FCJ Refugee Centre

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