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	Record #	Organization Name(s)	Address	Office Phone	Description	Hours	My List
	CMH0168	Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Child, Youth and Family Program, Better Behaviours Service	250 College St, 3rd Flr  Toronto, ON M5T 1R8	416-535-8501 ext 4366	Helps children learn more positive ways of dealing with problems. Program is aimed at bolstering children's self-esteem, ability to deal with conflict, and of increasing socially appropriate behaviour. Kids learn how to communicate their feelings effectively, handle conflict through problem-solving rather than fighting, and listen and follow through at home and in school.    The program is not suitable for children with development disorder, pervasive development disorder, profound hearing or sight loss, serious medical conditions or a history of significant traumatic head injury.		Record Added Add Record
	CDR0001	Child Development Resource Connection Peel	75 Watline Ave, Ste 103  Mississauga, ON L4Z 3E5	905-507-9360	Child Development Resource Connection Peel (CDRCP) connects community and practitioners with the information,resources, training and services that promote quality family life.	Mon-Fri 9am-5pm	Record Added Add Record
	CMH0197	Knights Table	287 Glidden Rd, Unit 4  Brampton, ON L6W 1H9	905-454-8725	The Knight's Table provides meals and food services to the needy and those affected by poverty in the Peel Region First Bite Program - provides clients with a nutritious breakfast free of charge * Mon-Sun 8 am-10 am Cecil's Kitchen - helps anyone who needs a warm meal during the day * Mon-Fri 12 noon-6 pm * weekends & holidays 12 noon-4 pm Our Pantry - provides emergency food supplies to vulnerable families in the community * on registration, eligible families can take a weekly food bank supply * Wed-Fri 12 noon-3 pm * closed on weekends Good Neighbour Program - surplus bread and baked goods (donated by local grocery stores) are delivered on site * any family may take these items home, free of charge * Mon-Fri 8 am-10 am; 12 noon-6 pm * weekends & holidays 8 am-10 am; 12 noon-4 pm Kids Just Want To Have Fun (KJW2HF) - seasonal kids camps (March Break and summer) for deserving children who are looking for fun, friends, and exciting experiences * call for registration information Holiday Hampers - provides holiday hampers to needy families (food, toys and clothing that have been generously donated over the year) Volunteer opportunities	Mon-Fri 8 am-6 pm; weekends & holidays 8 am-4 pm	Record Added Add Record
	MAL0145	Multicultural 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	Record Added Add Record
	BRA2050	Peel Committee Against Woman Abuse	1515 Matheson Blvd E, Unit 103  Mississauga, ON L4W 2P5	905-282-9792	Peel Committee Against Woman Abuse (PCAWA) consists of more than 35 member agencies in Peel that are directly involved, or concerned with, woman abuse * member agencies work together to promote a more effective and coordinated response to woman abuse in the region	Variable	Record Added Add Record
	MAL0130	Peel 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	Record Added Add Record
	BRA1468	Social Planning Council of Peel	1515 Matheson Blvd E, Unit 103  Mississauga, ON L4W 2P5	905-629-3044	An independent, non-profit organization that promotes social justice by facilitating citizen participation in the identification of social issues and in the planning and implementation of collaborative actions to address those issues * provides the following services: Research: examines social problems and needs in Peel * develops options for addressing those problems and needs * provides basic socio-economic information on the Peel population Public Education: disseminates information about social problems and needs of the community in Peel and the options for addressing them (workshops, training, publications, etc) Community Development: facilitates coordination and cooperation among agencies in the social services sector of Peel * facilitates the development of new services/agencies in Peel Consultation: provides professional research and training services to community groups, public and private sector service providers, and funders SPC will provide organizational development services to community groups and fledgling organizations on request	Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm	Record Added Add Record