Settlement Services in Welcome Centres

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Welcome Centres provide many services for immigrants and refugees in one place. Our friendly and experienced settlement counsellors will meet with you and help you find out information on healthcare, housing, education and training, employment, childcare, child tax benefit, personal finance, social assistance, immigration and citizenship, legal supports and etc.

All services are free and confidential.

Have a question? contact us:
Toll Free: 1-800-263-2075 ext. 201
Local: 289-842-3124
Email: SETTLEMENT@CCSYR.org

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Individual meetings and group sessions are provided in over 30 languages offering:

INFORMATION related to your needs during settlement and integration process;
ORIENTATION to Canadian life and culture;
REFERAL and service linking to government and community resources;
INTERPRETATION and cultural understanding

Settlement Counsellors will help you:

Learn about health, legal, transportation and other services in your area;
Get a language assessment and register for language classes;
Get your credentials recognized and look for a job;
Fill out government forms and applications;
Sign up your kids to school;
Find a place to live;
Connect with community and volunteer opportunities

Our settlement counsellors are stationed in five Welcome Centres in York Region located in Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Markham (two Centres) and Newmarket. Welcome Centre Immigrant Services provides many free services to immigrants and refugees. Settlement counsellors will connect you with Welcome Centres’ programs and services.

All services are free and confidential.

WHERE TO FIND US?

For one-on-one support on settling down and succeeding in Canada,
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UPCOMING GROUP SESSIONS

Settlement Information and Orientation Seminars

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All services are free and confidential.

To find a settlement worker in your language, click here.

Toll Free: 1-800-263-2075 ext. 201
Local: 289-842-3124
Email: SETTLEMENT@ccsyr.org

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How can I help you today?

I would like to use Welcome Centre services.

By dialing the toll free number 1-800-263-2075 Ext. 201 you will be booked with one of the settlement counsellors. Based on your needs and eligibility, we will refer you to Welcome Centre services. Click here to know more.
I want to know about the School System in Ontario

We help families with school registration process and understanding the elementary and secondary school system. Click here for support
I want to know how to use library to improve my English

We have group sessions on how to use library resources for improving English, for job searching, etc. click here to see our event calendar.
I am going through a challenging time in life

We have professional counsellors to support you during difficult times. We provide support to people experiencing loneliness, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and more. Click here to learn more.

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