Indus Community Services, Newcomer Services, Mississauga Head Office - Hurontario Suite 206, Mississauga - Head Office

Indus Community Services

Service: Newcomer Services, Mississauga Head Office - Hurontario Suite 206, Mississauga - Head Office

Record #: PEL0527

Last Full Update: 25 Apr 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone	905-275-2369
Fax	905-275-6799
E-Mail	info@induscs.ca
Website	induscs.ca
Social Media	Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube
Primary Contact	Arvind Krishendehall, Manager, Settlement Programs; Phone: 905-275-2369 ext 3237; Email: arvind.krishendehall@induscs.ca
Alternate Contact	Judy Labelle, Director. Newcomer Services; Phone: 905-275-2369 ext 1240; Email: jlabelle@induscs.ca

Agency Information

Legal Status	(50) Non Profit
Funding	United Way - United Way Greater Toronto
Elections	During the Annual General Meeting

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	Services to assist and guide newcomers to Canada in accessing employment, education, training, housing, health, documentation and financial services personalized counselling and support workshops, information sessions and guidance on skills development, training and employment translations and interpretation for settlement related issues Commissioner of Oaths services information and referrals to external services such as income tax clinics and legal aid or to other relevant community and government resources online citizenship test preparation classes English Language Training participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by Achēv -- see separate entry bus fare for eligible attendees, and childminding for children 19 months-6 years while parents attend part-time classes, mornings or afternoons Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) child care for children 19 months-5 years while their parents are attending LINC classes Intersections (Support for 2SLGBTQ+ Newcomers) private and confidential one-on-one settlement support inclusive, safe and positive space workshops, presentations and information sessions resource library, movie nights, arts and crafts and fun activities linkages to external services such as income tax clinics, Legal Aid, and other relevant community services capacity building through community presentations and information sessions to help create welcoming communities that understand and respect the unique challenges faced by 2SLGBTQ+ newcomers Employment Services job search training; skills assessment resume and cover letter help, interview coaching labour market information access to computers, internet, fax, photocopier, telephone multi-sector job fairs, networking events 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
Hours	Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served	Oakville ; Peel Region
Boundaries	Oakville, Peel Region
Eligibility	Ages: 18 year(s) and up Newcomers including permanent residents, refugees or refugee claimants, citizens, Minister's Permit Holders, and people with work or study permits
Application	Call for information
Languages	Arabic, English, French, Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, Urdu
Fees	None

Site Information

Located In Community	Mississauga
Address & Map	3038 Hurontario St Suite 206 Mississauga, ON Canada L5B 3B9
Intersection	Hurontario St (Hwy 10) and Dundas St E
Mailing Address	3038 Hurontario St Suite 206 Mississauga, ON Canada L5B 3B9
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading	Arts / Culture ; Community Programs ; Employment / Training ; Government / Legal ; Newcomers ; Youth
HCSD Sub Heading	2SLGBTQ+ ; 2SLGBTQ+ Supports ; Arts and Hobby Instruction ; Community Legal Services ; English as a Second Language ; Interpretation / Translation ; Newcomer Employment Programs ; Newcomer Employment Resources ; Newcomer Settlement Services ; Refugees ; Self Employment / Entrepreneurship
Service Categories	Adult Mentoring Programs ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Business Assistance Services ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Citizenship Test Preparation ; Commissioner of Oaths ; Cultural Transition Counselling ; English as a Second Language ; Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs ; Interpretation/Translation ; Job Search Resource Centres ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Needlecraft Instruction ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Newcomer Settlement Services ~ International Students ; Newcomer Settlement Services ~ LGBTQ2+ Issues ; Organizational Planning and Development Support ~ LGBTQ2+ Issues ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Immigrants/Refugees

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