Indus Community Services, Newcomer Services, Brampton Gillingham Office, Brampton

Indus Community Services

Service: Newcomer Services, Brampton Gillingham Office, Brampton - Gillingham Dr Office

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Record #: PEL1172

Last Modified: 25 Nov 2024

Last Full Update: 25 Apr 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone	905-275-2369
Fax	905-459-4347
E-Mail	info@induscs.ca
Website	induscs.ca
Social Media	Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube
Primary Contact	Daksha Mulla, Manager - Language Programs; Phone: 905-275-2369 ext 3222; Email: dmulla@induscs.ca
Alternate Contact	Judy Labelle, Director, Newcomer Services; Phone: 905-275-2369 ext 1240; Email: jlabelle@induscs.ca

Site Information

Located In Community	Brampton
Address & Map	60 Gillingham Dr Unit 500 Brampton, ON Canada L6X 0Z9 View Google Map
Intersection	Main St N and Bovaird Dr W
Mailing Address	60 Gillingham Dr Unit 500 Brampton, ON Canada L6X 0Z9
Physical Access	Fully accessible - Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance

Agency Information

Legal Status	(50) Non Profit
Funding	United Way - United Way Greater Toronto

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	Services to assist and guide newcomers to Canada in accessing employment, education, training, housing, health, documentation and financial services Newcomer Services needs assessment and information and referral to community and social services support with finding housing, child care, registering children in school and health care help filling out government forms including housing and immigration sponsorship forms help connecting to language classes workshops to reduce stress of adjusting to Canadian culture supportive counselling -- short-term counselling to clients who encounter difficulties adjusting to life in Canada and assistance in overcoming these challenges Commissioner of Oaths for verifying documents online citizenship test preparation classes English Language Training participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) upon assessment by Achēv, see separate entry part-time classes, mornings or afternoons bus fare for eligible participants Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) child care for children ages 19 months-6 years while parents are attending LINC classes Intersections (Support for 2SLGBTQ+ Newcomers) private and confidential one-on-one settlement support inclusive, safe and positive space workshops, presentations and information sessions resource library, movie nights, arts and crafts and fun activities linkages to external services such as income tax clinics, Legal Aid, and other relevant community services capacity building through community presentations and information sessions to help create welcoming communities that understand and respect the unique challenges faced by 2SLGBTQ+ newcomers Entrepreneurship Program for Newcomers learn sewing and clothing alterations, with skills, knowledge and language to manage a small business; work experience goal to become financially independent and self-employed Community Connections Program for those in Canada less than 3 years; free of charge and available in Mississauga, Brampton and Oakville community support through volunteer befriending orientation to the community and services such as banking, transit, education Services for International Students settlement counselling and orientation employment information information on housing, health care, financial supports, assistance filling documents and forms, referrals to community resources Job Search Workshops support newcomers with one-on-one employment counselling sessions employment-related workshops and job fairs facilitate the connection between employers and newcomers bi-monthly
Hours	Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served	Oakville ; Peel Region
Boundaries	Peel Region, Oakville
Eligibility	Ages: 16 year(s) and up Permanent residents, refugees or refugee claimants, citizens, Minister's Permit Holders, and people with work or study permits
Application	Call for information
Languages	French - interpretation available upon request
Fees	None

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Youth Main Categories	Employment ; Newcomers
Youth Sub-Categories	Interpretation / Translation ; Newcomer Employment Programs ; Newcomer Employment Resources ; Newcomer Settlement Services ; Refugees
Service Categories	Adult Mentoring Programs ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Business Assistance Services ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Certificates/Forms Assistance ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Citizenship Test Preparation ; Commissioner of Oaths ; Cultural Transition Counselling ; Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs ; Needlecraft Instruction ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Newcomer Settlement Services ~ International Students ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Immigrants/Refugees

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