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Centre for Immigrant and Community Services - Welcome Centre Markham South

Centre for Immigrant and Community Services - Welcome Centre Markham South

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Hollywood Square
7220 Kennedy Rd, Suite 8
Markham, ON
L3R 7P2
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905-479-7926
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Toll-Free: 1-877-761-1155
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Fax: 905-479-7425
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Office hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Program hours vary, call for more information
Last updated: Apr 9, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

No application required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

For immigrants and newcomers who require the supports and resources necessary to help integrate economically and socially into the Canadian society

Fees

None

Languages

English ; Tamil ; Cantonese ; Mandarin ; Persian

Language Note

Translation services offered. Provides direct phone links to trained interpreters who are knowledgeable about the services offered

Area(s) Served

York Region and area

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Specialized information and referral services to newcomers and refugees * provides a wide range of culturally sensitive to support newcomers in settling and integrating into Canadian society, while promoting active participation in the community

Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) - Free English classes for adult newcomers to Canada * offered in a blended format (in-person and online learning) and run from Mon-Fri 9am-2:30pm * to obtain an English assessment, call ACHEV language assessment services at 1-855-330-8655 or email ysla@achev.ca

Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) available for eligible LINC participants, offered in-person Monday to Friday * care is provided for infants aged 6 to 18 months, and children aged 19 months to 6 years of age * session includes action songs, story time, crafts, show & tell and games

Services and Programs:

Last updated: Apr 9, 2025: Suggest an edit
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