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Afghan Women’s Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services

Afghan Women’s Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services

General Information

Service Type
In person crisis services & Support Groups
Program
All offices are open and all settlement workers are available 4 days in person and 1 day online; call at 416-588-3585___________________________________________________________________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 eventsEmployment Related Services - for new immigrants and Convention refugees, legally entitled to work in Canada 3 or 4 day job search techniques workshops, covering labour market information, access to trades and professions, resume preparation, networking extensive individual assistanceCommunity 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 developmentChildminding available for clients attending sessionsCommunity Development Afghan Women"s Catering Group, Afghan Sewing Circle, media and overseas projects