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Organization:
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FCJ Refugee Centre - Toronto
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Phone Numbers:
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416-469-9754
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Fax:
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416-469-2670
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Address:
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208 Oakwood Ave
Toronto, ON
M6E 2V4
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Location:
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Cross street: Oakwood Ave and St Clair Ave W
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Accessibility Notes:
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Partially accessible - Wheelchair accessible building from Glenhurst entrance but washrooms not accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9:30 am-5 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Tsering Lhamo - Associate Director
tseringl@fcjrefugeecentre.org
Diana Gallego - Senior Director
dianagallego@fcjrefugeecentre.org
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Service Description:
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Virtual support over the phone, call main office or email; will reply in an hour; in-person support also available; masks provided
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Support on Immigration and Refugee Issues- holistic case management and services to precarious migrants and refugee populations; new clients may drop in Mondays 9:30 am-4 pm
Refugee Hearing Orientation and Appeal Preparation (Ready Tour) - allows refugee claimants to learn what will happen during hearing, how to be ready and what happens after decision is made; session occurs twice a month
- Appeal Info Session for rejected refugees wanting to learn how to appeal a negative decision after the hearing
- registration - calendar available in the immigration section of the website
Transitional Housing- transitional housing for refugee claimant women and children, capacity 30 for stays up to 12 months
- help with the refugee process, including legal, mental health, social services and other referrals; support and accompaniment to appointments
Food Distribution and Income Security Program- ?food hampers for vulnerable populations regardless of immigration status
Primary Health Care Clinic- ?by appointment; no Ontario Health Insurance required
Support Groups and Activities for Women - ongoing information-sharing on issues relevant to women adapting to a new culture
- community activities, field trips, skills workshops
English Language Learning (ELL) - free beginner and intermediate online English classes
- primarily for people without status and/or in a situation of vulnerability.
Youth Program - for newcomer youth regardless of immigration status
- offers mutual support, volunteering and skills development, social and sports activities, Wednesdays 4 pm-6 pm
Services for Victims/Survivors of Human Trafficking- ?holistic support and full range of services
- legal information, immigration, housing, employment support, counselling
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call for an appointment or drop in on Mondays (except holidays); appointments can also be booked online
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People with precarious migration status including refugee claimants, people without status, victims and survivors of human trafficking
Shelter -- refugee women and children
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Languages:
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English ; French ; Arabic ; Portuguese ; Spanish
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Language Notes:
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ext 226
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Area Served:
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Bolton Caledon, Bramalea, Brampton, Burlington, Dufferin, Durham North East, Durham West, East York, Etobicoke, Halton Hills, Milton, North Etobicoke, Malton, West Woodbridge, North West Mississauga, North York, Oakville, Scarborough, Scarborough North, Scarborough South, South Etobicoke, South West Mississauga, Toronto, Wellington, York - Toronto, York Region
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Last Updated:
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11/4/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=133884
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