Refugee Update issue #79 is ready!!! Some of the topics you can find in this issue are the following:
FCJ Refugee Centre is providing primary health care clinic, mental health clinic and self-care at their main location to meet the disenfranchised populations from diverse cultural backgrounds unique health needs. The very essence of the program is to focus on the holistic health care which is integrated approach to health that treats individual as “whole”. The holistic model of care does not only provide primary health care but also focuses on, emotional, psychological and spiritual well-being.
FCJ Refugee Centre identifies equity and culturally competent strategies and services as critical to improving and maintaining the health of the vulnerable populations. The clinic focuses on illness prevention and health promotion. This includes, Primary Health Clinic, Mental Health Counselling and Yoga. It is a shift from illness to wellness so that prevention becomes a priority to help individuals to reach their optimum level of wellness and help prevent diseases.
PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CLINIC
Since the inception of the Primary Health Care Clinic it has experienced the influx of the individuals doubling the capacity due to IFHP cuts.
Dr. Jim Sugiyama is a family physician, who generously donates his valuable time on every other Saturdays to provide primary health care to the most marginalized populations. Every other Saturday he manage to see children, women, families, youths and adults from diverse cultural backgrounds.
MENTAL HEATH CLINIC
Ms. Salma Zafar coordinates our Mental Health Clinic. The therapeutic counselling is offered in a holistic and client-centered approach to improve the mental health and well-being of the individuals. It is offered in a supportive, non-judgemental, compassionate and caring environment. Individuals are coming for short or long term counselling as a process of healing and recovery.
SELF-CARE
FCJ Refugee Centre model of care is holistic focusing on improving mental, physical and spiritual health through yoga. Individuals will learn gentle yoga postures as a relaxing techniques. Yoga has enabled the FCJ Refugee service users to take control of their bodies, minds and lives thus improving their overall wellness. The yoga therapist incorporates breathing and meditation techniques to help individuals to de-stress and helps them to cope with the challenges of living in a stressful environment. The yoga classes are accessible to everyone, regardless of their ages every Saturdays at 10.00 a.m.
Clinics are open every Saturday except long weekends. If you want to book an appointment contact us 416- 469 9754.
The workshops are an effort to offset surmounting challenges that refugees are facing in accessing holistic and timely healthcare.
Our goal is to increase access for refugee women to a holistic healthcare regime that highlights counseling and mental health, as well as greater knowledge sharing and dissemination of accurate and up-to-date information around promising self-care practices, community health resources, and changes to the Interim Federal Health Program.
This service provided by FCJ Refugee Centre is part of the Accessible Health for Uprooted Women Initiative.
The film explores some of the barriers and impacts experienced by precarious migrant youth populations in accessing secondary and post-secondary education in Ontario.
Through the film, different youth voices talk about the problems they are facing in continue their education. According to the video, there are, just in Toronto, around 200,000 youth population without access to education. There is a huge gap that keep youth population out of the school.
The FCJ Youth Network said that the film is addressed to everyone, but particularly to counselors, guidance and decision makers in the educational field. The goal of the presentation of the screening is that this sector receive the message and start to take action to face this situation.
After the film, there was a discussion of possible future resolutions. Members of the FCJ Youth Network also talked about their frustrations after trying to get in school.
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Transitional Housing Worker
Application deadline: May 2nd, 2014
Start date: May 12th, 2014
Salary and Hours: $15.50/hr, 25 hours a week for one year (52 weeks)
Please Note: This position is supported by Toronto Social Services Investing In Neighbourhoods Program. To qualify for this position, candidates must meet the following criteria: Be in receipt of Ontario Works Assistance.
The FCJ Refugee Centre can only consider applicants that meet all of the above criteria. If you are uncertain of your eligibility, please contact your Case Worker from the City of Toronto, Employment & Social Services.
Organizational Information:
FCJ Refugee Centre strives to meet the diverse needs of uprooted people in communities across Ontario. FCJ Refugee Centre attempts to address the problems of poverty and lack of resources, isolation, and discrimination through community-based programs which promote self-help, personal growth, community economic development and social justice.
The FCJ Refugee Centre has a mandate to:
§ Provide shelter and basic life necessities such as food, clothing and transportation for women and children.
§ Provide to refugees and other uprooted people education, counselling and support services, including translation interpretation services, referrals to legal assistance, employment training, programs on Canadian culture and life, and other educational workshops.
§ Assist refugees and other uprooted people to adjust to Canadian society.
Key Responsibilities:
· Provide settlement services including crisis intervention, counseling and outreach supports to refugee women staying in the transitional houses and their children.
· Complete assessment to identify settlement goals that will assist the residents to integrate into the community.
· Provide coordinated case management with internal and external stakeholders, including liaison with Intake and Case Management Worker to include appropriate referrals, advocacy and ensure continued support and stabilization.
· Coordinate and facilitate tenant meetings; support groups; social, recreational, and educational programming events.
· Supervise and train volunteers and student placements.
· Represent the organization at community activities, networks and coalitions.
· Administer all aspects of residency in the transitional housing properties, including: selection and orientation of new tenants, tenancy agreements, rent collection, rent calculation, conflict management and other requirements.
· Monitor management of the three properties through weekly visits of residents and visits with residents, including monitoring repairs and necessary orders.
Qualifications:
· Experience in non-profits, working with migrant populations
· Excellent organizational and time-management skills
· Self-starter with the ability to work in a cross-functional team
· Ability to accomplish goals with minimal supervision
· Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills
· Ability to work with confidential information
· Experience working from an Anti-Racist, Anti-Oppression framework
· Preference given to those with counselling experience
· Must have a valid G driver’s license.
· Physical effort: Some small repairs and minimal lifting required
· Second language an asset
As an employer who values diversity in its workforce, we encourage candidates to self-identify as members of the following designated groups: women, visible minority, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities.
Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and résumé by email only (in word format) by May 2nd at 5:00 to:
Loly Rico
FCJ Refugee Centre
208 Oakwood Avenue
Toronto, ON M6E 2V4
Email: lolyrico@fcjrefugeecentre.org
We thank all applicants; however, due to the volume of applicants, only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
The FCJ Youth Network cordially invites you to the official VIP screening of “No-Ledge”. A film by: Benjamin Cornejo.This video addresses the barriers faced by non-status & precarious migrant youth when accessing secondary and post–secondary education in Canada.
For registration fill out the form below and click submit
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Addressing intersectionality and igniting change
FCJ Refugee Centre is organizing a one day forum to bring together multiple stakeholders including refugee and immigrant youth, youth workers, other field professionals and allies to participate in discussions around how multiple forms of human trafficking affect both domestic and migrant youth populations.
Unfortunately, youth are underrepresented in dialogues around human trafficking, and intersecting elements of their identities compound vulnerabilities for these populations. As such, the outcomes of this forum are:
1) To engage youth in the discussion of human trafficking and ensure they have a voice through any response mechanisms; and
2) To strengthen and develop networks of support for youth that are victims and/or survivors of human trafficking.
Registration fee: $10.00
Lunch and light refreshments will be provided
Subsidies are available
Registration payment options:
-By cheque or cash: pay at the door
-PayPal
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Addressing intersectionality and igniting change
FCJ Refugee Centre is organizing a one day forum to bring together multiple stakeholders including refugee and immigrant youth, youth workers, other field professionals and allies to participate in discussions around how multiple forms of human trafficking affect both domestic and migrant youth populations.
Unfortunately, youth are under-represented in dialogues around human trafficking, and intersecting elements of their identities compound vulnerabilities for these populations. As such, the outcomes of this forum are:
1) To engage youth in the discussion of human trafficking and ensure they have a voice through any response mechanisms; and
2) To strengthen and develop networks of support for youth that are victims and/or survivors of human trafficking.
Registration fee: $10.00
Lunch and light refreshments will be provided
Subsidies are available
Registration payment options:
-By cheque or cash: pay at the door
-PayPal
Contact information:
Varka Kalaydzhieva: varka@fcjrefugeecentre.org 416-469-9754
416-469-9754 ext.226
Destin Bujang:destin.bujang@fcjrefugeecentre.org, 416-469-9754416-469-9754 ext.228
The FCJ Refugee Centre Winter Newsletter is ready. You can find a lot of information about activities, new services and upcoming events on spring. Some of the topics you can find in this issue are:
The film explores some of the barriers and impacts experienced by precarious migrant youth populations in accessing secondary and post-secondary education in Ontario.
Through the film, different youth voices talk about the problems they are facing in continue their education. According to the video, there are, just in Toronto, around 200,000 youth population without access to education. There is a huge gap that keep youth population out of the school.
