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Map RecordMAL0079Afghan Women's Organization 3050 
Unit 302 Confederation Pkwy N, Mezzanine 1 
Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6		 905-279-3679
Toronto 416-588-3585		 Afghan women's group * offers LINC (Language Instructor to Newcomers to Canada) classes for women (Literacy to Level 5) * settlement services (ISAP) * literacy classes for women * Heritage Language Classes (Dari) * Afghan Senior's Group * youth & family workers * child minding services available to program participants Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm Add Record Add Record
Map RecordMAL0101African Community Services of Peel, Brampton 20 Nelson Street W, Ste 302 
Brampton, ON L6X 2M5		 905-460-9514 Provides settlement, integration, education and social services to newcomers * newcomer settlement program * monthly citizenship preparation classes 
employment support * youth development programs * seniors' support services * women's support services * volunteer opportunities * community information services * community events * inter-agency networking		 Mon-Fri 9 am-5:00 pm Add Record Add Record
Map RecordBRA9002Brampton Library, Chinguacousy Branch 150 Central Park Dr 
Brampton, ON L6T 2T9		 905-793-4636 Public Library with 6 branches for customers 
* We provide collections, services and programs for: Children, Youth, Adults, Older Adults and Multicultural customers 
* free computer courses 
* free wireless services 
* local history and genealogical collections		 *Mon-Thurs 10 am-9 pm 
*Fri 10 am-6 pm 
*Sat 10 am-5 pm 
*Sun 1 pm-5 pm		 Add Record Add Record
Map RecordBRA9004Brampton Library, Cyril Clark Branch 20 Loafer's Lake Lane 
Brampton, ON L6Z 1X9		 905-793-4636 Public Library with 6 branches for customers. 
*We provide collections, services and programs for: Children, Youth, Adults, Older Adults and Multicultural customers 
* free computer courses 
* free wireless services 
* local history and genealogical collections		 *Mon-Thu 10 am-9 pm 
*Fri 10 am-6 pm 
*Sat 10 am-5 pm 
*Sun 1 pm-5 pm  
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Map RecordBRA9003Brampton Library, Four Corners Branch 65 Queen St E 
Brampton, ON L6W 3L6		 905-793-4636 Public Library with 6 branches for customers. 
* We provide collections, services and programs for: Children, Youth, Adults, Older Adults and Multicultural customers 
* Free computer courses 
* Free wireless services 
* Local history and genealogical collections		 *Mon-Thu 10am-9pm  
*Fri 10am-6pm  
*Sat 10am-5pm  
*Sun 1pm-5pm		 Add Record Add Record
Map RecordBRA9005Brampton Library, South Fletcher's Branch 500 Ray Lawson Blvd 
Brampton, ON L6Y 5B3		 905-793-4636 Public Library with 6 branches for customers. 
* We provide collections, services and programs for: Children, Youth, Adults, Older Adults and Multicultural customers 
* Free computer courses 
* Free wireless services 
* Local history and genealogical collections		 *Mon-Thurs 10am-9pm  
*Fri 10am-6pm  
*Sat 10am-5pm 
*Sun 1pm-5pm 
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Map RecordMAL0125Brampton Multicultural Community Centre, BMC Brampton Civic Centre 
150 Central Park Dr, Ste 107 
Brampton, ON L6T 2T9		 905-790-8482 Neighbourhood multi-service agency * provides services to the most vulnerable individuals and families through drop-in or phone service 
 
Services include (but are not limited to) - settlement & integration programs * information & orientation sessions * referral to appropriate services * educational workshops * skills development * employment related services * assisting people with Ontario Works * counselling and support counselling * translation and interpretation * support for seniors 
 
Services are provided at Three locations 
150 Central Park Dr, Ste 107, Brampton 
3190 Ridgeway Dr, Unit 35, Mississauga 
197 County Court Boulevard, Unit 303 Brampton 
 
Immigrant Settlement & Adaptation Program * (ISAP) 
For new immigrants within their first year of arrival * assists these immigrants to settle effectively in Canada * offers orientation and information sessions * interpretation & translations * employment related support * initial needs assessment * referrals to appropriate services * solution-focused counseling * service bridging * offered in both official languages * focus is on immigrants speaking African * Yoruba * Arabic * Tamil * Persian * Spanish * Hindi * Gujarati * Urdu * Punjabi * and other languages from South Asian Countries 
 
