About The Centres

Welcome Centre Immigrant Services provide one-stop services under one roof, designed to guide and support immigrants through the maze of information and resources in York Region.

Core immigrant services at five Centres located in Markham North, Markham South, Newmarket, Richmond Hill and Vaughan include: settlement and integration services; language training; accreditation and qualifications assistance; and employment supports.

Other services are offered based on local community needs (such as legal services, mental health services, culturally-appropriate family counselling etc.)

The Centres are managed by a unique partnership of five immigrant serving community organizations including COSTI Immigrant Services, Catholic Community Services of York Region (CCSYR), Centre for Information and Community Services (CICS), Job Skills and Social Enterprise for Canada.

Why?

• York Region’s immigrant population has been increasing substantially since the 1990’s and services to meet their needs have not kept pace.
• The unique service delivery model:
  • offers a holistic, flexible approach
  • features a broad range of cross-sector services and expertise
  • delivers a coordinated, integrated case management system

Who?

For immigrants and newcomers who require the supports and resources necessary to help them integrate economically and socially into the Canadian labour market.

How?

Through a coordinated, integrated case management system under one roof, clients will be able to access a range of immigrant services and expertise.

Read the background of the Centre...

Welcome Centres in York Region are located: