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First Contact Program

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Programs held at various sites or online
557 Dixon Rd, Unit 122
Etobicoke, ON
M9W 6K1
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416-480-2500 option 1
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Toll-Free: 1-866-902-4993
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Fax: 416-480-2777
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iconPath Emergency shelter referral: Daily 24 hours * Program hours: Mon-Fri 8am-8pm (except on public holidays)

Application

Varies by program

Eligibility / Target Population

Primarily for refugee claimants

Fees

Free

Executives

Liane Fernandes - VP, Ontario
Conrad Sauvé - CEO

Contacts

Jean Suh - Advisor, Programs
Richard Roche - Manager, Operations

Languages

English

Language Notes

Other - Interpretation services may be available

Area Served

Toronto and area

Accessibility

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Accessibility Note

Programs held at various sites or online

Description of Services

A program that provides an efficient and humanitarian approach to address the most pressing issues of refugee claimants

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
  • If needed, provide a light meal, tokens or other supports
  • Provide 24/7 telephone information and referral services, focused primarily on after-office-hours referrals for newly arriving refugee claimants
Last Updated: Mar 4, 2026: Suggest an edit
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