpretation, escort, assistance in finding housing
• sponsorship of refugees
• health workshops, mental health -- support groups, counselling
• heritage language classes
• skills upgrading, adult literacy classes
• seniors program including support groups and health education
• youth program offering services in settlement, counselling, skills development and social events
• Homework Club with individual assistance and group work
• citizenship test preparation classes

• 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

• day or evening classes

• community-based prevention programs for youth, women, and gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, trans and other men who have sex with men (MSM)
• community workshops, forums, outreach, training for professionals and organizations, and culturally specific materials
• volunteer opportunities

• practical assistance
• home and hospital visits
• treatment, support groups
• housing and employment support
• youth program

• orientation
• information and referrals to community services
• assistance in accessing services
• assistance in finding a doctor and living with treatment
• assistance with immigration system
• form and documentation completion
• housing and employment help
• interpretation and translation
• social opportunities and networking

• family physicians, medical clinics and nursing care
• home visits by nurses
• dietitians and nutrition counselling
• anonymous HIV testing
• diabetes education program
• 24-hour medical hot-line
• immunization
• free diagnostic and specialist services for uninsured immigrants without legal status

• interpretation in hospitals, clinics or doctors' offices
• homeless outreach and intervention
• assistance in obtaining identification
• advice on obtaining social assistance through Ontario Works

• case management
• anonymous HIV testing
• accompaniment
• information and referral on housing, income supports, employment and legal issues
• prevention, education and advocacy
• Afro-Caribbean forum last Friday of each month
• servicevihsida@centrefranco.org

• health promotion workshops
• African suppers to discuss health and HIV-AIDS prevention
• peer-facilitated HIV-AIDS education
• volunteer opportunities
• Christmas basket program for disadvantaged families

• individual, family and group counselling, and mutual support groups
• service coordination and referral to treatment

• referrals to outside resources, including housing, social services, legal and medical help, skills training, cultural groups, and recreational programs
• assistance with documation and completing applications

• homework club, individual tutoring, education counselling, leadership development, and summer recreation programs
• workshops such as job interview skills, employment training, driver education, health and sexual health, education options
• parent supports such as counselling, school and child welfare systems navigation, assistance accessing child care and completing subsidies applications
• assistance accessing free or affordable community programs

• participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto, see separate listing

• needs assessment and referral, information and orientation
• translation and interpretation
• assistance with government applications and form filling
• citizenship classes
• drivers licence written test preparation classes
• participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto, childminding and TTC tokens available -- see separate entry

• referral to employment centres
• job search training, resume preparation, workshops
• access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier

• social, educational and recreational services
• information and outreach
• employment assistance
• peer tutoring - suspended until further notice
• leadership development

• year round income tax clinic for up to 10 years past by appointment
• seasonal income tax clinic with West Neighbourhood House
• anti-racism and access and equity programs
• community events, festivals

• information and newcomer' orientation; group information sessions on settlement
• referrals to access other programs and services
• interpretation
• support with applications to government programs and services
• settlement counselling; family reunification support
• English conversation classes
• computer skills training; life skills seminars

• employment counseling
• career exploration, goal setting and planning
• job search assistance and workshops e.g LinkedIn workshops
• networking with employers
• resume and cover letter preparation, mock interviews
• labour market information and exploration
• referral to other employment-related information and programs

• leadership training and workshops, education and information sessions on topics relevant to youth
• summer activities and festive seasonal celebrations
• financial literacy training, financial planning support for post-secondary education
• career planning, academic support
• life coaching, supportive counselling
• information sessions on topics that impact family wellbeing

• leadership training and workshops, skills development
• supportive counselling
• support for women in abusive relationships

• social, recreation and wellness programs
• information and support in applying for Old Age Security, Canada Pension Plan, Guaranteed Income Supplement, seniors housing
• supportive counselling

• needs assessment and referral, information and orientation
• translation and interpretation
• assistance with government applications and form filling
• citizenship classes and facilitation of ceremonies
• drivers licence written test preparation classes; computer classes
• participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto, childminding and TTC tokens available -- see separate entry

• drop-in resource centre, referral to employment centres
• job search training, resume preparation, workshops
• access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier

• social, educational and recreational services
• information and outreach
• employment assistance
• peer tutoring (suspended)
• leadership development

• year-round income tax clinic for up to 10 years previous by appointment
• seasonal income tax clinic with West Neighbourhood House
• anti-racism and access and equity programs
• community events, festivals

• Saturday social and exercise program
• Tibetan Seniors Program
• Tai Chi, Line Dance and Yoga
• Thursday afternoon English conversation class for Tibetan seniors

• personalized counselling and support workshops, information sessions and guidance on skills development, training and employment
• translations and interpretation for settlement related issues
• Commissioner of Oaths services
• information and referrals to external services such as income tax clinics and legal aid or to other relevant community and government resources
• online citizenship test preparation classes

• participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by Achēv -- see separate entry
• bus fare for eligible attendees, and childminding for children 19 months-6 years while parents attend
• part-time classes, mornings or afternoons

• job search training; skills assessment
• resume and cover letter help, interview coaching
• labour market information
• access to computers, internet, fax, photocopier, telephone
• multi-sector job fairs, networking events

• learn sewing and clothing alterations, with skills, knowledge and language to manage a small business; work experience
• goal to become financially independent and self-employed

• for those in Canada less than 3 years
• community support through volunteer befriending
• orientation to the community and services such as banking, transit, education

• settlement counselling and orientation; employment information
• information on housing, health care, financial supports, assistance filling documents and forms, referrals to community resources

• emergency child care for clients only
• interpretation and translation
• community kitchen

• literature in 8 languages
• volunteer opportunities

• association of ASL-English Interpreters, Deaf Interpreters, LSQ-French Interpreters
• professional development and networking opportunities
• acts as advisor to service providers, public education and advocacy
• for listing of of OASLI interpreters, go to Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI) website, go to Advanced Search and select OASLI, click www.casli.ca/directory

• settlement services and referrals
• form filling
• translation and interpretation

• fully equipment fitness centre
• swimming lessons, aquafit and other aquatic programs
• afterschool program
• children's day camp during spring, summer and summer breaks
• youth programs and after school activities
• community events including annual Grange Festival

• advocacy, supportive counselling, income tax clinic
• fitness and cultural activities

• orientation, information
• translation and interpretation
• job board, job placement; resume preparation and assistance; interview and job search techniques

• counselling and support for women exposed to family violence
• information and referral
• violence prevention education

• immigration, health, education and housing
• translation and interpretation
• form filling;
• referrals to government and community resources ; monthly information seminars
• supportive counselling for individuals and families;

• provides needs assessment and customized action plan on career planning
• facilitates workshops on Canadian workplace culture, resume writing, interview skills, pre-employment training and networking events
• one-on-one job search coaching and mentoring
• post-post-program follow-up and support, and job leads
• access to computers, printers, telephones, fax machines, photocopiers, Internet