The Cross-Cultural Community Services Association
Peel Centre
Record #:
MAL0096
Last Modified:
23 May 2019
Last Full Update:
23 May 2019
Phone
| Office Phone | 905-615-9500 |
| Fax | 905-615-0622 |
Address/Location Info
| Address | 720 Burnhamthorpe Road W, Unit 2 Mississauga, ON L5C 3G1 |
| Located In Community | Mississauga |
| Intersection | Mavis Rd and Burnhamthorpe Rd W |
| Transit Information | Mississauga Transit Info 905-615-4636 |
| Accessibility | Partially Accessible |
Description/Eligibility/Service Details
| Description | 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 and Information Centre (sponsored by TCCSA) |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9am-5pm |
| Areas Served | Greater Toronto Area ; Peel Region |
| Eligibility | Citizens * immigrants * convention refugees |
| Languages | English ; Arabic ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Japanese |
Contact Information
| Social Media | Website: www.tccsa.on.ca/ |
| Website | www.tccsa.on.ca |
| Primary Contact | Nicole Mak, Centre Supervisor; Phone: ext 224; Email: nmak@tccsa.org |
| Alternate Contact | Catherine Bush, Administrative Assistant; Phone: 905-948-1671 ext 217 |
| Primary Executive | Janice, Acting Executive Director; Phone: 905-948-1671 ext 111 |
Other Info
| Alternate Name | TCCSA |
| Former Name | Toronto Chinese Community Services Association (April 2008) |
| Funding | Provincial ; Federal - Citizenship and Immigration Canada ; Grants ; Fundraising ; Donations ; United Way ; Membership fees |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
Subjects
| CDRCP_CSI_HEADINGS | Newcomer Services |
| Subjects | Chinese community ; Citizenship ; Cultural communities ; Drop-in centres ; English as a second language ; Immigrants ; Information and referral ; Language instruction ; Life skills training ; Multiculturalism ; Orientation ; Recreation ; Self help groups ; Seniors ; Settlement services ; Support groups ; Volunteer opportunities |
| Service Categories | English as a Second Language ~ Cultural Transition Counselling ~ Community Newcomers |