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Organization:
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Bridges Niagara
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Phone Numbers:
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905-685-6589
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Fax:
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905-685-8376
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Address:
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85 Church St
St Catharines, ON
L2R 3C7
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Intersection:
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Church St and Academy St
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Location:
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St Catharines (Downtown)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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Service Description:
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Settlement services and supports for newcomers * programs include:
Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression - Provides newcomers the opportunity to share experiences with racism and other types of discrimination
Care For Newcomer Children - Prepares newcomer children with English language and other school readiness skills * runs concurrent with the centre's English day classes
Community Connections Adult Services - Brings together newcomers to Canada and established community residents for sharing and learning * newcomers learn about living in Canada, practice speaking English and make connections in the community
Employment and Skills Development Department - Supports newcomers in building meaningful careers in Canada * includes but is not limited to: group sessions, skills training, career guidance, and networking opportunities
Language Services - Full time Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) and English as a Second Language (ESL) for adults of varying levels of language ability
Migrant Workers Support Project (MWP) - 18 month pilot program designed to support migrant workers across Niagara * works in partnership with The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) to provide migrant workers with information and support
Peer-to-Peer Vaccine Education and Outreach - Provides information and education sessions to newcomers in Niagara regarding vaccines
Settlement Services - The settlement department assists newcomers in meeting their immediate and longer-term settlement needs which includes information and orientation to the community, referrals to community and social programs
Skills Training Programs - Focuses on providing skills to assist newcomers to Canada to accelerate their prospects of entering the labour market by preparing them with greater knowledge and sills
Wellness Program - Provides wellness support to newcomers in Niagara who are experiencing language and other social barriers to accessing mainstream mental health services * one-on-one, group, and anti-stigma counselling
Youth Services - Offers several opportunities for newcomer youth ages 13-24 to get connected into the community
50+ Program - Provides assistance to mature newcomers to integrate and adapt into their community
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Fees:
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Varies per program
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Application:
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Call
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Newcomers to Canada
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Languages:
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English ; French ; Spanish ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Arabic ; Hebrew ; Hungarian ; Turkish ; Nepalese ; Urdu ; Hindi
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Area Served:
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Niagara Region
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Last Updated:
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7/31/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=183634
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