Newcomers Settlement Program * (NSP) 
Supports the early and effective settlement of newcomers to Ontario * priority is to support newcomers who have been in Canada for less than five years includes permanent residents * Canadian citizens * refugees * refugee claimants * non-immigrants foreign domestic workers in Canada who may subsequently apply for permanent resident status under Live-in Care Giver Program * offers information & orientation * interpretation and translation * supportive counselling * referral and access to services * employment related support * program focuses on but is not limited to Urdu * Arabic * Punjabi  
 
Community Social Support Program * (CSSS) Immigrants' Support Beyond 5-Years 
Serves men * women * youth * and families from diverse population in Brampton and surrounding areas * primarily a drop in program for clients to receive support in their settlement process * offers supportive counseling * information and referrals for immigrants (who are in Canada 5yrs and beyond) and for the non-conventional refugees or people with no status * group does not qualify under any other program or services * information sessions and workshops for * adult * seniors * and youth * parenting * health * life skills development 
 
Access Centre Of Training And Technology * (ACT) 
Serves individuals looking to improve or develop their computer skills * affordable instructor led training program * available to all volunteers and individuals who cannot afford to pay even the nominal cost * MS Office * Excel * Word * Power Point * Internet * Outlook * Basic Accounting * ACCPAC * basic key boarding * program is not only financially self-reliant but supports the administrative needs of BMC and complements the other programs and services 
 
Volunteer Management * (VMP) 
Serves individuals * newcomers and the community at large to develop or enhance their skills through volunteer work; allowing them to gain 'Canadian Experience' and increase their community participation also benefits individuals in developing their leadership skills and becoming role models for the community 
 
Multicultural Settlement And Education Partnership * (MSEP)  
Partnership with the Peel District School Board * Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board * Citizenship and Immigration Canada * settlement service program * helps newcomer families adapt and integrate into the Canadian education system * culture * and society provided to the families from the base of their schools (only offered in Brampton) 
 
Job Search Workshop * (JSW) 
Helps immigrants and newcomers in their job search efforts * resume writing techniques * job search techniques * interviewing skills * students use skills through hands-on work * role-playing * interactive discussions * job coaching * mentoring * career assessment, * supportive counselling * connection to employers, * and three months follow up 
 
Employment Support *  
Resume writing * role play * interview skills * job fairs * labour market information * job placements * job board 
 
Government Forms available * Citizenship * Permanent Resident (PR) * Social Insurance Number (SIN) * Canada Pension Plan (CPP) * Old Age Supplement (OAS) * sponsorship * Canadian passport * Affordable Housing * Ontario Health Insurance (OHIP) card 
 
Organizations operating within Centre include * Muslim Community Services (MCS * offering LINC classes * Violence Against Women program (VAW)) * and support to children who witness abuse Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP) * Settlement Services for newcomers in partnership with Brampton Library * Information & Referral * Group Sessions * services provided from two library branches: * Chincagousy * South Fletcher during library hours		 Brampton Mon-Fri 9 am-5:00 pm *
Mississauga Mon-Fri 9 am-5:00 pm		 Add Record Add Record
Map RecordMAL0182Brampton Multicultural Community Centre, Mississauga 4120 Ridgeway Drive, Unit 43 
Mississauga, ON L5L 5S9		 Mississauga West 905-828-1328 Neighbourhood multi-service agency * provides services to the most vulnerable individuals and families through drop-in or phone service 
 
Services include (but are not limited to) - settlement & integration programs * information & orientation sessions * referral to appropriate services * educational workshops * skills development * employment related services * assisting people with Ontario Works * counselling and support counselling * translation and interpretation * support for seniors 
 
Services are provided at Three locations 
150 Central Park Dr, Ste 107, Brampton 
3190 Ridgeway Dr, Unit 35, Mississauga 
197 County Court Boulevard, Unit 303 Brampton 
 
Immigrant Settlement & Adaptation Program * (ISAP) 
For new immigrants within their first year of arrival * assists these immigrants to settle effectively in Canada * offers orientation and information sessions * interpretation & translations * employment related support * initial needs assessment * referrals to appropriate services * solution-focused counseling * service bridging * offered in both official languages * focus is on immigrants speaking African * Yoruba * Arabic * Tamil * Persian * Spanish * Hindi * Gujarati * Urdu * Punjabi * and other languages from South Asian Countries 
 
Newcomers Settlement Program * (NSP) 
Supports the early and effective settlement of newcomers to Ontario * priority is to support newcomers who have been in Canada for less than five years includes permanent residents * Canadian citizens * refugees * refugee claimants * non-immigrants foreign domestic workers in Canada who may subsequently apply for permanent resident status under Live-in Care Giver Program * offers information & orientation * interpretation and translation * supportive counselling * referral and access to services * employment related support * program focuses on but is not limited to Urdu * Arabic * Punjabi  
 
Community Social Support Program * (CSSS) Immigrants' Support Beyond 5-Years 
Serves men * women * youth * and families from diverse population in Brampton and surrounding areas * primarily a drop in program for clients to receive support in their settlement process * offers supportive counseling * information and referrals for immigrants (who are in Canada 5yrs and beyond) and for the non-conventional refugees or people with no status * group does not qualify under any other program or services * information sessions and workshops for * adult * seniors * and youth * parenting * health * life skills development 
 
Access Centre Of Training And Technology * (ACT) 
Serves individuals looking to improve or develop their computer skills * affordable instructor led training program * available to all volunteers and individuals who cannot afford to pay even the nominal cost * MS Office * Excel * Word * Power Point * Internet * Outlook * Basic Accounting * ACCPAC * basic key boarding * program is not only financially self-reliant but supports the administrative needs of BMC and complements the other programs and services 
 
Volunteer Management * (VMP) 
Serves individuals * newcomers and the community at large to develop or enhance their skills through volunteer work; allowing them to gain 'Canadian Experience' and increase their community participation also benefits individuals in developing their leadership skills and becoming role models for the community 
 
Multicultural Settlement And Education Partnership * (MSEP)  
Partnership with the Peel District School Board * Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board * Citizenship and Immigration Canada * settlement service program * helps newcomer families adapt and integrate into the Canadian education system * culture * and society provided to the families from the base of their schools (only offered in Brampton) 
 
Job Search Workshop * (JSW) 
Helps immigrants and newcomers in their job search efforts * resume writing techniques * job search techniques * interviewing skills * students use skills through hands-on work * role-playing * interactive discussions * job coaching * mentoring * career assessment, * supportive counselling * connection to employers, * and three months follow up 
 
Employment Support *  
Resume writing * role play * interview skills * job fairs * labour market information * job placements * job board 
 
Government Forms available * Citizenship * Permanent Resident (PR) * Social Insurance Number (SIN) * Canada Pension Plan (CPP) * Old Age Supplement (OAS) * sponsorship * Canadian passport * Affordable Housing * Ontario Health Insurance (OHIP) card 
 
Organizations operating within Centre include * Muslim Community Services (MCS * offering LINC classes * Violence Against Women program (VAW)) * and support to children who witness abuse Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP) * Settlement Services for newcomers in partnership with Brampton Library * Information & Referral * Group Sessions * services provided from two library branches: * Chincagousy * South Fletcher during library hours		 Mississauga Mon-Fri 9 am-5:00 pm Add Record Add Record
Map RecordMHL0162Canadian Hearing Society, Mississauga Regional Office 2227 South Millway, Ste 300 
Mississauga, ON L5L 3R6		 905-608-0271 The Canadian Hearing Society provides services, products and information that remove barriers to communication * advance hearing health * promote equity for people who are culturally Deaf, oral deaf, deafened and hard of hearing * addresses accessibility issues and services * provides education (literacy and sign language classes) * information & referral * counselling and support services * hearing health care (audiology) Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, some evening appointments are available Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCMH0184Catholic Crosscultural Services, Peel Regional Offices, Brampton Office 8 Nelson Street St W, Unit 302 
Brampton, ON L6X 4J2		 905-457-7740 Settlement Services - offers settlement counselling * support with immigration documentation * access to education, childcare, health care, child tax benefits, social assistance, housing, individual and family counselling * helps obtain social insurance numbers * offers services in a variety of languages * affiliated with interpreter services * provides certification of immigration and education related documents * commissioner of oath services. 
 
Employment Access Program (EAP) - helps job seekers identify range of skills, design marketable resumes and assist in overcoming the barrier of "No Canadian Experience" * helps develop individual employment and career action plan * provides information about mentorship programs, retraining, education and volunteer opportunities in the community * one-on-one coaching, resource library and workshops* free access to the internet, 
phone, fax, and photocopier. 
 
Refugee Sponsorship Training Program - The RSTP is a program designed to support the Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs) of Canada, their Constituent Groups, Groups of Five and Community Sponsors interested in sponsoring refugees. 
 
