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Organization:
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Centre for Immigrant and Community Services - Toronto - Head Office/Immigrant Resource Centre
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Phone Numbers:
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416-292-7510
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Address:
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2330 Midland Ave
Toronto, ON
M1S 5G5
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Location:
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Cross street: Midland Ave and Hwy 401
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Accessibility Notes:
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Fully accessible - Designated parking at entrance ; Easy access to elevator - lowered buttons ; Non-powered swing doors ; Barrier free washrooms
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Alex Heung - Program Director
416-292-7510 ext 1157
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Service Description:
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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 programsone-on-one employment counselling, career exploration and job referralspre-employment skills workshops such as resume, cover letters and interview preparationhiring 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
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Fees:
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None - nominal fees for some activities
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Application:
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Call or drop in
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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No restrictions
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Languages:
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English ; French ; Arabic ; Bengali ; Cantonese ; Dari ; Farsi ; Filipino ; Gujarati ; Hebrew ; Hindi ; Korean ; Kurdish ; Mandarin ; Punjabi ; Russian ; Sindhi ; Spanish ; Tamil ; Ukrainian ; Urdu
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Area Served:
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Bolton Caledon, Bramalea, Brampton, Burlington, Dufferin, Durham North East, Durham West, East Mississauga, East York, Etobicoke, Halton Hills, Milton, North Etobicoke, Malton, West Woodbridge, North West Mississauga, North York, Oakville, Scarborough, Scarborough North, Scarborough South, South Etobicoke, South West Mississauga, Toronto, York - Toronto, York Region
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Last Updated:
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6/12/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=143600
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