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Program:
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Toronto - LINC Centre - LINC Centre
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Address:
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4002 Sheppard Ave E Suite 501
Toronto, ON
M1S 4R5
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Map
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Location:
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Cross street: Kennedy Rd and Sheppard Ave E
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Accessibility Notes:
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Fully accessible - Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator - with braille feature ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features
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Hours:
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Mon-Sat 8:30 am-5 pm; class closes in July and August; LINC class schedules vary; call for details
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Service Description:
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Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto, see separate entry; childminding and transportation assistance available
Settlement Services - information and referral, orientation, needs assessment, supportive counselling
- assists with form filling
- newcomer mental health services, wellness chat and crisis intervention
- employment counselling
- supports newcomer tenants in the private rental market
- workshops and tours
- seasonal income tax clinic for families with low incomes
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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LINC -- landed immigrants and Convention refugees 18 years and older; settlement services -- all newcomers
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Languages:
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English * Arabic * Cantonese * Farsi * Hindi * Mandarin * Russian * Ukrainian * Urdu
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