Supportive Services for Women - provides supportive counselling to newcomer women who are experiencing domestic violence * services are linguistically and culturally sensitive for the clients * provides individual crisis intervention counselling with no waiting list * information & referral services * support groups for recently separated/divorced women * workshops on self-esteem, anger management, assertiveness, job-search, stress management, health alternatives, parenting and more * networking for isolated women through groups * free non-judgmental, confidential support * helps victims of violence to identify and examine their options in order to survive and work through their crisis * accompanies victims to hospitals, police stations or to court and advocates on their behalf when necessary * refers client to other agencies or professionals when appropriate * responds to women of all cultures in culturally sensitive environment through many 
languages * provides public education 
 
Housing Support – helps Peel residents to locate suitable and affordable housing 
 
Volunteer opportunities		 Monday, Thursday and Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM 
Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00AM - 8:00PM 
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Map RecordMAL0076Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre 3650 Dixie Road, Suite 103 
Mississauga, ON L4Y 3V9		 905-629-1873 Multiservice organization offering a wide range of social and recreational services to meet the needs of the Dixie Bloor community and surrounding areas offering Settlement Services for new immigrants in 19 languages, including American Sign Language, Disability issues, Family Reunification, Commission of Oath,* Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) and bridge to work co-op , newcomert * Employment Programs and job search workshops, counselling , mentoring and job development, l *Employment Resource Rooms, offered at 3415 Dixie Rd, Ste 402 * Mississauga * 905-206-0755 *Family Programs (including programs for children, youth & seniors), Kids day camps, volunteer programs . caregiver information and education call Wendy 905-276-6392 * Office Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm Add Record Add Record
Map RecordMAL0091Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre, Language Programs 3650 Dixie Road, Suite 103 
Mississauga, ON L4Y 3V9		 905-629-1873 Offers Language Instruction for Newcomers (LINC) and Enhanced Language Training 
 
Language Instruction For Newcomers To Canada (LINC) - free English classes * morning, afternoon, and evening classes and Saturdays* Levels 1-7, computers * child care and infant care provided free of charge to students 
 
Enhanced Language Training (ELT) With Bridge-to-Work Co-Op Placement - free 12-week in-class * develop occupation-specific language and industry terminology * improve skills in business writing * become familiar with Canadian workplace culture and business ethics * learn workers' rights and employment standards * job search techniques and more * online research/computerized ESL learning 
 
10-week co-op placement - gain Canadian experience * build professional network * practice in own or related field * obtain Canadian references * meet new people		   Add Record Add Record
Map RecordMAL0092India Rainbow Community Services of Peel, Branch Office 21 Regan Rd, Unit H & I 
Brampton, ON L7A 1C5		 905-459-4776 India Rainbow Community Services of Peel is a charitable, non-profit community-based organization * provides services to immigrants for integration into Canadian society and to meet the social services, training and health needs of Peel's immigrant community * programs offered include:

Services For Children, Youth & Parents - provides culturally and linguistically specific information, resources and support to South Asian families within Peel region * offers parenting strategies to help balance families between settlement, integration and cultural identity * links parents with other community resources

Settlement Services For Newcomers - assists newcomers integrate and adapt into the Canadian society

Job Search Workshops For Newcomers - helps newcomers get into the workforce by providing assistance with resumes * interview tips * information on skills development courses and educational upgrading/evaluation

Programs For Healthy Seniors - Seniors Wellness Programs - provides group programs * educational, cultural and recreational outings * support groups * workshops * referral and assistance * will accompany clients to various appointments * provides health and nutrition information

Program For Women - provides crisis intervention, support and guidance to abused women * information and access to eligible government benefits * referrals to shelters and support groups and empowerment workshops

Housing And Support For Homeless People With Mental Illness - assists people with mental illness to find affordable housing, to set up their new homes, to care for themselves, to plan for any possible crisis and to connect with other supports and service providers		 Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm Add Record Add Record
 CDR0150Interim Place, Community Support & Outreach (THSP)   Administration 905-403-9691 ext 2221 
 
 Helps women and children live abuse-free lives independent from their abuser. Services offered include: crisis support and counselling, safety planning; Information and referral assistance in areas such as housing and income support, legal matters including family, criminal landlord and tenant, criminal injuries, workers compensation, workers compensation, employment, training and education; immigration services; parenting support; childcare and language interpretation: Multicultural Cultural Interpretation Services (MCIS) *Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-5pm 
*Shelter Hours 24/7		 Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0050Justice for Children and Youth 415 Yonge St, Suite 1203 
Toronto, ON M5B 2E7		 416-920-1633 Legal clinic that represents and advocates for youth (under 18yrs) on matters such as: welfare, education, children's aid, getting off the street, family or criminal law. 
 
CHILD WELFARE 
Advises and represents youth who want into or out of children's aid care. Answers questions or concerns about their placement or program while in care. 
 
