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YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka

Site: Barrie - Bayfield St

Service: Settlement Workers in Schools Program

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Record #: BAR3413
Last Modified: 06 Feb 2024
Last Full Update: 05 Feb 2024

Contacts

Office Phone 705-241-2501, Immigrant and Youth Services Reception
E-Mail swis@sm.ymca.ca
Website ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca/swis
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/YMCAofSimcoeMuskoka
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ymcasm/
Twitter Twitter: https://twitter.com/YMCASM
YouTube YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/YMCASimcoeMuskoka?blend=6&ob=5
Primary Contact Monika Yosofzai, SWIS- Program Coordinator; Email: Monika.Yosofzai@sm.ymca.ca
Alternate Contact Dave Hamilton, Team Leader, Immigrant Services; Phone: (Cell) 249-288-2970; Email: dave.hamilton@sm.ymca.ca

Addresses

Address & Map
320 Bayfield St
Suite 63A
Barrie, ON
Canada L4M 3C1
Intersection Bayfield St and Cundles Rd W
Mailing Address 320 Bayfield St 
Suite 63A 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4M 3C1
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description

Description (Service) Provide service for new Canadian children and youth throughout all local schools in the County of Simcoe
  • Help students and their families adjust to the new school system and community
  • Organize group information sessions, workshops and support cultural awareness activities
  • Help in translation during Parent-Teacher Interviews
  • Run Newcomer Orientation Week for newcomer high school students
  • Support families to join parent councils and other similar activities at the school
  • Continue to provide support to students and families throughout the school summer break
  • Settlement Services provided in-person and virtually (telephone, text or online) call or text 705-241-2501 or 249-288-2970

Service Details

Legal Status (51) Registered Charity
Hours Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Program Hours: vary
Areas Served Muskoka District ; Simcoe County
Eligibility
  • Parent(s) of elementary or high school students
  • children and youth in elementary and high schools
  • school staff
Application
Languages Arabic - Reception, Interpretation; Chinese - Reception, Interpretation; English; French - Reception; German - Reception, Interpretation; Japanese - Reception, Interpretation; Mandarin - Reception, Interpretation; Other - Have staff that speak these languages; Portuguese - Reception, Interpretation; Romanian - Reception, Interpretation; Russian - Reception, Interpretation; Spanish - Reception, Interpretation; Ukrainian - Reception, Interpretation
Fees None

Subjects

Service Categories Cultural Transition Counselling ; Newcomer Settlement Services ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Immigration Issues
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