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Program:
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Newcomer Services and Programs
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Phone Numbers:
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416-392-0335 ext 227 or 246
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Address:
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707 Dundas St W
Toronto, ON
M5T 2W6
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Map
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Location:
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Cross street: Bathurst St and Dundas St W
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Accessibility Notes:
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Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; pool accessible ; some program equipment adapted for persons with disabilities
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Hours:
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- Mon-Fri 9:30 am-4:30 pm
- Newcomer youth program: Mon-Tue, Thu 4 pm-6 pm (Sept-June)
- Summer closing: facilities closed for 2 weeks from the last week of August to the Tuesday after La
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Service Description:
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Newcomer Services Settlement Program- information and orientation
- translation and interpretation
- referral to community resources
- assistance in filling out forms including the health card, permanent resident card renewal and Canadian citizenship application
- supportive counselling
- employment related services
- information workshops
- income tax preparation for low income newcomers
Newcomer Youth Programs: youth 12-17 years- athletics and recreation
- tutoring/homework help
- gaming programs
- newcomer youth drop-in program
- educational workshops
- summer Newcomer leader-in-training program
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Application:
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Walk-in available but appointment recommended
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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New immigrants, permanent residents, convention refugees, live-in-caregiver, protected person and Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel CUAET (temporary)
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Languages:
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English * French * Arabic * Burmese * Japanese * Mandarin * Russian * Ukrainian
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