CONSENT TO TREATMENT 
Gives legal advice to young persons and care providers regarding the right to consent to and refuse treatment; assists young people who are having trouble getting OHIP. 
 
CORRECTIONS LAW 
Advocates for youth who are in jail at youth centres or in detention. 
 
CUSTODY AND ACCESS 
Represents children and youth who are not living with a parent and are seeking access to siblings only. The Office of the Children's Lawyer represents children and youth in custody and access disputes. They are appointed by the court and the parents' lawyers can request this appointment. 
 
EDUCATION LAW 
Helps young people who are not living with a parent get enrolled in school; helps children and parents obtain appropriate special education placements by giving legal advice relating to the various processes under the Education Act; provides summary advice to parents throughout Ontario and will consult with other lawyers and clinics to assist them in representing clients outside the Toronto area; represents low-income children and youth who have been suspended or excluded from school or who face expulsion from a school board; gives advice about truancy and about information, records and privacy issues. 
 
IMMIGRATION LAW 
DOES NOT practice immigration or refugee law. However will assist children and youth obtain OHIP or school enrolment when their immigration status is an issue; and will assist other lawyers and clinics with this area of law as it relates to the Charter and to international human rights instruments. 
 
LEAVING HOME 
Provides summary advice and representation, when necessary, for young people who have left or are considering leaving their parents' home (issues often involve child welfare, support, family and social assistance law); assists in the recovery of personal possessions being withheld by a parent when a young person leaves home. 
 
MENTAL HEALTH LAW 
Acts for youth who are locked in mental health facilities (secure treatment/psychiatric wards) or who are in a facility for mental health reasons. 
 
SOCIAL ASSISTANCE 
Represents youth (16-17yrs) who are trying to get general welfare assistance or who have been cut off; gives summary advice to persons seeking the foster parent benefit and to young parents applying for family benefits. 
 
SUPPORT 
Provides summary advice to young persons and assistance to legal counsel where youth are seeking financial support from their parents (the youth should be able to obtain a legal aid certificate). In this area, assists youth living independently - but NOT youth living with a parent. 
 
TEST CASES 
Tries to challenge laws that discriminate against children or youth, or laws which fail to take into account the best interests or wishes of children and youth, from the perspective of the young person; will also represent children and youth in cases which involve the interpretation of legislation pertaining to them such as the Child and Family Services Act or the Young Offenders Act. 
 
VICTIMS OF CRIME 
Represents young persons who wish to protect the privacy of personal records (e.g. CAS files, school records, medical records, etc.) in criminal proceedings (defence lawyers may try to use these records to undermine the testimony of victims of crime in the trial against the accused); helps young people make claims before the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board. (DOES NOT assist with personal injury claims in civil courts). 
 
YOUNG OFFENDER 
Helps young people in trouble with the law by giving them information about the legal system and their rights; helps them find lawyers and refers them to other resource; represents youth who are charged in incidents in schools, group homes and jail; represents youth with learning or other difficulties; may do appeals depending on the issues; does reviews of dispositions to help a youth get into open custody or on probation; will do bail hearings and general advocacy for youth without lawyers.		 Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm Add Record Add Record
Map RecordMAL0001Malton Neighbourhood Services Malton Neighbourhood Services 
3540 Morning Star Dr 
Missisauga, ON L4T 1Y2		 905-677-6270 Malton Neighbourhood Services is a non-profit, multi-service settlement/community support agency offering services in Mississauga and Brampton.  
 
(The Brampton site is called MNS Multicultural Newcomer Servcies and is located at 3975 Cottrelle Blvd.)  
 
We offer * job search workshops * career counseling * translation/interpretation * English language training for newcomers ( LINC) * computer training * information and referrals * programs for women, seniors, youth * home work tutoring for students in grades 1-8 * after-school girls and boys drop-in discussion/recreation groups * early years parenting/children drop-in programs (0-6yrs) * free legal and dental clinics * women's advocacy and supportive services * help in filling out citizenship / immigration sponsorship forms and other official documents including social assistance and supportive housing applications * ( MHRC ) Malton Housing Resource Centre. 
 
 
 
 
 Mon-Thursday 8:30 am-8 pm * Friday 8:30 am-5 pm, 
Legal Clinic,Thursday 4 pm-6 pm.  
Dental Clinic First,and Third ,Wednesday each month 9 am-3 pm 
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Map RecordMAL0145Multicultural Inter-Agency Group of Peel 3034 Palstan Rd, Ste M3 
Mississauga, ON L4Y 2Z6		 905-270-6252 Network of multicultural community organizations * identifies gaps in service delivery * ensures the active participation of diverse groups * builds partnerships and enhances inter-agency collaboration and cooperation between mainstream and community-based organizations * develops materials and resource tools to support the inclusion of diverse communities * provides professional development opportunities to stakeholders and community groups * provides education, training and opportunities for community engagement and leadership development Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm Add Record Add Record
Map RecordMAL0154Muslim Community Services, Brampton Civic Centre 
150 Central Park Dr, Ste 304 
Brampton, ON L6T 2T9		 Brampton North Office 905-790-1910 
Brampton South Office 905-790-8482 
Mississauga Office 905-828-2001		 Muslim Community Services (MCS)  
Is a not-for-profit multi-service agency, managed by a volunteer Board of Directors, focusing on the needs of immigrants, newcomers, refugees and other community members through direct service provision in a manner that facilitates access to community and social support functions * agency helps to reduce individual's isolation, minimize barriers, strengthen community and thus work towards community integration * services offered include:  
Language Instruction For Newcomers To Canada (LINC) that provides basic language training in one of the Canada's official languages to adults immigrants after their arrival in Canada so that they may acquire the necessary language skills to integrate into Canadian society * offers English classes including Literacy and LINC Levels 1-7 at the Brampton and Mississauga locations * childcare for eligible participants is available at both sites. Violence Against Women Program provides holistic approach towards family violence * while dealing with women who are victims of abuse. It takes into consideration the related issues of low education, lack of information, low self-esteem, financial dependency, and emotional, psychological and social problems of the entire family, especially children * developed with sensitivity for the cultural needs of women in Peel Region * includes crisis counselling, creating safety plan, emotional support, and information and referral * women are served one-on-one basis or in group setting* The program also helps children who have witnessed abuse in their homes * program will provide early intervention * safe place for women and children to discuss the violence they have experienced * healing process and support * initiative is a joint venture of many organizations in the Region of Peel.  
Newcomer Settlement Program - intake * assessment * form filling * referrals * support groups * supportive counselling * life skills workshops and seminars on topics that will help access services, integration * with the help of Brampton Multicultural Community Centre (BMC).  
Employment Support: A program to assist the unemployed or under-employed with job search support * labour market information * job referral * work trials or placements * seminars on employment issues * training information with the help of BMC * Support Groups, monthly meetings for women and seniors to dialogue, solving their problems through peer support, networking, information sharing and time for themselves * group meetings increases awareness on services, resources available for women and empower them to deal with day-to-day realities, develop higher self-esteem, confidence and language skills for the labour market*  
Income Tax Clinic; annual free tax clinic conducted by volunteer professionals accountants and team from the Revenue Canada, Certified General Accountants (CGA) to assist low-income individuals, seniors, families, social assistance recipients and newcomers to prepare income tax returns.		 Offices Mon-Fri 8:30 am-7:00 pm Add Record Add Record
Map RecordMAL0181Muslim Community Services, Mississauga 4120 Ridgeway Drive, Unit 43 
Mississauga, ON L5L 5S9		 Mississauga West 905-828-2001 
 Muslim Community Services (MCS)  
 
Is a not-for-profit multi-service agency, managed by a volunteer Board of Directors, focusing on the needs of immigrants, newcomers, refugees and other community members through direct service provision in a manner that facilitates access to community and social support functions * agency helps to reduce individual's isolation, minimize barriers, strengthen community and thus work towards community integration * services offered include:  
Language Instruction For Newcomers To Canada (LINC) that provides basic language training in one of the Canada's official languages to adults immigrants after their arrival in Canada so that they may acquire the necessary language skills to integrate into Canadian society * offers English classes including Literacy and LINC Levels 1-7 at the Brampton and Mississauga locations * childcare for eligible participants is available at both sites. Violence Against Women Program provides holistic approach towards family violence * while dealing with women who are victims of abuse. It takes into consideration the related issues of low education, lack of information, low self-esteem, financial dependency, and emotional, psychological and social problems of the entire family, especially children * developed with sensitivity for the cultural needs of women in Peel Region * includes crisis counselling, creating safety plan, emotional support, and information and referral * women are served one-on-one basis or in group setting* The program also helps children who have witnessed abuse in their homes * program will provide early intervention * safe place for women and children to discuss the violence they have experienced * healing process and support * initiative is a joint venture of many organizations in the Region of Peel.  
Newcomer Settlement Program - intake * assessment * form filling * referrals * support groups * supportive counselling * life skills workshops and seminars on topics that will help access services, integration * with the help of Brampton Multicultural Community Centre (BMC).  
Employment Support Programto assist the unemployed or under-employed with job search support * labour market information * job referral * work trials or placements * seminars on employment issues * training information with the help of BMC * Support Groups, monthly meetings for women and seniors to dialogue, solving their problems through peer support, networking, information sharing and time for themselves * group meetings increases awareness on services, resources available for women and empower them to deal with day-to-day realities, develop higher self-esteem, confidence and language skills for the labour market*  
Income Tax Clinic; annual free tax clinic conducted by volunteer professionals accountants and team from the Revenue Canada, Certified General Accountants (CGA) to assist low-income individuals, seniors, families, social assistance recipients and newcomers to prepare income tax returns.		 Offices Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5:00 pm Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0200Peel Health Services Department, Pregnancy Programs, Adult Programs Peel Public Health 
7120 Hurontario Street, P.O Box 640 PRO Streetsville 
Mississauga, ON L5M 2C2		 Peel Public Health 905-799-7700 Peel Public Health offers free prenatal classes and an elearning prenatal program.  
For more information visit www.PregnantInPeel.ca or call 905-799-7700 
 
