Welcome Centre Immigrant Services [Central East], Mobile Unit

Welcome Centre Immigrant Services [Central East]

Service: Mobile Unit - Orillia, Orillia

Record #: ORI1706

Last Modified: 29 Dec 2023

Last Full Update: 27 Dec 2023

Description

Description (Service)

Program extends the Welcome Centre settlement services to newcomer clients living in Simcoe County. Services provided in the Welcome Centre system are mirrored and supplied to outreach locations through mobile delivery.

Assists individuals in gathering information and resources and provides support in a welcoming and culturally sensitive manner.

Clients are encouraged to develop a one-to-one trusting relationship with staff, while accessing all the services they require to help integrate economically and socially into their local communities.

Also supports volunteer led English Conversation Circles, where participants practice English skills and meet other newcomers in their community (at certain locations).

Core immigrant services include:

settlement services
employment services
accreditation and qualification information assistance
English language skills
other supports to connect newcomers with local services

Serves clients by individual appointments at various locations and can deliver to other areas in Simcoe County throughout the week based on request.

English language assessment done in partnership with Achēv Language Services.

Service Details

Hours	Hours vary. Call for information. Conversation circle (offered in-person): Wed 4:30 pm-6 pm.
Areas Served	Orillia
Eligibility	Individuals 18 years and older Newcomer, In-Home Caregivers, International Students, Naturalized Citizens, Permanent Residents, Refugee Claimants, Temporary Foreign Workers
Application	Conversation Circle: email mobileunit@welcomecentre.ca or call 289-871-3045 Mobile Unit: call for appointment mentioning that appointment is for Mobile Unit Walk-ins: may be accommodated, but advance appointments are encouraged
Languages	Farsi - Interpretation ; Interpretive Services - Interpretation, for other languages, able to connect with interpreters by teleconference call
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Orillia
Address & Map	Orillia City Hall, 50 Andrew St S Suite 102 Orillia, ON Canada L3V 7T5
Intersection	Colborne St W and Andrew St S
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	1-877-761-1155 ext 3045, Toll Free
E-Mail	mobileunit@welcomecentre.ca
Website	www.welcomecentre.ca
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WelcomeCentres
Primary Contact	Ian Cowie, Mobile Unit Facilitator; Phone: 289-338-5140; Email: ian.cowie@welcomecentre.ca
Mailing Address	16655 Yonge St Unit 26 Newmarket, ON Canada L3X 1V6