Refugee Support

An asylum claimant / refugee claimant is a person that has applied for refugee status while in Canada and is waiting for the Immigration and Refugee Board to determine whether refugee status should be given.

Canada offers refugee protection to some people in Canada who fear persecution or who would be in danger if they had to leave. Some dangers they may face include:

• torture
• risk to their life
• risk of cruel and unusual treatment or punishment

If you feel you could face one of these risks if you go back to your home country or the country where you normally live, you may be able to seek protection in Canada as a refugee.

Learn about the process for claiming refugee status from inside Canada at this link: Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada website.

My Refugee Claim is a guide for people making refugee claims in Canada. It will help you:

• learn about Canada’s refugee protection process
• stay connected to people who can help
• be prepared every step of the way.

Many settlement agencies provide support to asylum / refugee claimants, please see the full list of Settlement Agencies to contact them to learn about their supports and services to help.

Other useful resources

Peel Region provides information on supporting asylum claimants in Peel region.

The Government of Canada offers information on what asylum seekers need to know.

Mississauga

ACCES Employment
151 City Centre Dr, Suite 600
Mississauga, ON L5B 1M7 [ map ]
Tel: 905-361-2522

Afghan Women’s Organization
3050 Confederation Parkway, Unit 302
Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 [ map ]
Tel: 905-279-3679

Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture
130 Dundas St E, Suite 204
Mississauga, ON L5A 3V8 [ map ]
Tel: 905-277-2288

Catholic Crosscultural Services (CCS)
3660 Hurontario St 7th floor
Mississauga, ON L5B 3C4 [ map ]
Tel: 905-273-4176

Catholic Crosscultural Services (CCS)
4557 Hurontario St unit b11
Mississauga, ON L4Z 3M1 [ map ]
Tel: 905-272-1703

Centre francophone du Grand Toronto
3660 Hurontario Street, Suite 601
Mississauga, ON L5B3C4 [ map ]
Tel: 437-317-5648

Child Welfare Immigration Centre of  Excellence 
25 Capston Drive
Mississauga, ON L5W 0H3 [ map ]
Tel: 905-363-6131

COSTI Employment Services
6750 Winston Churchill Blvd, Unit 8A
Mississauga, ON L5N 4C4 [ map ]
Tel: 905-567-0482

Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Services Centre
3650 Dixie Rd, Unit 103
Mississauga, ON L4Y 3V9 [ map ]
Tel: 905-629-1873

Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board: Newcomer Reception and Assessment Centre- St. Veronica Elementary School
680 Novo Star Drive
Mississauga, ON  L5W 1C7 [ map ]
Tel: 905-696-6980

Indus Community Services
3038 Hurontario St, Suite 206
Mississauga, ON L5B 3B9 [ map ]
Tel: 905-275-2369

LAMP Community Health Centre
2555 Dixie Road, Unit 7
Mississauga, ON L4Y 4C4 [ map ]
Tel: 905-602-4082

Malton Neighbourhood Services
3540 Morning Star Drive
Mississauga, ON L4T 1Y2 [ map ]
Tel: 905-677-6270

Newcomer Centre of Peel
165 Dundas St W, Suite 116
Mississauga, ON L5B 2N6 [ map ]
Tel: 905-306 0577, 905-306-1275

Peel Career Assessment Services 
975 Meyerside Drive
Mississauga, ON L5T 1P9 [ map ]
Tel: 905-670-1967

Peel District School Board (We Welcome the World Centres)
5650 Hurontario Street
Mississauga, ON L5R 1C6 [ map ]
Tel: 905-890-1010 Ext 2437

Peel Multicultural Council
6630 Turner Valley Rd
Mississauga, ON L5N 2P1 [ map ]
Tel: 905-819-1144

Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services
Mississauga South West
2225 Erin Mills Parkway, Lower Level
Mississauga, ON L5K 1T9 [ map ]
Tel: 905-403-8860

Punjabi Community Health Services
2980 Drew Rd, Unit 241
Mississauga, ON L4T 0A7 [map]
Tel: 905-677-0889

Roots Community Services
2227 South Millway, Suite 202
Mississauga, ON L5L 3R6 [ map ]
Tel: 905-455-6789

Sheridan College
4180 Duke of York Blvd
Mississauga, ON L5B 0G5 [ map ]
Tel: 905-845-9430

WellFort
7205 Goreway Drive, Unit 75
Mississauga ON L4T 2T9 [ map ]
Tel: 905-677-9599

Brampton

ACCES Employment
44 Peel Centre Dr, Suite 201
Brampton, ON L6T 4B5 [ map ]
Tel: 905-454-2316

Bethel Outreach Community Services
338 Queen Street E, Suite 215
Brampton, ON, L6V 1C4 [ map ]
Tel: 905-226-5484

Brampton Multicultural Community Centre
197 County Court Blvd., Suite 303
Brampton, ON L6W 4P6 [ map ]
Tel: 905-790-8482

Catholic Crosscultural Services (CCS)
164 Queen St E suite 306
Brampton, ON L6V 1B4 [ map ]
Tel: 905-457-7740

City of Brampton
2 Wellington Street West
Brampton, ON L6Y 4R2 [ map ]
Tel: 905.874.2000

COSTI Employment Services
10 Gillingham Dr, Suite 300
Brampton, ON L6X 5A5 [ map ]
Tel: 905-459-8855

Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board: Newcomer Reception and Assessment Centre- St. Isaac Jogues School
300 Great Lakes Drive
Brampton, ON  L6R 2W7 [ map ]
Tel: 905-799-2558

Family Education Centre
4 Sir Lou Dr., Suite 104
Brampton, ON L6Y 4J7 [ map ]
Tel: 647-549-5785

Knights Table
287 Glidden Road, Unit 4
Brampton ON L6W 1H9 [ map ]
Tel: 905-454-8725

Moyo Health and Community Services
7700 Hurontario St, Unit 60
Brampton ON, L6Y 4M3 [ map ]
Tel: 905-361-0523

Punjabi Community Health Services
50 Sunny Meadow Blvd., Unit 201
Brampton, ON L6R 0Y7 [ map ]
Tel: 905-677-0889

REST Centres
134 Queen St. E
Brampton, ON L6V 1B2 [ map ]
Tel: 905-863-1118

Roots Community Services
36 Queen Street East, Goodison Building – Lower Level
Brampton, ON L6V 1A2 [ map ]
Tel: 905-455-6789

Sheridan College
7899 McLaughlin Rd
Brampton, ON L6Y 5H9 [ map ]
Tel: 905-459-7533 Ext. 8101

YMCA of Greater Toronto
20 Union Street
Brampton, ON, L6V 1R2 [ map ]
Tel: 905-451-9622

WellFort
40 Finchgate Boulevard, Suite 224
Brampton On L6T 3J1 [ map ]
Tel: 905-451-6959