Some of the topics covered include: 
*Physical and emotional changes during pregnancy 
*Working during pregnancy 
*Breathing and Relaxation 
*Labour and Delivery 
*Breastfeeding 
*Becoming a dad 
*Parenting and baby care 
 
Class Times: 
Six-Week Evening Series 
7-9 pm 
A seventh class on Fathering is available in some series 
 
Weekend Series: 
Friday 7-9 pm and two consecutive Saturdays 9:30am-3:30pm 
 
Locations: 
CALEDON 
Albion/Bolton Community Centre 
150 Queen Street S 
Bolton 
 
BRAMPTON 
Brampton Civic Centre 
150 Central Park Dr, Rm 106 
(Queen St E & Central Park Dr) 
 
MISSISSAUGA 
Peel Public Health Clinic - Fairview  
325 Central Parkway West, Unit 21 
(in the Parkways West Plaza) 
 
Peel Public Health Clinic - Meadowvale 
6975 Meadowvale Town Centre Circle 
(E of Winston Churchill Blvd; N of Battleford Rd)  
 
For those who prefer to learn online, the eLearning Prenatal Program is also available. 
The eLearning Prenatal Program is a free, web-based program with animated illustrations and videos. Call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700 to register. 
 
 Office Hours for Registration: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Add Record Add Record
Map RecordMAL0130Peel Multicultural Council 6630 Turner Valley Rd 
Mississauga, ON L5N 2P1		 905-819-1144 Peel Multicultural Council, as an umbrella organization, aims to promote a harmonious multicultural society in Peel, by increasing communication and by building bridges of understanding between ethno-cultural groups, institutions, and the community, and to facilitate settlement and integration of newcomers to Canada

Addresses racial, social, linguistic and cultural needs of the Peel community * promotes employment equity, anti-racist organizational change, cultural sensitivity and assists in the settlement and integration of newcomers to Canada * promotes community economic development by offering business start-up information and seminars * serves as a clearinghouse of information about various ethnocultural groups through its quarterly newsletter and the resource centre

Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) classes * full time & part- time evening classes for Levels 1-6

Immigrant Settlement Services – provides information on services such as immigration, education, employment, financial assistance, health, legal services, housing, transportation, translation/interpretation, etc * assists with filling out forms and applications (SIN, OHIP, Child Tax, PR Renewal, ODSP, Citizenship) * advocates on clients behalf * provides referrals to other service providers

Job Search Workshop (4 Days) – helps newcomers to Canada find suitable employment * skills covered include: resume writing & cover letters * job search and networking techniques * skills to overcome 'No Canadian Work Experience' barrier * help identifying skills * strategies to tap hidden job market * understanding the Canadian labour market * interview preparations and mock interviews * workers' rights and employment standards

Enhanced Language Training (ELT-12 Wks) - job specific language training * work placement * career counseling * job readiness skills (resume, cover letter, cold calling, and informational interview) * 2 weeks computer classes

