New Canadians Centre, Peterborough Branch

New Canadians Centre

Site: Peterborough Branch

Record #: PET0126

Last Modified: 10 Dec 2024

Last Full Update: 09 Dec 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Provides settlement services and direct assistance to new Canadians living in Peterborough and the surrounding area.

Assistance includes:

orientation to the community and help accessing local services such as housing resources, credit counselling, schools and adult English classes
assistance filling out government forms
income tax return assistance
individual and group supportive counselling
employment assistance including help with resume, cover letter writing, job search guidance, networking with local employers
high-speed internet access for clients

Community Connection Program - offers group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks * trained volunteer mentors assist newcomers with a focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development

Language Assessment Centre - offers assessment of English language skills for settlement-based language training program or referral to community-based training

Settlement Workers in Schools Program (SWIS) - provides settlement services for children and families through schools

Peterborough Welcome Pass - offers discounted or free admission to local cultural attractions * valid for one year from time of sign up

Service Details

Hours	COVID19 Brief Services Tue,Thu 9:30 am-11:30 am * Service by phone and email available during regular hoursMon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Areas Served	Haliburton County ; Kawartha Lakes ; Northumberland County ; Peterborough (County of)
Eligibility	Newcomers Language Assessment Centre: Newcomers to Canada 18 years and over who are permanent residents or Convention refugees
Application	Call for more information
Languages	Arabic; Bulgarian; English; French; Hungarian; Interpretive Services; Mandarin; Other - Services are provided with translation/interpretation as available; Russian; Spanish
Fees	None ; Interpretation and translation fees may apply for documents

Address and Location

Located In Community	Peterborough
Address & Map	221 Romaine St Peterborough, ON Canada K9J 2C3
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-743-0882
Fax	705-743-6219
E-Mail	info@nccpeterborough.ca
Website	www.nccpeterborough.ca
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newcanadianscentre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newcanadianscentre YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/newcanadianscentre/feed
Primary Contact	Marisa Kaczmarczyk, Director of Client Services; Phone: 705-743-0882 ext 224; Email: marisa@nccpeterborough.ca
Alternate Contact	Yvonne Lai, Director of Community Development; Phone: 705-743-0882; Email: yvonne@nccpeterborough.ca
Volunteer Coordinator	Sara Shahsavari, Volunteer and Event Administrator; Email: sara@nccpeterborough.ca
Mailing Address	221 Romaine St Peterborough, ON Canada K9J 2C3