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 Durham Region.

Core immigrant services at two Centres located in Ajax and Pickering include: settlement and integration services; language training; accreditation and qualifications information; and employment supports.

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

Why?

• Durham 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 Durham Region are located: