Arab Community Centre of Toronto - Toronto - Scarborough Office

Organization:

Phone Numbers:

647-341-2722 ext 201

Email:

info@acctonline.ca

Website:

www.acctonline.ca

Address:

1855 Lawrence Ave E
Toronto, ON
M1R 2Y3

Location:

Cross street: Pharmacy Ave and Lawrence Ave E

Accessibility Notes:

Wheelchair accessible main entrance

Hours:

Program hours vary; call for information

Public Contacts:

Hebah Emran - Settlement Manager
647-528-7695 * hebah@acctonline.ca

Service Description:

Range of services and programs provided through communication channels such as phone, email, Zoom, Google Meet, WhatsApp and other channels, either in group sessions or individually; physical location is accessible by appointment
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Settlement Services

information and referral services, housing and legal assistance
translation and interpretation services
counselling for students, individuals and families
youth counselling and parenting sessions
orientation programs
Community Connections Mentorship Program for community support
volunteer befriending for help adapting to the community and learning life skills
group sessions such as wellness, English conversation classes, digital literacy
referral services for credential assessment through World Education Services (WES)

Refugee Services

support with attending inquiries
assistance finding employment opportunities
guidance with accessing social, welfare and legal services
housing referral and assistance connecting with potential landlords
provision of social and cultural activities
Ontario Community Program Participation for placement of Ontario Works recipients as volunteers

Career Café - assists newcomers understand and integrate into the Canadian job market

provides one-on-one and group sessions, both online and in-person
offers self assessment tools,
provides guidance in resume and cover letter writing
assists in researching the job market and gives networking support

Access Centre for Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)

introduction to OESP; eligibility information
assistance with applications; assistance in renewing previous applications

Problem Gambling Program and Domestic Violence Program

culturally sensitive prevention, education and treatment initiatives
outreach and public education for community groups
individual or group counselling for individuals struggling with gambling addiction or those affected by it
counselling and referral for victims of family violence

Fees:

None; fees for non-settlement services translations

Application:

Drop in or call for appointment

Eligibility / Target Population:

No restrictions

Languages:

English ; French ; Amharic ; Arabic ; Armenian ; Assyrian ; Dari ; Dutch ; Farsi ; Hindi ; Kurdish ; Pashto ; Punjabi ; Somali ; Swahili ; Tigrinya ; Turkish ; Ukrainian ; Urdu

Area Served:

East York, North York, Scarborough, Scarborough North, Scarborough South, Toronto, York Region