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Organization:
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CultureLink Settlement and Community Services - Toronto - Crossways Mall
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Address:
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The Crossways Mall, 2340 Dundas St W Suite 301
Toronto, ON
M6P 4A9
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Map
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Location:
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Cross street: Dundas St W and Bloor St W
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Accessibility Notes:
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Fully accessible - Designated parking at entrance - underground parking ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall
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Hours:
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| Mon | 10am-6pm | |
| Tue | 10am-6pm | |
| Wed | 10am-6pm | |
| Thu | 10am-6pm | |
| Fri | 10am-6pm | |
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Service Description:
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Settlement services including orientation, information and referral, counselling and support
Newcomer Settlement Services (NSP) - employment support services
- one-to-one settlement counselling and referrals
- form filling including applications for asylum
- orientation sessions
- culturally sensitive services for the Roma community
- programs focused on Syrian or Arabic-speaking refugees include settlement assistance, mentorship, help with job search
Library Settlement Partnership (LSP) and Settlement Workers in Community Spaces (SWCS)- newcomer outreach at libraries and other community spacies
- workshops, one-to-one settlement services, community referrals
Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) - outreach program based in elementary and secondary schools from mid-August to end of June, and social service agencies from July to mid-August
- individualized action plan, settlement information and referral, group activities
Mentorship Programs - career mentorship
- citizenship education circles
- English conversation circles
- Canada Connect - newcomers paired with Canadian mentor for English conversation, navigating Canadian culture and expanding network
- Newcomers Explore and Appreciate Toronto (NEAT) - newcomers gain Canadian volunteer experience in event planning, social media marketing and project management; participate in guided walks/outdoor activities
- Newcomers Speak Up for Success - 10 week public speaking program for newcomers
- Artegration- cultural experiences and/or volunteering for newcomers available through community partners such as Luminato Festival, Soulpepper Theatre, Aga Khan Museum, Arts in the Park, Koeffler Centre for the Arts
Newcomer Mental Health Program- one-on-one brief counselling to newcomers with complex needs, as well as referrals for short-term counselling in the Ukrainian language
- comprehensive newcomer settlement needs assessment
- referrals to appropriate community programs and resources
- group activities that provide coping strategies, support, skill-building and self-help opportunities
Cybersecurity Training - IT Security Bridge Training- for internationally trained professionals with IT backgrounds to prepare for jobs in cybersecurity - training for a Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate
- training, mentoring, networking, and help with resumes and interview preparation
Labour Market Assistance Program - for newcomers and internationally trained professionals
- personalized job search plan, labour market information, resume preparation, networking, interview preparation
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Fees:
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Most services are free; contact organization for information
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Application:
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Call for appointment or drop in
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Varies according to program; contact organization for information
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Languages:
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English * French * American Sign Language * Arabic * Bengali * Cantonese * Czech * Farsi * Filipino * Hindi * Hungarian * Italian * Mandarin * Pashto * Polish * Portuguese * Punjabi * Russian * Sinhalese * Slovak * Somali * Spanish * Tamil * Tibetan * Urdu
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