Record #: PEL0630 | Last Full Update: 26 Nov 2019 |
Contact Information | |
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Office Phone | 905-949-0049 ext 1266 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-800-668-1179 |
nic@achev.ca | |
Website | www.achev.ca |
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Primary Contact | Agnes Wilczak, Senior Manager, Newcomer Information Centre; Phone: 905-949-0049 ext 1259; Email: awilczak@ahev.ca |
Alternate Contact | Ayesha Aslam, Coordinator, Newcomer Information Centre; Phone: 905-949-0049 ext 2412; Email: aaslam@achev.ca |
Agency Information | |
Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
Established | 1996 |
Funding | United Way - United Way Greater Toronto |
Description and Service Details | |
Description (Service) | COVID-19 -- some in-person services available by appointment only; small group workshops held onsite with distancing protocols in place; online and phone support options continue Information and referral centre offering comprehensive information on topics such as employment, licensing, credential evaluation, language training, housing, health services, legal issues, government programs, citizenship and immigration, and social, community and recreational services
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Hours | COVID19 -- in-person services by appointment only Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm |
Areas Served | Dufferin County ; Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of) ; Peel Region ; Toronto ; York Region |
Eligibility | Permanent residents, Convention refugees, prospective immigrants |
Application | Call or email Commissioner of Oaths-- appointment necessary -- call for information |
Languages | Other - Approximately 20 major languages |
Fees | None |
Site Information | |
Located In Community | Mississauga |
Address & Map | Community Door - Sussex Centre; 50 Burnhamthorpe Rd W Suite 300 Mississauga, ON Canada L5B 3C2 View Google Map |
Intersection | Hurontario St (Hwy 10) and Burnhamthorpe Rd W |
Physical Access | Fully accessible |
Categories and Classification | |
HCSD Main Heading | Community Programs ; Employment / Training ; Government / Legal ; Newcomers |
HCSD Sub Heading | Community Legal Services ; Computer and Internet Access ; Immigration / Sponsorship ; Internationally Trained Professionals ; Newcomer Settlement Services ; Refugees ; Resources for Internationally Trained Professionals |
Service Categories | Certificates/Forms Assistance ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Citizenship Application Assistance ; Commissioner of Oaths ; Copy Machines ; Newcomer Settlement Services ; Outreach Programs ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Public Access Computers/Tools ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Public Internet Access Sites ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Internationally Trained Skilled Workers |