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Organization:
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YMCA of the National Capital Region - Newcomer Information Centre - Ottawa West
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Address:
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Merivale Mall, Newcomer Information Centre
1642 Merivale Rd, 2nd Flr
Ottawa, ON
K2G 4A1
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Map
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Intersection:
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Merivale Rd and Viewmount Dr
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Service Description:
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Information and referral services for immigrants, refugees and newcomers to Canada * Resource Centre with access to computers, community information, events and announcements * multilingual staff and community settlement specialists on site * various workshops and information sessions facilitated by staff, community partners and leaders, professional associations and employers
Settlement Program (formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program) -- services to enable immigrants and refugees to integrate into Canadian society including orientation programs, language and skills training to help facilitate employment, and programs to welcome newcomers to the community * individual agencies may provide needs and eligibility assessments, pre- and post-arrival information and referral, job search and employment counselling, assistance to establish social and professional networks to promote community engagement, and assistance to access a range of settlement services
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Newcomers, immigrants, refugees and other individuals interested in gaining information on settlement and community services
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Languages:
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English * French * many other languages
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Language Notes:
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French reception, programs, publications, and website
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