Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services - Toronto - Consumers Rd - Head Office - Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services - Toronto - Don Mills Rd

Program:

Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services - Toronto - Don Mills Rd

Organization:

Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services - Toronto - Consumers Rd - Head Office

Phone Numbers:

416-422-2225

Email:

receptionhd@afghanwomen.org

Website:

afghanwomen.org

Address:

747 Don Mills Rd Unit 200
Toronto, ON
M3C 1T2

Location:

Cross street: Don Mills Rd and Eglinton Ave E

Accessibility Notes:

Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall

Hours:

Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm

Public Contacts:

Fahima Fatah - Program Manager (LINC)
416-588-3585 ext 223 * ffatah@afghanwomen.org

Service Description:

Office open to the public 5 days a week; for more information call 416-422-2225
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Settlement Services for Immigrants and Refugees

needs assessment, information and referral, advocacy, orientation, translation and interpretation, escort, assistance in finding housing
sponsorship of refugees
health workshops, mental health -- support groups, counselling, crisis intervention
heritage language classes
skills upgrading, adult literacy classes
seniors program for mutual support and education
youth program offering services in settlement, counselling, skills development and social events
Homework Club with individual assistance and group work
citizenship test preparation classes

English as a Second Language / LINC - participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry

day or evening classes

Community Connections Mentorship Program

group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks
trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development

Financial Literacy Project - one month certificate course

individual counselling and orientation sessions

Family Support and Mental Health Services - parenting sessions

mental health -- support groups, counselling, crisis intervention
Women's Circle
childminding available for clients attending sessions

Fees:

None

Application:

Call or visit website for information

Eligibility / Target Population:

Newcomers with a focus on women, their families, refugees and people who have experienced war or persecution

Languages:

English ; Dari ; Farsi ; Pashto ; Uzbek

Area Served:

Durham West, East York, Etobicoke, North Etobicoke, Malton, West Woodbridge, North York, Scarborough, Scarborough North, Scarborough South, South Etobicoke, Toronto, York - Toronto