Core Services and Programs

1. SETTLEMENT SERVICES:

• Information & orientation

• Interpretation & translation services

• General counselling (Family, Immigration, Legal)

• Assistance in finding Housing and shelter

• Referrals (training, education, employment etc.)

2. LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR NEWCOMERS TO CANADA (LINC)

• Computer-assisted English Language Training
  (Literacy to Level 4/5).

• School trips, support letters to Social Service Agencies, summer school program (for ages 5-12).

• Childminding for children (6 months to 5 years old) of LINC Students & Token Support for those who qualify.

• We have 5 well trained teachers, 4 childminders, an outreach worker and a coordinator.

3. EMPLOYMENT SERVICE

• Pre-employment assessment

• Job search & placement

• Career planning

• Counselling or training & education

• Preparing Professional resumes and cover letters

• Training in successful interview techniques and presentation skills

• Assistance in business plan and start-ups
  

4. CRISIS COUNSELLING

• Long term counselling and follow-up for mental health patients

• Life skill training & workshops

• AIDS & Drug prevention awareness

• Family counselling & support program

• Crisis intervention and education

5. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT & INTEGRATION SERVICES

• Assistance in employment

• Organizing youth activities

• Workshops on issues affecting youth

• Career counselling

6. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES

• Research on community health

• Organizing community forums

• Exploration of group economic opportunities

7. SENIORS PROGRAM

• One in one counseling in mental health & crisis situations

• Socializing meetings, sewing and knitting activities

• Workshops on health and social issues

• Facilitate Conflict Resolution

• Advice youth

OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE

• Free telephone & fax services

• Job listings & job leads

• Information on labour market

• Free internet access