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YMCA Newcomer Services

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NEW IMMIGRANTS FACE MANY CHALLENGES

YMCA Newcomer Services assists immigrants to settle and adapt to life in Barrie and throughout Simcoe County by providing the following services:

• Assistance in completing forms

• Arrange for interpreters and translators

• Information on social services, schools, health care, housing and recreational facilities

• Referrals to education, government and community services

• Employment counselling

LINC PROGRAM INFORMATION

• English as a Second language classes

• Reading-Writing-Listening-Speaking

• 18 years of age or older

• Free of charge to eligible participants

• Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment test required

• Proof of permanent residence required

• Free childcare for those individuals registered.

• Monday to Friday

For more information about the programs offered, please contact:

YMCA Newcomer Services
Service is available in the following areas:

Barrie
(705) 797-2020
Fax: (705) 797-2022

Innisfil, Midland, Orillia, Collingwood, Wasaga Beach
(705)790-1188

Bradford, Alliston
(905)775-3343

Supported by Citizenship & Immigration Canada

Links: www.ontarioimmigration.ca

YMCA Newcomer Services
320 Bayfield St Unit 63A
Bayfield Mall
Barrie, ON L4M 3C1
(705) 797-2020 ext 21
fax: (705) 797-2022