Indus Community Services
Service: Newcomer Services, Brampton Gillingham Office, Brampton Gillingham Office
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: PEL1172 | Last Full Update: 10 Jan 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-459-4776 |
| Fax | 905-459-4347 |
| info@induscs.ca | |
| Website | induscs.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/IndusCommunityServices Instagram: www.instagram.com/indus_helps LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/induscommunityservices Twitter: twitter.com/Indus_Helps |
| Primary Contact | Daksha Mulla, Manager - Language Programs; Phone: 905-459-4776 ext 3222; Email: dmulla@induscs.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Reneta D'Souza, Project Assistant; Phone: 905-459-4776 ext 3221 |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | Community-based organization providing services to immigrants to integrate into Canadian society and to meet the social services, training and health needs of Peel's immigrant community * registered charity |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1985 |
| Funding | United Way - United Way Greater Toronto |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | COVID19 -- services continue by telephone or email, offices closed, call 905-275-2369 or email info@induscs.ca * virtual income tax clinics, in partnership with CRA Newcomer Services -- needs assessment and information and referral to community and social services * support with finding housing, child care, registering children in school and health care * help filling out government forms including housing and immigration sponsorship forms * help connecting to language classes * workshops to reduce stress of adjusting to Canadian culture * supportive counselling -- short-term counselling to clients who encounter difficulties adjusting to life in Canada and assistance in overcoming these challenges * Commissioner of Oaths for verifying documents * online citizenship test preparation classes Entrepreneurship Program for Newcomers -- Learn sewing and clothing alterations, with skills, knowledge and language to manage a small business * work experience * goal to become financially independent and self-employed Community Connections Program -- For those in Canada less than 3 years * community support through volunteer befriending * orientation to the community and services such as banking, transit, education Services for International Students -- Settlement counselling and orientation * employment information * information on housing, health care, financial supports, assistance filling documents and forms, referrals to community resources Job Search Workshops -- support newcomers with one-on-one employment counselling sessions * employment related workshops and job fairs * facilitate the connection between employers and newcomers * bi-monthly HR Bridging Program -- career building and job search program for internationally trained professionals with experience in the Human Resources field * orientation to the Canadian Labour Market * helps prepare for success in the workplace |
| Hours | COVID19 -- services continue by telephone or emailMon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Oakville ; Peel Region |
| Boundaries | Peel Region, Oakville |
| Eligibility | Permanent residents, refugees or refugee claimants, citizens, Minister's Permit Holders, and people with work or study permits Age Requirements: Ages: 16 year(s) and up; Residency Requirements: Peel Region, Oakville |
| Application | Call for information |
| Languages | Arabic; Bengali; English; French - interpretation available upon request; Gujarati; Hindi; Punjabi; Tamil; Urdu |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Brampton |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Main St N and Bovaird Dr W |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible ; Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Employment / Training ; Government / Legal ; Newcomers |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Community Legal Services ; Interpretation / Translation ; Newcomer Employment Programs ; Newcomer Employment Resources ; Newcomer Settlement Services ; Refugees |
| Service Categories | Adult Mentoring Programs ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Certificates/Forms Assistance ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Citizenship Test Preparation ; Commissioner of Oaths ; Cultural Transition Counselling ; Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs ; Interpretation/Translation ; Newcomer Settlement Services ; Newcomer Settlement Services ~ International Students ; Peer to Peer Networking ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Tax Preparation Assistance |