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Centre for Immigrant and Community Services - Welcome Centre Markham South - Women Services

Women Services

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Hollywood Square
7220 Kennedy Rd, Unit 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

Pre-registration for all programs and events is required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Immigrant women

Fees

None

Languages

English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Tamil ; 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:

A wide range of programs and services are offered aiming to empower immigrant women to become physically and mentally healthier, self-confident, relationally competent and financially independent * program include:
  • Triple P parenting skills training
  • women support group
  • health and wellness ie. yoga, zumba, mental health workshop series and stress management support group
  • diabetes prevention program
  • infant massage class
  • festival celebrations
  • food handler certificate training
  • First Aid and CPR training
  • S.O.A.R program

Women specific employment programs such as: Financial essentials with QuickBooks (a 6-week, in-person training program) and office administration (a 4-week virtual training program)
Last updated: Apr 9, 2025: Suggest an edit
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