Centre for Immigrant and Community Services - Toronto - Head Office/Immigrant Resource Centre

Application

Call or drop in

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

No restrictions

Fees

None - nominal fees for some activities

Contacts

Alex Heung - Program Director
416-292-7510 ext 1157

Languages

English ; French ; Arabic ; Bengali ; Cantonese ; Dari ; Farsi ; Filipino ; Gujarati ; Hebrew ; Hindi ; Korean ; Kurdish ; Mandarin ; Punjabi ; Russian ; Sindhi ; Spanish ; Tamil ; Ukrainian ; Urdu

Accessibility Note

Fully accessible - Designated parking at entrance ; Easy access to elevator - lowered buttons ; Non-powered swing doors ; Barrier free washrooms

Description of Services:

Immigrant Resource Centre - multiservice centre with newcomer, job seeker and family services for all ages

Settlement Services

needs assessment
information, orientation and referral
supportive counselling
newcomer mental health services and crisis intervention
assists with form filling
bridging services
workshops and tours
support to newcomer tenants in the private rental market
seasonal income tax clinic for low income families

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

Settlement and Education Partnerships in Toronto (SEPT) (Settlement Workers in Schools)

outreach program based in elementary and secondary schools from mid-August to end of June, and in libraries and summer school programs from July to mid-August
homework club
multi-languages service in North York area, connecting parents and students with the schools, parent interviews with schools, parenting group sessions, settlement information sessions - contact 416-292-7510 ext 1301

Employment Support Services

sector-specific skills training programs

one-on-one employment counselling, career exploration and job referrals

pre-employment skills workshops such as resume, cover letters and interview preparation

hiring events and job fairs; self-employment and small business workshops

Employment Resource Centre

walk-in job search centre
access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone
staff assistance available
resource materials
job boards, labour market information
resume clinics, mock interviews
workshops

Early Years Services

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

Children and Youth Programs

after school program
summer camp
Saturday enrichment classes
leadership and life skills training, homework help
employment readiness

Community Service Programs

social, educational and recreational programs
interest classes
health information workshops

Volunteer Services

training and development
placements
public education

Community Garden and Kitchen including

rental of garden planters
food skills training programs
also facility or hall rentals