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Organization:
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Welcome Centre Immigrant Services - Newmarket - Mobile Service - Mobile Outreach Unit
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Phone Numbers:
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289-841-3045
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Toll-Free:
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1-877-761-1155
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Address:
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16655 Yonge St Unit 26
Newmarket, ON
L3X 1V6
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Street
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Newmarket
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Accessibility:
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Partially Accessible
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Hours:
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Hours vary, Mon-Sun, with day or evening appointments available
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Public Contacts:
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Marziyeh Isfahani - Mobile Unit Intake Worker
289-841-3045 * marziyeh.isfahani1@welcomecentre.ca
Ian S Cowie - Mobile Unit Facilitator
289-338-5140 * ian.cowie@welcomecentre.ca
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Service Description:
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Settlement services, employment services, accreditation and qualification information assistance, English language skills development, information and referral- clients develop a one-to-one relationship with staff while accessing services to help integrate economically and socially into the local community
- assists individuals in gathering information and resources, and supports individuals in a culturally sensitive manner
- supports volunteer led English Conversation Circles where participants practice English skills and meet other newcomers
Serves clients by individual appointment at various locations and serving Simcoe County and York Region based on request- English language assessment done in partnership with Achev (see separate listing)
Managed by a partnership of five immigrant serving community organizations: COSTI Immigrant Services, Catholic Community Services of York Region (CCSYR), Centre for Information and Community Services (CICS), Job Skills, and Social Enterprise for Canada
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call for appointment mentioning Mobile Unit
Walk-ins may be accommodated
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Newcomers 18 years and older including in-home caregivers, international students, Permanent residents, refugee claimants, temporary foreign workers
Residency Requirements: Newcomers living in northern York Region and Simcoe County
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Languages:
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English ; Farsi
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Area Served:
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Barrie & Area, Collingwood & Area, Midland, Penetanguishene & Area, North Etobicoke, Malton, West Woodbridge, Orillia & Area, South Simcoe, York Region
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Last Updated:
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5/15/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=189999
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