YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka

Site: Barrie - 320 Bayfield St

Service: Immigrant Services - Settlement Program

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Record #: BAR0315 Last Modified: 22 Jun 2022 Last Full Update: 22 Jun 2022
Description
Description (Service) Settlement Program (formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program)  
  • Settlement Services provided in-person and virtually (telephone, text or online)  
  • orientation programs, language and skills training to help facilitate employment, and programs to welcome newcomers to the community 
  • may provide needs and eligibility assessments, pre- and post-arrival information and referral, job search and employment counselling, assistance to establish social and professional networks to promote community engagement, and assistance to access a range of settlement services
 
Partner with COSTI to hold 'Orientation to Ontario Workshop' and with Georgian College for International Student Connect group
Service Details
Public Comments To prepare for the Citizenship Test 
  • study the official study guide "Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship" 
  • to read, download, listen to or to order the guide online go to Discover Canada 
  • there are no citizenship classes offered in Barrie
Hours Barrie Office
Mon-Fri : Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

In-person Settlement supports in the community
  • Barrie Public Library (Downtown) – Thursdays, 12:30 pm-4:30 pm
  • Innisfil Library – Wednesdays, 10 am-4 pm
  • Midland Employment Services Centre – Thursdays, 10 am-4 pm
  • Orillia Public Library – Tuesdays, 12:30 pm-4:30 pm
Virtual Appointments
Hours vary
Areas Served Muskoka District ; Simcoe County - Barrie, Bradford and weekly services in Midland, Innisfil and Orillia
Eligibility Permanent residents, refugees, refugee claimants, Canadian Citizens who have immigrated to Canada are eligible for settlement services
Application For Information call 705-241-2501 or email immigrantservices@sm.ymca.ca 
 
To book an appointment, call or text 705-241-2501 or 249-288-2970
Languages English ; French - Reception ; Arabic - Reception, Interpretation ; Chinese - Reception, Interpretation ; German - Reception, Interpretation ; Japanese - Reception, Interpretation ; Mandarin - Reception, Interpretation ; Portuguese - Reception, Interpretation ; Romanian - Reception, Interpretation ; Russian - Reception, Interpretation ; Spanish - Reception, Interpretation ; Ukrainian - Reception, Interpretation ; Have staff that speak these languages
Fees None
Address and Location
Site Location Located in Bayfield Mall
Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
Bayfield Mall
320 Bayfield St, Suite 63A
Barrie, ON L4M 3C1
 
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Intersection Bayfield St and Hwy 400
Physical Access Fully Accessible
Contact Information
Office Phone Reception Immigrant Services 705-241-2501
E-Mail immigrantservices@sm.ymca.ca
Website https://ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca/immigrant-services/#Im1
Social Media Facebook Facebook: www.facebook.com/#!/YMCAofSimcoeMuskoka
Pinterest Pinterest: pinterest.com/YMCASM/newcomer-services
Twitter Twitter: twitter.com/YMCASM
YouTube YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/YMCASimcoeMuskoka?blend=6&ob=5
Primary Contact Alaa Alasaad, Administrative Assistant; Email: alaa.alasaad@sm.ymca.ca
Alternate Contact Yana Skybin, Settlement Counsellor; Email: yana.skybin@sm.ymca.ca

Agency Overview

About This Agency
YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka
Registered charity offering fitness programs, licensed child care, day camps and newcomer services throughout Simcoe County and Muskoka District
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