Community Information for Ward 33:
Armenian Community Centre
Website: www.armenian.ca
Tel: 416-491-2900
Service description: Umbrella centre for Armenian General Sports Union, Armenian Youth Organization, Hamazkain Cultural Association, Armenian Senior Citizens Association, ARS Private School, Armenian Relief Society
AWIC Community and Social Services
Peanut Plaza
Website: www.AWIC.info
Tel: 416-499-4144
Service Description: Settlement services for immigrants and refugees, employment services, family counselling, crisis intervention on family violence issues, women's support group, life skills development, informal English as a Second Language (ESL) class, basic computer orientation, accounting classes, assistance with permanent resident card applications, seniors program, seminars, workshops, community development, cultural events, publications, volunteer opportunities, Housing Connections (see separate entry) Community Partner -- assistance with housing search and application process
Hours of operation: Mon-Fri
Bayview Community Services
Website: www.bayviewservices.ca
Tel: 416-495-7778
Service Description: Supportive housing with life skills teaching, discharge planning, follow up
Hours of Operation: 24/7
Canadian Arab Federation: LINC Centre
Website: www.caf.ca
Tel: 416-490-9461
Service Description: English as a Second Language (ESL) -- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 9-2:30 * closed August
Centre francophone de Toronto
Website: www.centrefranco.org
Tel: 416-492-2672
Service Description: Francophone community health centre
Health and Medical Services -- family physicians, medical clinics and nursing care, home visits by nurses, dietitians and nutrition counselling, anonymous HIV testing, diabetes education program, 24-hour medical hot-line, immunization, free diagnostic and specialist services for uninsured immigrants without legal status
French Social/Medical Interpreter Service -- interpretation in hospitals, clinics or doctors' offices, homeless outreach and intervention, assistance in obtaining identification, advice on obtaining social assistance through Ontario Works, mental health therapy, counselling and outreach for individuals, couples, families and groups, crisis intervention, relaxation group, counselling and outreach for people with severe and persistent mental health issues
Hours of Operation: Mon, Wed-Fri
Centre for Information and Community Services of Ontario
Oriole Community Centre
Website: www.cicscanada.com
Tel: 416-292-7510 ext. 0
Service Description: Settlement Service -- information and referral, orientation, assessment, translation and interpretation, counselling, bridging services, form filling, life skills information and workshops, citizenship preparation, employment counselling, by appointment
Hours of Operation: Tue-Wed 9-5
Community Information Fairview
Fairview Mall
Website: www.communityinfofairview.org
Tel: 416-493-0752
Service description: Community information and referral, income tax clinic, registries for child care, home help, odd jobs, Advice Lawyer -- Legal Aid clinic for summary advice Wednesday-Thursday 6-8:45 pm by appointment
Hours of operation: Mon-Fri 10-4 * also Wed-Thu 6-9
Community MicroSkills Development Centre
Website: www.microskills.ca
Tel: 416-247-7181 ext 2
Service Description: Employment information and resources, settlement services, counselling and support, skills updating, business start up support, Information Technology Training for Women (ITTW) -- basic, intermediate or advanced level network administration training, includes hands-on practicum and off-site placement, Self Employment Training for Women, Pathways to Employment for Newcomers, Supply Chain Awareness Program for Employment (SCAPE) -- for newcomers skilled in logistics, engineering, purchasing and sales, information technology, participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto (see separate entry), part time study available, Toastmasters Club
Hours of Operation: Mon, Wed, Fri 9-5; Tue, Thu 9-9
Harriet Tubman
Oriole Community Resource Centre
Website: www.tubmancommunity.org
Tel: 416-496-2044
Service Description: Young women’s program, creative learning programs for children in grades 1-6, summer programming, corrections program for youth in conflict with the law, heritage awareness, anger management, lunchtime programming for youth
Hours of Operation: 9-5
Iranian Women’s Organization of Ontario
Oriole Community Resource Centre
Website: www.iwontario.com
Tel: 416-496-9566
Service description: Settlement services, support group, counselling, information and referral, drop in for mothers and children, quarterly mobile health clinic by appointment only, educational workshops
Hours of operation: Mon-Fri
JVS Toronto
Tel: 416-756-0202
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 9-5
Senior Tamil’s Centre
Oriole Community Resource Centre
Tel: 416-496-2897
Service Description: Friendly visiting, telephone assurance, congregate dining, information, referral and counselling on seniors' issues such as housing and government programs, recreation Thursday and Saturday, tours and picnics
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 10-2
Somaliland Canadian Society
Oriole Community Resource Centre
(no website)
Tel: 416-496-2588
Service Description: Counselling and referrals -- orientation, settlement services, interpretation, housing, employment, education, immigration, health, mental health, seniors outreach, job search techniques -- resumes, networking, workshops, seminars, refugee claimants -- legal referrals, advocacy, community development -- organizational assistance, information, educational and cultural events
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 9-5
The Alternative For Her Community Centre
Website: http://thealternativeforher.tripod.com/
Tel: (416) 496-9562 ext 52
Service Description: Settlement services for newcomers, domestic violence education, counselling, leisure & swimming lessons, nutrition & fitness workshop, self defence (Wendo), information & referral, education / workshops / advocacy, computer training, resume writing & job search support, volunteer placements (secondary school community work hours), college & university student field placements
Hours of Operation: by appointment only
Tropicana Community Services Organization: Alternative Youth Centre for Employment
Website: www.ayce.on.ca
Tel: 416-491-7000
Service Description: Employment Resource Centre -- job search centre with access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier and telephone, staff assistance available, resource materials, job boards and labour market information, workshops, software tutorials, assistance with resumes
Entry Point -- for post-secondary students with disabilities, employment assistance includes matching skills and qualifications with part time jobs and finding part time employment opportunities, resume and interview tips, realistic employment action plans, assistance in gaining work experience and marketable skills
Job Search Workshops (JSW) -- 5 evening workshops for immigrants and Convention refugees, legally entitled to work in Canada, job search techniques, labour market information, access to trades and professions, resume preparation, networking, extensive individual assistance
Summer Jobs Service (SJS) -- for students 15-24 years (up to 29 for persons with disabilities), job search training, assistance developing self-marketing skills, job placements up to 16 weeks from April to end of September, wage subsidies for employers
Hours of Operation: Mon 9-5, Tue 9-6:30, Wed 9-5, Thu 9-6:30, Fri 9-4
Willowdale Community Legal Services
(no website)
Tel: 416-492-2437
Service Description: Community legal clinic, deals primarily with tenant issues, social assistance, immigration, Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, employment problems, human rights, victims of violence, Criminal Injuries Compensation Board, may provide referral, advice and representation, community education, funded by Legal Aid Ontario
Hours of Operation: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 9-12 noon, 1-5; Thu 1-5
Working Women Community Centre
Website: www.workingwomencc.org
Tel: 416-494-7978
Service Description:
Ontario Works Placement Program -- 5 day work search strategies workshop for OW recipients, individual counselling to ensure job search readiness, support and coaching during job search and interviewing process, job matching, 3-5 months job maintenance support
Settlement services -- information and referral, orientation, interpretation, counselling, documentation, social assistance applications, counselling and support groups for assaulted women, workshops, participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada), upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Job Search Workshops (JSW) for Newcomers -- for new immigrants and Convention refugees, legally entitled to work in
Community Engagement Programs -- conversational English, computer training for seniors, fitness, community garden
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 9-5 * also Mon-Tue, Thu
