Catholic Crosscultural Services (CCS)
Brampton Office
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CWL1022
Last Modified:
24 Sep 2024
Last Full Update:
06 Sep 2024
Record Details
| Social Media |  Website: https://www.cathcrosscultural.org/ |
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Description & Services
| Alternate Name | CCS |
| Description | Provides information and orientation services to immigrants and refugees * connects clients to basic services in the community including all levels of government * offers counselling and support to families through case management, support groups, crisis intervention, etc Services include: individual assessment of the newcomer’s settlement needs and development of a detailed settlement plan workshops to help newcomers develop an understanding of life in Canada making connections with available community services in the areas of health, housing, education, childcare, employment, finance, immigration, post-secondary education, language learning and legal supports help with understanding and completing government forms and applications connection with community and volunteer opportunities ongoing support to meet settlement and integration needs of newcomers and their families Programs: Settlement Services available include: Individual assessment of the newcomer’s settlement needs and development of a detailed settlement plan; workshops and making connections with available community services in the areas of health, housing, education, childcare, employment, finance, immigration, post-secondary education, language learning and legal supports, help with understanding and completing government forms and applications; connection with community and volunteer opportunities; seasonal income tax clinic; monthly Service Canada clinic to assist newcomers and families with OAS, GIS, CPP, CPP disability and survival benefits; weekly English conversation Circle Labour Market Access Program: providing newcomers orientation to the Canadian job market, job search preparation, and information sessions and strategies on finding employment; workshops on job search, labour market information and Canadian workplace culture; resume, cover letter and interview preparation; career related information sessions and opportunities for networking with employers Women Support Services: confidential counselling services to assist newcomer women and their children who have, or are, experiencing domestic assault through individual and group services: short-term, goal focused counselling including the development of transition and safety strategies and information on your rights and options; crisis and support counselling to assist individuals seeking immediate assistance; linking women to appropriate services in the community that address legal, housing, financial and long term counselling needs Mental Health Program: offers cultural and language specific counselling to newcomer individuals, couples and families. Through individual counselling and educational workshops, newcomers will receive the support and tools needed to manage the challenges of stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, parenting, family conflict, trauma and other life transitions. Services currently available in Hindi, Arabic, English LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada)provides free English language classes from beginner to advanced language level for permanent residents, convention refugees and live-in caregivers Family Literacy Program provides language and age appropriate family reading resources through a lending library activities to encourage and reinforce family language learning |
| Hours | *Mon, Thu, Fri 9am-5pm * Tue, Wed 9am-8pm |
| Areas Served | Peel Region |
| Eligibility | Immigrants and residents of Peel |
| Application | Contact Intake |
| Fees | None |
| Languages | English ; Arabic ; Dari ; Hindi ; Portuguese ; Punjabi ; Sinhalese ; Spanish ; Tamil ; Urdu ; Khasi |
Contact Information
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Queen St and Kennedy Rd |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Office Phone | 905-457-7740 |
| Fax | 905-457-7769 |
| Website | www.cathcrosscultural.org |
| Primary Contact | Zeena Al Hamdan, Peel Regional Manager; Phone: 905-273-4140 ext 6226; Email: zalhamdan@ccscan.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Anita Shiwnath, Settlement Services Manager; Phone: 905-457-7740 ext 8226; Email: ashiwnath@ccscan.ca |
| Primary Executive | Agnes Thomas, Executive Director; Phone: 416-757-7010 ext 2308; Email: edo@ccscan.ca |
Other Details
| Funding | Regional / Municipal - Peel Region ; Provincial - Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration; Ministry of Community and Social Services ; Federal - Citizenship and Immigration Canada ; United Way - Peel Region ; Private - Catholic Charities |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit |