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Address:
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747 Don Mills Rd Unit 200
Toronto, ON
M3C 1T2
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Map
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Location:
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Cross street: Don Mills Rd and Eglinton Ave E
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Accessibility Notes:
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Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
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Service Description:
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Settlement Services for Immigrants and Refugees- 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, crisis intervention
- heritage language classes
- skills upgrading, adult literacy classes
- seniors program for mutual support and education
- youth program offering services in settlement, counselling, skills development and social events
Employment Related Services - for new immigrants and Convention refugees, legally entitled to work in Canada- 3 or 4 day job search techniques workshops, covering labour market information, access to trades and professions, resume preparation, networking
- extensive individual assistance
Community Connections Mentorship 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
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Application:
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Call or visit website for information
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Newcomers with a focus on women, their families, refugees and people who have experienced war or persecution
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Languages:
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English * Dari * Farsi * Pashto * Uzbek
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