Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services - Toronto - Etobicoke Central Office - Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services, Etobicoke Central

Organization:

Phone Numbers:

416-233-0055

Toll-Free:

1-844-493-5839

Email:

info@polycultural.org

Website:

www.polycultural.org

Address:

3363 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON
M8X 1G2

Location:

Cross street: Islington Ave and Bloor St W

Accessibility Notes:

Fully accessible - Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall

Hours:

Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm

Service Description:

Offices are open, preferably by appointment; 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
Commissioner of Oath services
sessions on topics such as housing, education, health care, social assistance, legal assistance, citizenship, professional licensing and job search
crisis counselling

Confidential short-term non-clinical counselling for youth, adults or families experiencing a crisis situation related to adjusting to life in Canada, mental health, intimate partner violence, substance misuse, trauma, interpersonal problems, parenting or other situation
Community Connections Program

brings Canadians and newcomers together to connect and make newcomers feel welcome
services offered through volunteers and include introducing newcomers to life in Canada, hosting conversation circles to help newcomers practice English and facilitating networking opportunities.

Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry

full time classes
childminding for children 19 months-5 years while parents attend classes

Multicultural Women's Wellness Program

women experiencing mental health struggles and stresses can meet, socialize, share experiences, network, learn and stay active; offered in partnership with Canadian Mental Health Association

Transition to Employment for Newcomers

for newcomers including internationally trained professionals and tradespeople
individual coaching, linking to resources, and employment workshops?

Bridging the Gap: Pathways to Early Childhood Education Careers for Internationally Trained Professionals

10-week, in-person program designed to help Internationally Trained Professionals transition into Ontario's Early Childhood Education sector
technical and employment readiness training; CPR/First Aid, Food Handling
training in workplace ethics, child protection, and Ontario childcare regulations
one-week placement at a local childcare centre
job search support, interview preparation, and career planning; individual coaching to explore ECE or Early Childhood Assistant (ECA) pathways; job maintenence

TRIEC Mentoring Partnership - see separate listing

Fees:

None

Application:

Varies for different services -- call for information

Eligibility / Target Population:

Permanent residents, refugee claimants, Convention refugees, and first generation Canadians

Languages:

English ; French ; Arabic ; Croatian ; Polish ; Romanian ; Russian ; Serbian

Language Notes:

ask for Manar Abbas

Area Served:

Durham West, East York, Etobicoke, North Etobicoke, Malton, West Woodbridge, North York, Scarborough, Scarborough North, Scarborough South, South Etobicoke, Toronto, York - Toronto