Host Program provides newcomer adults with the opportunty to make friends by being matched with someone that has lived in Canada for at least 3 years *newcomers can learn about Canadian culture and customs *receive support to better cope with the stresses of settling and adapting in Canada *participate in group social activities *develop confidence and networking skills. Host Youth Program HYP -helps newcomer youth, ages 12-24, adpat to Canadian culture and become aware of different resources in the community (i.e recreation, entertainment, etc), *praticipate in group activities including: English Conversation Circles, Homework Club, playing video games, movie night, information workshops, art and literature. Other free services offered include: Commissioner of Oaths to attest documents * access to computer, fax, internet * childcare * Mississauga transit tickets		 Mon-Fri 9am-5:00pm * Wed 9am-8:30pm Add Record Add Record
 MAL0071Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services, Mississauga Office   Office: 905-403-8860 
Counselling Services * 905-403-8860  
LINC Program * 905-403-9545 
Resource Centre for New Immigrants * 905-403-8860 
ELT * 905-823-5461		 Provides programs for new immigrants, first generation Canadians and refugees

Language Instruction For Newcomers To Canada (LINC) Program - full time and evening English classes (Literacy to Level 7) * free for permanent residents, convention refugees and live-in caregivers * child minding for pre-school children for registered students

Enhanced Language Training (ELT) - intended for internationally trained professionals who have prior training in IT, engineering, business administration, customer service,and healthcare * 3-part course (in class sector specific language training, one-on-one workplace preparation with a job developer; six weeks of unpaid job placement in a Canadian company) * day time and night time classes offered * full time and part time

Settlement Services - information on and referral * interpretation and translation * interpretation over the phone and/or in person to facilitate access to programs and services such as social assistance, medical care and legal services * case management services for underserved and high needs clients * career and employment counselling * short term supportive counselling * crisis intervention

Resource Centre For New Immigrants - computers with internet access * assistance with information search, letter preparation, completing on-line applications * assistance with job search and resume writing * fax and photocopier * information sessions on settlement topics * internal referrals to individual counselling and English language training * referral to community and government programs and services

Offers interpretation, translation, and certification of documents and affidavits		 Mon 8:30 am-7 pm * Tue- Fri 8:30 am-4 pm Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCMH0126Salvation Army, Mississauga Community & Family Services 3167 Cawthra Rd 
Mississauga, ON L5A 2X4		 905-279-3941 Provides services such as emergency shelter, food, clothing, and counselling to people in need; as well as church programs for all ages * offers women's support groups * moms and tot's summer camp * summer camps for children and youth * anger management for men and women * immigrant and refugee services * Speaking Canadian - English conversation classes * confidential couple, family and individual counselling * Client Trusteeship Program to assist those in the community who have difficulty ensuring that their rent and other bills are paid*. Christmas Assistance Program available to single persons and families.* Volunteer opportunities also available. Offered at; * 3167 Cawthra Rd * Mississauga * 905-279-3941 Office Mon-Tue 9 am-12 noon; 1 pm-3:30 pm; Wed 9 am-12 noon; 1 pm-6:30 pm; Thu 1 pm-3:30 pm; Fri 9 am-12 noon Add Record Add Record
Map RecordMAL0096The Cross-Cultural Community Services Association, Peel Office 888 Dundas Street E, Unit B6-1 
Mississauga, ON L4Y 4G6		 905-615-9500 The Cross-Cultural Community Services Association (TCCSA) assists newcomers to adapt to the Canadian style of living and become the mainstream of the Canadian mosaic

Settlement Services Department - assists new immigrants to know more about the social system of Canada and help them to adapt to the Canadian style of living through our counselling services * services include one to one counselling * information workshops * orientation days for newcomers * settlement fact sheets * computer access * employment orientation * employment preparation program

Counselling services - includes counselling on education * immigration * housing * children's benefit * registration (birth, marriage, etc) * taxation * employment * health care system * citizenship * senior's benefits * social assistance, etc

Education And Language Training Department - helps newcomers become competent in everyday English * enhances Computer English learning * provides knowledge and techniques required for the process of applying for Canadian citizenship and taking the test * ensures the continuity of heritage language for the Chinese youngsters and provides sufficient reading materials in their own native language * services offered include LINC Classes (Level 1 - 5) * free child minding services * English as a Second Language Classes (ESL) - low, intermediate and high level * citizenship preparation classes - beginner, basic and intermediate level

Community And Youth Department - assists newcomers of Chinese origin to adapt to the Canadian style of living * helps participants to strengthen their communication skills and improve their quality of living * services offered include volunteer training * Youth Ambassador Program * women support group * senior support group * interest groups * Children's Day Camp (Spring and Summer) * ELITE - Evergreen Leader-In-Training for Exercise * parent support program * Damayan Filipino Drop-In & Information Centre (sponsored by TCCSA)		 Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm Add Record Add Record