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Organization:
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Cross-Cultural Community Services Association, The - Toronto - Scarborough Centre - Cross-Cultural Community Services Association, The, TCCSA Scarborough Centre
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Phone Numbers:
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416-502-9500
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Fax:
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416-502-2900
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Address:
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325 Bamburgh Circle Unit A107
Toronto, ON
M1W 3Y1
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Location:
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Cross street: Warden Ave and Steeles Ave E
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Accessibility Notes:
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Fully accessible - Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Wheelchair accessible non-powered door at entrance
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
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Service Description:
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Assists newcomers to adapt to life in Canada
Settlement Services- orientation and cultural transition counselling services
- information and referral
- translation and interpretation - on education, immigration, housing, transportation, children's benefit, taxation, employment, health care system, citizenship, seniors' benefits, recreation
- free annual income tax clinic for newcomers and seniors with low incomes
Language and Skills Training- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA -- see separate entry, part-time and evening classes
Newcomer Seniors Group- community information sessions
- social activities
The Wellness Oasis- short-term individual counselling for Convention refugees and landed immigrants
- wellness sessions on mental and physical health
Community Engagement and Volunteering- professional and personal skills development through orientations and trainings
- opportunities to expand social and professional networks
- obtain community service hours for Ontario secondary diploma requirement
Youth Employment Services- employment support services to youth 15-30 years facing barriers such as language, culture, accessibility, mental health and/or other challenges
- financial assistance to help eligible youth with expenses such as travel, Internet, mobile devices and/or emergency aid
- free recruitment services for employers across a range of industries including job description writing, job postings, pre-screening of candidates
- wage subsidies of up to $10/hour over the job placement term
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call for appointment
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Open to all including newcomers, refugees and citizens
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Languages:
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English ; Cantonese ; Mandarin
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Area Served:
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North York, Scarborough, Scarborough North, Scarborough South, York Region
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Last Updated:
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2/18/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=143093
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