Welcome Centre Immigrant Services [Central East]
Service: Mobile Unit - Orillia, Orillia
Record #:
ORI1706
Last Full Update:
27 Dec 2023
Contacts
| Office Phone | 1-877-761-1155 ext 3045, Toll Free |
| mobileunit@welcomecentre.ca | |
| Website | www.welcomecentre.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook |
| Primary Contact | Ian Cowie, Mobile Unit Facilitator; Phone: 289-338-5140; Email: ian.cowie@welcomecentre.ca |
| Hours | Hours vary. Call for information. Conversation circle (offered in-person): Wed 4:30 pm-6 pm. |
Description and Service
| 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:
English language assessment done in partnership with Achēv Language Services. |
| Eligibility | |
| 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 |
Location Information
| Areas Served | Orillia |
| Description (Site) | Cross street: Colborne St W and Andrew St S Agilec Employment agency |
| Located In Community | Orillia |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Colborne St W and Andrew St S |
| Mailing Address | 16655 Yonge St Unit 26 Newmarket, ON Canada L3X 1V6 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |