Settlement Agencies are organizations that support newcomers, including refugee claimants. A Settlement Worker will be able to help you. There are many settlement agencies in your area that will help you.
For a full list of Settlement agencies please click the button below. A few have been listed on this page:
Types of services:
Refugee claim process
Accessing healthcare, legal aid, and income assistance
Free English learning classes
Orientation to Canada
Other community resources and support services
Housing support:
Housing search and housing referral support
Connections with landlords, shelters, and transitional houses for refugee claimants
Employment Services:
Resume writing and interview preparation
Job search support
Work permit applications and renewals
Employment workshops, job fairs, free certification trainings and employer connections
Mental Wellbeing support:
Free one-on-one and group-based mental well-being services
Art Therapy sessions
Locations:
ο»ΏVancouver
5575 Boundary Road
Burnaby
5902 Kingsway
Surrey
200A-7134 King George Boulevard
Contact Information:
Phone:
π 604-254-9626 (Reception)
Email:
βοΈ info@mosaicbc.org
βοΈ refugeeclaimant@mosaicbc.org
Settlement Services:
Orientation and guidance through the refugee claim process
Assistance with filling out government forms
Support in accessing health care and legal aid
Cultural orientation and adjustment counselling
Referrals to employment and language training
Connections with local community services and resources
Housing services:
Information on the Greater Vancouver rental market
Housing search assistance based on clientβs needs and budget
Connections with landlords and rental building managers
Heath Support:
Support for refugees and newcomers living with HIV
Creation of wellness plan and information on healthy living
Locations:
ο»ΏVancouver
2610 Victoria Dr.
Surrey
301- 10334 152A St.
Contact Information:
π 604-255-1881
π sos@issbc.org
Types of Services:
Applying for a work permit and income assistance
Navigating the refugee claim process
Customized Employment Support for Refugee Claimants
Workplace English Conversation Circles
Refugee claimants support groups
Housing referrals
Locations:
Surrey
#4 13634 104 Ave.
Contact Information:
Phone:
π 604-596-4321
Types of Services:
Refugee claim process
Legal Aid referrals
Job search, labor market information, connecting clients with employers
Community building events, networking opportunities
Locations:
Vancouver
28 W Pender Street
Tri-Cities
#2058 - 1163 Pinetree Way
#200 - 10090 152nd Street
Richmond
200-8171 Alexandra Road
Fort St. John Service Centre
10142 101 Avenue
Contact Information:
Vancouver
π 236-880-1860
Tri-Cities
π 604-468-6069
Surrey
π 236-333-3102
Richmond
π 236-668-3474
Forst St. John
π 250-785-5323 (Ext. 22/25)
Types of Services:
Short-term adaptation counselling for both refugee claimants and refugees
Personalized employment services
Referrals to housing
Other settlement needs for refugee claimants
Locations:
Abbotsford
5-32700 George Ferguson Way
Contact Information:
π 778-344-5415
βοΈ refugeeClaimants@archway.ca
Types of Services:
Information and referrals for newcomers and refugee claimants in North and West Vancouver
Locations:
North and West Vancouver
207 - 123 East 15th Street, North Vancouver
Contact Information:
π 604-988-2931
βοΈ office@impactnorthshore.ca
Types of Services:
Information and referrals for newcomers and refugee claimants in Kelowna and Okanagan
Locations:
Kelowna
620 Leon Avenue
Contact Information:
π 250-763-8008 ext. 4
βοΈ immigrantservices@kcr.ca
Types of Services:
Information, referrals, and assistance with settlement for refugee claimants
Orientation sessions on housing, health care, education, banking
Job search
Locations:
Chilliwack
9214 Mary Street
Contact Information:
π 604-393-3251
Types of Services:
Language training
Employment services
Community connections
Women, youth, and child services
Need assessment and referrals
Locations:
Prince George/Mackenzie/McBride/Valemount /Vanderhoof
1270 2nd. Avenue, Prince George
Contact Information:
π 250-562-2900
π Toll Free: 1-877-562-2977
βοΈ imss.pg@imss.ca
Types of housing:
Refugee claim process
Legal Aid referrals
Work permit application and renewal
Housing search support
Job search, labor market information, resume support
English learning support
Locations:
Victoria/Saanich/Sidney/Oak Bay / Sooke/Westshore/Esquimalt/View Royal:
1004 North Park Street, Victoria BC
Contact Information:
π 250-361-9433
βοΈ info@vircs.bc.ca
Types of Services:
Information and referrals for newcomers and refugee claimants in Nanaimo
Locations:
Nanaimo/Port Alberni/Parksville:
101 - 319 Selby St, Nanaimo, BC
Contact Information:
π 250-753-6911 Ext. 107
βοΈ blei@cvims.org
Types of Services:
Support and information about refugee claim process for people inside or outside of Canada
Supporting people seeking refugee protection in Canada because of persecution based on sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression (SOGIE) or HIV status.
Locations:
Vancouver
1170 Bute Street
Contact Information:
βοΈ info@rainbowrefugee.ca
Types of Services:
Settlement & Integration
English Testing & Classes
Children & Family Support
Community Connections
Interpretation & Translation
Cultural Diversity & Outreach
Inclusive Workplace Program
Finding Employment (1-on-1 service)
Location:
448 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops, BC V2B 3H2
Contact Information:
π: (778) 470-6101
βοΈFax: (778) 470-6102
πToll Free: 1-866-672-0855
βοΈEmail: kis@immigrantservices.ca