The FCJ Youth Network said that the film is addressed to everyone, but particularly to counselors, guidance and decision makers in the educational field. The goal of the presentation of the screening is that this sector receive the message and start to take action to face this situation.
After the film, there was a discussion of possible future resolutions. Members of the FCJ Youth Network also talked about their frustrations after trying to get in school.
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The Newcomer Settlement Program Project, NSP, have straightened our capacity to respond the multifaceted needs of vulnerable newcomer population such as non-status, included youth and women. Through this program we are able to continue providing a variety of services to vulnerable newcomers such us orientation, settlement support, workshops, counselling, and referrals to appropriate services.
One of the component of this service is the facilitation of workshops.The trainings are for professionals working within the settlement and integration sector or for immigrant and refugee communities.
HOW TO REQUEST A TRAINING
Identify topics that your agency/community needs.
To schedule a workshop contact Carolina Teves: cteves@fcjrefugeecentre.org
Phone: 416-469 9754 ext 226
BENEFITS
Access to crucial training materials and educational resources
Improve and enhance the services that immigrants receive
Increase access to legal education on important legislative, policy, and legal issues .
Reach service providers where there is limited access to legal education and educational resources.
WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM
Community centers,
Settlement organizations,
Employment organizations,
Uprooted people/communities,
Drop-in centers,
Ethno-specific organizations,
Shelters,
ESL schools,
Libraries,
Umbrella organizations,
Youth and women organizations,
Life skills groups, etc.
Click the flyer for more information.
Join the members of the Toronto Counter Human Trafficking Network and prominent experts to continue the dialogue on human trafficking and discuss the elements of the Toronto anti-human trafficking response model.
Objectives:
• Establish and foster relations between multi‐sector stakeholders,
• Continue to develop anti-human trafficking response model corresponding to the particularities of Toronto area
For more information contact Varka Kalaydzhieva, Anti-Human Trafficking Project Coordinator at FCJ Refugee Centre:
Phone number : 416-469-9754 ext 226
E-mail: varka@fcjrefugeecentre.org
Upcoming events at FCJ Refugee Centre: click here
FCJ Refugee Centre wants to thank everyone for your hard work and for continuing to walk with uprooted people.
Despite the changes to Canadian Immigration and Refugee Traditions, the Centre has endeavoured to keep its doors open to uprooted populations from around the world – and in fact has possibly seen more cases than in previous years.
We are truly grateful for your support of our work in the past, and we hope you can continue to help us in different areas.
If you are not familiar with the work we do, please explore the services we provide through our website and learn about our message below. Also we invite you to read our current newsletter: autumn 2013. You can find updated information related to our settlement services, shelter for women and kids, refugee protection, popular education, wellness, Anti-Human Trafficking Program, ELL classes, etc.
If you wish to make a donation you can do it through our link to Canadahelps or send a cheque to the FCJ Refugee Centre, 208 Oakwood Avenue, Toronto Ontario, M6E 2V4.
All the best
FCJ Refugee Centre
He was one of the most committed members of our FCJ Refugee Centre’s community, through his dedication and commitment with the uprooted people of the world, he managed to help everyone around him that who was in need.Carlos was just Carlos. Carly as was known by his family in Chile and also he was called the same way here in Canada by Francisco. His way to help anyone started and ended with a smile… if any of us came to him looking for help or support of any type, he always was there ready to help. Every time he was at the office you could see him, walking around, saying Hi to everyone, making jokes, talking with people. If the office was quite, he loved to do crosswords. He really believed that to do crosswords was the best way to improve the English skills and acknowledge of anyone, including him. He and at least one his children, were the official bartender for our holiday parties… he always was in charge of making everybody happy without drinking too much. At the end of the party, he always had made the miracle. Plus, there always were leftovers of drinks for the next party. Although we won’t have his physical presence and his heavy smoker smell, our friend, brother, companion… any longer, his memories, his smile… “siempre haciendo camino al andar”, always Carlos being Carlos… that presences of “Don Quijote” always will be with us.
Join us in a special act of commemoration of the life of Carlos Sebastian. It will be held on Sunday December 1st at FCJ Refugee Centre (208 Oakwood Ave, Toronto) at 3:00 pm.
Keep the Flu away of you!
Come to FCJ Refugee Centre on Nov 30th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
