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Organization:
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Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services - Toronto - Scarborough North Office - Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services, Scarborough North
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Address:
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3660 Midland Ave Suite 500
Toronto, ON
M1V 0B8
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Map
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Location:
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Cross street: Midland Ave and McNicoll Ave
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Accessibility Notes:
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Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms; Some classes are accessible; Designated parking
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Hours:
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In-Person and Virtual: Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm; Virtual Fri 9 am-5 pm
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Service Description:
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Offices are open; services are offered in-person and remotely over the phone and by Zoom
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Settlement Services- assessments and referrals
- supportive counselling for youth, families and women
- wellbeing counselling
- employment services
- youth services
- Commissioner of Oath services
- sessions on topics such as housing, education, health care, social assistance, legal assistance, citizenship, professional licensing and job search
Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto - see separate entry- childminding for preschool children while parents attend classes
- classes from Literacy to Level CLB 7
- full-time and part-time classes available, in-person and remote
- blended hybrid service delivery
Seniors Service - increases social participation and inclusion of seniors in their communities
- activities led by seniors' leadership groups brought together from the local community
- activities include physical and mental wellness sessions such as yoga, meditation, Share Your Talents, gardening, painting and community exploration trips
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP)- free seasonal income tax clinic for newcomers with low incomes
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Application:
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Call for information or to book an appointment
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Settlement, Employment and Wellbeing Services: Permanent Residents, Refugee Claimants, Convention Refugees; may include other groups; contact organization for details
LINC: Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees; may include other groups; contact organization for details
Commissioner of Oaths: open to all
Youth Services: open to all youth
Senior Services: older adults, 55 years and older
Seasonal Tax Clinic: newcomers with low incomes
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Languages:
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English * Arabic * Cantonese * Mandarin
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