Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre

Resource number: 69807410

Alternate name: Conflict Resolution; ; EarlyON Child and Family Centres; Language Instruction for Newcomers to
Canada; LEAP; LINC; Low-income Energy Assistance Program; Newcomer Settlement Program; NSP; OESP; OEYC;
Ontario Early Years Program; Ontario Electricity Support Program
A program of: Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre

Description
Multi-service agency

Conflict Resolution Service: for individuals or groups to resolve disputes, disagreements, or concerns through free and
confidential community mediation

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) and Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)
-Peel Region lead intake agency for LEAP (hydro) through Ontario Energy Board

-pre-screening required, qualifying residents receive appointment to complete the application process

-access centre for OESP -- assistance with applications

-for more information on LEAP for Enbridge Gas, contact United Way Simcoe Muskoka, 1-855-487-5327
Housing Support Worker
-assists individuals or families in securing and maintaining stable housing

-assesses clients' housing needs; provides support in navigating housing resources

-addresses any challenges related to housing stability

-collaborates with community organizations, social services, and other stakeholders to ensure comprehensive support
for clients
Income Tax Clinic
-files income tax for eligible clients by appointment year round.
Orientation/Settlement Program

-assistance accessing health services, education, English language class referrals, translation and interpretation

-orientation and information workshops, referrals regarding government services

-assistance filling out government forms including forms for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

-solution-focused counselling

-individual advocacy when needed to obtain community and government services

-translation of foreign documents for settlement and educational purposes; Commissioner of Oaths for verifying
documents
Health and Wellness Support Services for Newcomers -- one-on-one sessions to address stress, depression, anxiety,
or loneliness; support groups and workshops; referrals to other mental health services

Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)

-English classes, upon assessment by Achv -- see separate entry

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-childminding may be available for attendees with children 6 months to 6 years

-bus fare for eligible clients

-evening and weekend classes

Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS)
-assists newcomer students and their families with settling into their schools and communities

-outreach program based in elementary and secondary schools from mid-August to end of June
Newcomer Youth Community Engagement (NYCE)
-helps newcomer youth learn about Canadian culture and society, and interact with youth their own age

-volunteers assist with English language skills, social skills, leadership building activities, life skills workshops
Disability and Settlement Services
-for newcomers with a disability

-information and referral, advocacy

EarlyON Child and Family Centres -- see separate entries

Growing Together in Peel (CAPC)

-for families with young children birth-6 years looking for extra help and living on low incomes

-play programs, parenting information, emotional support

-nutrition programs/food security

Community Health Program
-prevention healthcare such as cancer or diabetes screening

-primary healthcare connections/referrals

-service navigation for newcomers

-caregiver and senior's support

-social clubs; wellness sessions

For volunteer and student placement opportunities, as well as fundraising/donations (

winter clothing items needed), contact: Prathi Pararajasingam at prathip@dixiebloor.ca

Phone Numbers
Office 905-629-1873 Fax 905-629-0791
Website www.dixiebloor.ca

Email info@dixiebloor.ca

Site Information
Hours Mon: 0830 - 1730; Tue: 0830 -
1730; Wed: 0830 - 1730; Thu:
0830 - 1900; Fri: 0830 - 1730;

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Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5:30 pm,

open Thu until 7 pm; program
hours vary; some programs offered
evenings and weekends

Offered at the following Site(s), listed after this Program. Note that Program details may differ from Site to Site:
Main Office

Program Information
Eligibility Varies by program
Languages Offered Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Bosnian, Cantonese, Croatian, Dari, Farsi, Hindi, Hungarian,
Kurdish, Mandarin, Pashto, Punjabi, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Tamil,
Tigrinya, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, English
Payment Options
Fees None
Application Process Call, email, drop in or visit website
Documents Required May vary; contact for details
Normal Wait Time
Capacity
Volunteer Opportunities No

Coverage Areas
ON - Peel County

Senior Contact
Name Priyanka Sheth
Title Executive Director

Offered at Site: Main Office

Resource number: 69807409

A site of: Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre

Description
Cross street: Dixie Rd and Burnhamthorpe Rd

Site Information
Location Burnhamthorpe Library, 3650 Dixie Mailing Address Burnhamthorpe Library, 3650 Dixie
Rd, Suite 103 Mississauga Rd, Suite 103 Mississauga, ON
Mississauga, ON L4Y 3V9 L4Y 3V9
Disabilities Access Fully accessible - Ramp outside

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main entrance ; Automatic doors at

main entrance; Accessible
washrooms ; Outdoor accessible
parking

Coverage Areas
(None defined.)

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