FCJ Refugee Centre

Application

Call for an appointment or drop in on Mondays (except holidays); appointments can also be booked online

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

People with precarious migration status including refugee claimants, people without status, victims and survivors of human trafficking

Shelter -- refugee women and children

Fees

None

Contacts

Tsering Lhamo - Associate Director
tseringl@fcjrefugeecentre.org
Diana Gallego - Senior Director
dianagallego@fcjrefugeecentre.org

Languages

English ; French ; Arabic ; Portuguese ; Spanish

Language Note

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Accessibility Note

Partially accessible - Wheelchair accessible building from Glenhurst entrance but washrooms not accessible

Description of Services:

Virtual support over the phone, call main office or email; will reply in an hour; in-person support also available; masks provided
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Support on Immigration and Refugee Issues

holistic case management and services to precarious migrants and refugee populations; new clients may drop in Mondays 9:30 am-4 pm

Refugee Hearing Orientation and Appeal Preparation (Ready Tour)

allows refugee claimants to learn what will happen during hearing, how to be ready and what happens after decision is made; session occurs twice a month
Appeal Info Session for rejected refugees wanting to learn how to appeal a negative decision after the hearing
registration - calendar available in the immigration section of the website

Transitional Housing

transitional housing for refugee claimant women and children, capacity 30 for stays up to 12 months
help with the refugee process, including legal, mental health, social services and other referrals; support and accompaniment to appointments

Food Distribution and Income Security Program

?food hampers for vulnerable populations regardless of immigration status

Primary Health Care Clinic

?by appointment; no Ontario Health Insurance required

Support Groups and Activities for Women

ongoing information-sharing on issues relevant to women adapting to a new culture
community activities, field trips, skills workshops

English Language Learning (ELL)

free beginner and intermediate online English classes
primarily for people without status and/or in a situation of vulnerability.

Youth Program

for newcomer youth regardless of immigration status
offers mutual support, volunteering and skills development, social and sports activities, Wednesdays 4 pm-6 pm

Services for Victims/Survivors of Human Trafficking

?holistic support and full range of services
legal information, immigration, housing, employment support, counselling

Services and Programs:

Primary Health Care Clinic