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. See separate record. 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. Please visit webpage for full calendar of events, programs and workshops. |
Service Details
| Hours | Varies by location, see separate entries for mobile units, call or see website for details Virtual walk-in appointments available through Zoom: Conversation circle (offered virtually): Mon, Thu 6:30 pm-7:30 pm. To join, contact the mobile unit at mobileunit@welcomecentre.ca or call 289-871-3045 |
| Areas Served | Collingwood |
| Eligibility | 18 years and older Newcomer, In-Home Caregivers, International Students, Naturalized Citizens, Permanent Residents, Refugee Claimants, Temporary Foreign Workers |
| Application | 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 | Collingwood |
| Address & Map | Meeting location - Tracks Employment Centre; 50 Hume St Collingwood, ON Canada L9Y 1V2 |
| Mailing Address | 16655 Yonge St, Unit 26 Newmarket, ON Canada L3X 1V6 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | No public telephone number ; 1-877-761-1155 ext 3045, Toll Free |
| mobileunit@welcomecentre.ca | |
| Website | www.welcomecentre.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WelcomeCentres Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/welcomecentrecan/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB__ymdLd_aPc-sXFFJfVw |
| Primary Contact | Ian Cowie, Mobile Unit Facilitator; Phone: 289-338-5140; Email: Ian.cowie@welcomecentre.ca |