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Organization:
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Catholic Crosscultural Services - Toronto - Scarborough Town Centre
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Phone Numbers:
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416-757-7010
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Fax:
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416-757-7399
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Address:
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55 Town Centre Court Suite 401
Toronto, ON
M1P 4X4
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Location:
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Cross street: McCowan Rd and Ellesmere Rd
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Accessibility Notes:
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Fully accessible - Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall
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Hours:
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Mon, Wed-Fri 9 am-5 pm; Tue 9 am-8 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Lisa Loong - Regional Director
lloong@ccscan.ca
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Service Description:
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Services provided by phone, online or in-person; walk-ins welcome
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Multiservice centre for newcomers
Settlement Service - assessment, information and referral, supportive counselling, community outreach, education and workshops- one-on-one support with settlement
- guidance for housing, school registration, employment and daily life needs
- workshops to build confidence, learn essential skills, and understand Canadian systems
- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto - (see separate entry), child care and transportation assistance available
Enhanced Language Training (ELT) Program - Health Care - individual counselling and action plan development, 50 hour volunteer placement
- mentoring, networking, resume and interview preparation
- free training in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
Self Employment for Newcomers Program- supports newcomers to explore self-employment options, develop personalized road map to self-employment, and get connected to specialized supports for small business
- provides monthly workshops and one-on-one support to clients who are looking for self-employment opportunities or starting their own business in Canada
- provides career action plans and guidance on the preparation of cover letters and resumés
Newcomer Settlement and Language Training (NSLT) Program- provides career action plans and guidance on the preparation of cover letters and resumés
- clients are provided with employment support for job search and retention based on employment needs
Settlement and Education Partnership in Toronto (SEPT) (Settlement Workers in Schools) - services delivered in elementary and secondary schools in Scarborough during the school year, and in libraries and summer schools from July to August - free summer programs for children and their families
LGBTQ+ Program
Supports LGBTQ+ newcomers and allies as they navigate their settlement journey in Canada, offering a safe, inclusive environment where clients can access a variety of services - workshops on topics such as community resources, housing, and legal rights
- one-on-one support - personalized assistance to help clients overcome settlement challenges, build skills, and connect to community resources
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call or email
Email form on website at https://www.cathcrosscultural.org/have-a-question
Live chat available on website
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Permanent residents, Convention refugees, live-in caregivers; Self Employment for Newcomers: permanent residents, Convention refugees, live-in caregiversELT Language Training Program- Health Care: permanent residents and persons with an open work permit
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Languages:
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English ; French ; Amharic ; Arabic ; Azerbaijani ; Cantonese ; Croatian ; Dari ; Farsi ; Filipino ; Gujarati ; Hindi ; Italian ; Malayalam ; Mandarin ; Pashto ; Polish ; Punjabi ; Romanian ; Russian ; Serbian ; Spanish ; Tamil ; Tigrinya ; Ukrainian ; Urdu
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Area Served:
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Toronto, Durham Region, Halton Region, Peel Region, and York Region
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Last Updated:
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6/4/2026
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=143602
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