Arab Community Centre of Toronto

Newcomer Services, Scarborough Office

Search Agency Service

Description

Range of services and programs provided through communication channels such as phone, email, Zoom, Google Meet, WhatsApp and other channels, either in group sessions or individually; physical location is accessible by appointment

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Settlement Services

  • information and referral services, housing and legal assistance
  • translation and interpretation services
  • counselling for students, individuals and families
  • youth counselling and parenting sessions
  • orientation programs
  • Community Connections Mentorship Program for community support
  • volunteer befriending for help adapting to the community and learning life skills
  • group sessions such as wellness, English conversation classes, digital literacy
  • referral services for credential assessment through World Education Services (WES)

Refugee Services

  • support with attending inquiries
  • assistance finding employment opportunities
  • guidance with accessing social, welfare and legal services
  • housing referral and assistance connecting with potential landlords
  • provision of social and cultural activities
  • Ontario Community Program Participation for placement of Ontario Works recipients as volunteers

Career Café - assists newcomers understand and integrate into the Canadian job market

  • provides one-on-one and group sessions, both online and in-person
  • offers self assessment tools,
  • provides guidance in resume and cover letter writing
  • assists in researching the job market and gives networking support

Access Centre for Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)

  • introduction to OESP; eligibility information
  • assistance with applications; assistance in renewing previous applications
Eligibility
No restrictions
Application Process
Drop in or call for appointment
Documents Required
Contact organization for information
Office
647-341-2722 ext 201
Web Site
https://www.acctonline.ca
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
1855 Lawrence Ave E
Toronto, ON, M1R 2Y3
Canada
Languages
Amharic, Arabic, Armenian, Assyrian, Dari, Dutch, English, Farsi, French, Hindi, Kurdish, Pashto, Punjabi, Somali, Swahili, Tigrinya, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu
Contact
Hebah Emran, Settlement Manager
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 647-528-7695
Fees
None; fees for non-settlement services translations
Topic(s)
Social Media
Agency Information
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Copyright
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Last Updated On
November 28, 2025
Last Verified On
September 8, 2025
Address
1855 Lawrence Ave E
Toronto, ON, M1R 2Y3
Cross street: Pharmacy Ave and Lawrence Ave E
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Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible main entrance
Hours of Operation
Program hours vary; call for information
Service Area(s)
  • East York
  • Markham
  • North York
  • Scarborough
  • Toronto Downtown