Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services - Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services, Mississauga Office

Offices are open, preferably by appointment; services are offered in-person and remotely over the phone and by Zoom

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Settlement Services

• assessments and referrals
• supportive counselling for youth, families and women
• Commissioner of Oath services
• sessions on topics such as housing, education, health care, social assistance, legal assistance, citizenship, professional licensing and job search

Peel Halton Integrated Services Reception Centre

Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) -- needs assessment, including emergency needs

• life skills support including orientation in clients' language on a variety of topics, such as federal and provincial programs and services, health care issues, managing money, education system, family life, employment
• referrals to community services and other settlement programs
• assistance with searching for, viewing, selecting, and moving into permanent accommodations

Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) in English, upon assessment by Achēv -- see separate entry,

Multicultural Settlement and Education Partnership in Schools (MSEP) -- assists newcomer students and their families with settling into schools and the community

Youth Achievers

• after school activities for children 6-12 years including coding, robotics and life skills
• other programs for youth include Homework Club, see separate entry

Seniors Organized and Supported Program (NHSP)

• increases social participation and inclusion of seniors in their communities
• activities led by seniors' leadership groups brought together from the local community
• activities include physical and mental wellness sessions such as yoga, meditation, Share Your Talents, gardening, painting and community exploration trips

Orangeville location at 15 Brenda Blvd, Orangeville, ON, L9W 3Y5, 416-583-3800