Halton Catholic District School Board - Thomas Merton, Welcome Centre

Halton Catholic District School Board - Thomas Merton

Service: Welcome Centre

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Record #: OAK0289

Last Full Update: 05 Nov 2025

Contact Information

Office Phone	Oakville: 905-847-5113 Milton: 905-693-0623
E-Mail	welcomecentre@hcdsb.org
Website	merton.hcdsb.org/community/welcome-centre
Social Media	Facebook, YouTube
Primary Contact	Luz-Elena Arias, Supervisor, Settlement Services; Phone: 905-847-5113 ext 207; Email: ariasl@hcdsb.org

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	Provides students and their families new to Canada, with guidance and support as they become familiar with the Region of Halton, and their new school environment Services offered include: Math and language assessments for students Settlement Program for Newcomers Information & Orientation Sessions Short Term Counselling (18+) Community Building Activities Conversation Circles (18+) Language Support Volunteer Opportunities Youth Leadership Programs Youth March Break & Summer Camps School Orientation for Newcomers Locations: Halton North (Milton), 2800 High Point Dr, Suite 212 Halton South (Oakville), 255 Morden Rd
Hours	Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
Areas Served	Halton Region
Eligibility	Newcomer families to Halton Catholic District School Board
Application	Before contacting the Welcome Centre, it is recommended that you contact your home school directly to register first
Languages	English ; French ; Arabic ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Hindi ; Korean ; Punjabi ; Tagalog ; Urdu ; Interpretive Services ; Other languages available upon request
Fees	None

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Located In Community

Halton Region

Categories and Classification

InfoPod Main Headings	Education & Employment ; Settlement Services
InfoPod Sub Headings	Interpretation / Translation ; Newcomer Settlement Services ; Schools

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