Somali Immigrant Aid Organization Toronto

Application

Call for appointment or drop in

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Immigrants, refugees and newcomers

Fees

None

Contacts

Osman Duale - LINC Manager

Languages

English ; Arabic ; Italian ; Pashto ; Portuguese ; Romanian ; Somali ; Spanish ; Swahili ; Urdu

Area(s) Served

Toronto (Weston) and area

Accessibility Note

Not wheelchair accessible -- call for assistance; entrance close to parking

Description of Services:

Settlement Services

immigration and sponsorship issues
job training; business and community economic development
anti-racism program
health and nutrition information
accompaniment to services; translation and interpretation
housing referrals; legal information
newcomer mental health advice, support and referrals
culturally appropriate family counselling

Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto (see separate listing); childminding available
Program Without Walls - Saturday nutrition/cooking program at various locations; volunteer opportunities
Seniors Program - nutrition, health awareness, workshops, recreation