Welcome Centre Immigrant Services - Central East - Mobile Outreach Service

Organization:

Phone Numbers:

289-841-3045

Toll-Free:

1-877-761-1155 ext 3045

Email:

mobileunit@welcomecentre.ca

Website:

www.welcomecentre.ca

Address:

16655 Yonge St, Unit 26
Newmarket, ON
L3X 1V6

Hours:

Hours vary by location * virtual walk-in appointments available via Zoom

Public Contacts:

Ian Cowie - Mobile Unit Facilitator
289-338-5140 * Ian.Cowie@welcomecentre.ca
Shahram Larijani
647-287-1538 * shahram.larijani1@welcomecentre.ca

Service Description:

Settlement services for newcomer clients living in northern York Region and Simcoe County.

Services available:

information and resources
services to assist in integration (economically and socially)
volunteer led English Conversation Circles, where participants practice English skills and meet other newcomers in local community
settlement services
employment services
accreditation and qualification information assistance
English language skills
other supports to connect newcomers with local services

Serves clients by individual appointments at various locations and can deliver to other areas in Simcoe County and York Region throughout the week based on request.

English language assessment done in partnership with CLARS Language Assessment Centre.

Fees:

Free

Application:

Call for appointment with indication that appointment is for Mobile Unit * Walk-ins may be accommodated, but advance appointments are encouraged

Eligibility / Target Population:

Newcomers * International students * Naturalized citizens * Permanent residents * Refugee claimants and CUAET workers

Languages:

English ; Farsi ; Interpretive Services

Language Notes:

for other languages, able to connect with interpreters by teleconference call

Area Served:

Barrie & Area, Collingwood & Area, Midland, Penetanguishene & Area, North Etobicoke, Malton, West Woodbridge, Orillia & Area, South Simcoe, York Region