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South Essex Community Council - Leamington Office - Language and Settlement Services

Language and Settlement Services

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Leamington Mall
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519-326-8629
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Fax: 519-326-1529
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * Sat 8:30am-12:30pm
Last updated: Nov 27, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

Call * registration required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Assessment will determine appropriate services

Executives

Carolyn Warkentin - Executive Director
South Essex Community Council
519-326-8629 ext 320 * cwarkentin@secc.on.ca
Stephen Gard - Manager of Programs & Development
South Essex Community Council
519-326-8629 x.365 * sgard@secc.on.ca

Contacts

Laura Fanjoy-Santos - Department Coordinator, Settlement Services
South Essex Community Council
lfanjoy@secc.on.ca

Languages

English ; French ; Arabic ; Spanish ; Burmese

Language Note

French website

Area(s) Served

Leamington and area

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

A comprehensive range of settlement services including: needs assessment, settlement plan development, form filling, one-to-one counselling and information and referral services

Language services include classroom instruction and one-to-one tutoring * Free on-site childcare is available to those who qualify * Registration and formal language assessment is required for all LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) classes

English speaking adults can attend Adult Literacy classes and improve reading, writing, basic math and digital literacy through one-to-one tutoring or small group instruction

Other services include:
- Citizenship Classes
- Translation Services
- Commissioning and Declaration Services
- Welcoming Communities - building community connections through social activities
- High School to Community Support Transition Program
- Newcomer Youth Group
- Spark After School Program
- Cultural Competency Training - for employers, businesses and other interested groups roup
Last updated: Nov 27, 2024: Suggest an edit
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