Health care and medical in Toronto, Ontario
Canadian Red Cross - First Contact Ontario
Offered by Canadian Red Cross - Abbotsford
557 Dixon Rd Unit 122, Etobicoke, ON M9W 1A8, Toronto, ON
In short
Established in 2001, the Canadian Red Cross First Contact Program provides an efficient and humanitarian approach to address the most pressing issues of refugee claimants and other categories of migrants.
- Hours
- Mon to Fr 8am-4pm (appt only) 4pm-8pm (virtual or appt)
- Who it is for
- Newcomers and immigrants
- Where
- 557 Dixon Rd Unit 122, Etobicoke, ON M9W 1A8, Toronto, ON
- How to reach
- (416) 480-2500 · firstcontactontario@redcross.ca · Website
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About this service
Established in 2001, the Canadian Red Cross First Contact Program provides an efficient and humanitarian approach to address the most pressing issues of refugee claimants and other categories of migrants. First Contact achieves these objectives by providing timely access to information on a variety of issues affecting individuals survival and well-being.
First Contact aims to:
- Provide accurate information about emergency shelter, social services, legal and health services;
- Walk through orientation and general information that includes a high-level review of the refugee determination process, Interim Federal Health, legal aid, the shelter system, social services, English classes, work permits and more;
- Provide 24/7 telephone information and referral services, focused primarily on after-office-hours referrals for newly arriving refugee claimants.
When is it open?
Canadian Red Cross - First Contact Ontario is open Mon to Fr 8am-4pm (appt only) 4pm-8pm (virtual or appt).
How do I get in touch?
Call (416) 480-2500, email firstcontactontario@redcross.ca, or use the website.
Listed in Toronto, Ontario.
557 Dixon Rd Unit 122, Etobicoke, ON M9W 1A8, Toronto, ON
557 Dixon Rd Unit 122, Etobicoke, ON M9W 1A8, Toronto, ONToronto, Ontario
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