Community Services | Public Computers | Special Events | Free Legal Clinic |Free Dental Clinic |Youth | Seniors | Cultural Services |
Malton Neighbourhood Services offers free public access to computers, including internet, Microsoft Office applications, printing and more, at its head office, located at 3540 Morning Star Drive. Available: Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m
We partner with Mississauga Community Legal Services to offer a free, walk-in legal clinic every Thursday from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. at our location in Malton. The services include free legal advice on:
*We also offer clients interpretation help in Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi, Tamil and Spanish Call 905 896-2050 or visit Peel Legal Clinics for more information.
| Guidance | Homework Club | Youth Groups | Seasonal Camps & Student Employment |
Guidance - Youth Counselling Services MNS provides counselling and personal supportive services to help youth manage personal relationships, set goals, and make self-identified life decisions. We provide a safe space for youth to converse about personal and social issues including: mental health, bullying, family problems, education, and employment-related concerns. Regarding employment, the counsellor helps youth to find summer, part-time, volunteer work. Youth will get help to prepare for job interviews, with their resume/cover letter writing, and skills/career development. Please feel free to contact: Justin, 905-677-6270 regarding setting up individual or group counselling sessions.
MNS offers a free, drop-in Homework Club for students in grades 1-8 who need help with their homework and school assignments. High school students can acquire community service hours by volunteering as tutors for this program. The Homework club runs during the school year every Monday and Wednesday from 3:30p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at Malton Neighbourhood Services, 3540 Morning Star Drive. For more information, please contact Ryan, 905-677-6270.
MNS staff facilitate safe, fun and educational youth, drop-in groups to help Malton youth become more self-aware and develop into responsible community members through participation in discussions, workshops, sports, arts/crafts and other social activities. All youth groups are free to attend and are funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
For additional information regarding our youth groups, and months of operations, please contact: Ryan, 905-677-6270.
Seasonal Camps & Student Employment High school students volunteering with our homework club who demonstrate community services commitment and leadership skills may be asked to consider working as a summer camp counsellor for our summer camps. If you’re interested in applying for a summer camp position or learning more about these opportunities please review our job board or call Ryan, 905 677-6270.
MNS provides assistance for seniors in completing pensions, disability forms, income tax and other government forms. We also host a series of free, drop-in groups for seniors, where participants may take part in crafts, games, gentle exercises, go on occasional trips and learn about topical matters such as osteoporosis, arthritis, keeping safe and more.
Who: This group is open to all seniors and is conducted in English. What: Participants play dominoes and other games, go on trips of interest, watch movies and engage in friendly discussions. Refreshments are provided. Where: Multi-purpose room 1, Malton Community Centre, 3540 Morning Star Drive. When: Every Monday 1:30 p.m.—3:30 p.m. Participants can join anytime. How much: Free Contact: Lynette, 905-677-6270 Who: This group is open to senior women who identify with South Asian cultures. It is conducted in Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu. What: Participants learn about healthy eating and other education and information regarding safety issues and other community concerns. Members may take part in light exercise, knitting, crochet, discussions and more. Light refreshments are provided. Occasional field trips. Where: Malton Neighbourhood Services, 3540 Morning Star Drive. When: Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Participants can join anytime. How much: Free Contact: Bhupinder, 905-677-6270 Who: This group is open to men and is conducted in Italian. What: Participants play cards and engage in friendly discussions. Coffee and Cookies are provided. Where: Malton Community Centre, 3540 Morning Star Drive. When: Daily, from 12 noon - 4 p.m. How much: $10 for one year. Participants can join anytime. Contact: Pina, 905-677-6270
Italian Seniors Group for Women Who: This group is open to women and is conducted in Italian. What: Participants play bingo, engage in friendly discussions and have coffee and cookies. Where: Malton Community Centre, 3540 Morning Star Drive. When: Every Wednesday from 12 noon - 4 p.m. How much: $5 for one year. Participants can join anytime. Contact: Pina, 905-677-6270
Other useful information for seniors Telecare Distress Centre provides a new TELECHECK program for Seniors. This free, confidential safety check-in and reassurance program provides emotional and listening support to seniors in need, assists with regular medication reminders and helps connect seniors with services available in their community. Services are provided in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu. For more information please call 416-646-8450.
Malton Neighbourhood Services recognizes the diversity of the Malton Community through its everyday practices, the languages services are available in, special events and free drop-in groups that are targeted towards specific cultures.
Who: Women who would like to use their Spanish speaking skills and/or wish to meet other Spanish speaking women to converse with. What: Participants engage in friendly discussions on a wide-range of issues including, immigration, health and nutrition. Members also participate in dancing, arts and crafts and other fun activities. Where: Upstairs at Malton Neighbourhood Services, 3540 Morning Star Drive. When: The last Thursday of every month, from 4 p.m. - 6p.m. Participants can join anytime. How much: Free Contact: Miriam, 905-677-6270
Malton Neighbourhood Services offers supportive services for women including free, personal supportive counselling for women who are experiencing abuse. For new moms and moms-to-be, we also offer A Young Mom’s group.
We offer free day- and evening support services for women through an anti-oppression and anti-racism perspective. We respect confidentiality. Ask about:
Available by appointment:
Women's Support Group On the third Thursday of every month from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. we have a women's support group for women who have encountered violence.
About Woman Abuse
Malton Neighbourhood Services, in partnership with Interim Place and The HEAL Network, offer free and completely confidential referral and supportive services for women and children who have experienced abuse. For more information or if you need assistance, contact: Interim Place II (24 hours): 905 676-8515
Welcome to Motherhood Malton Neighbourhood Services facilitates a weekly peer/self-directed group for young moms featuring workshops about healthy living, parenting and motherhood. MNS provides a light supper, food vouchers, bus tickets, and organizes occasional special trips. It is also a participant of the Chum City Christmas Wish.
The Wonder Years Play Group Malton Neighbourhood Services also facilitates a peer-directed, interactive play group for mothers, focusing on healthy child development, parenting, nutrition and growth. This group provides a healthy nutrition break, organizes occasional special trips and may provide bus tickets for participants to attend, if needed.
These groups are made possible through additional funding from CAPC (Community Action Program for Children).
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