Settlement and Integration Program - South Burnaby

Offers settlement services supporting new immigrants in adjusting to life in Canada by providing help with applying to all Canadian federal and provincial benefits; basic language translation/interpretation services; food aid through referrals to community programs to help with the cost of living; apply for government and social support, language programs and referrals to other support centres in the Lower Mainland. Offers professional support with developing personal settlement plans for initial needs in Canada; one-on-one counselling for emotional and social issues; accompaniment to settlement tasks; home-visits to support home life; transitional life skills facilitation; and referrals to specialized programs in the Lower Mainland. Offers long-term community engagement and social-economic integration including volunteer and community involvement opportunities; employment services such as pre-employment readiness career planning, employment connections, resume writing, and connections with vocational training opportunities. The program is offered in Arabic, Cantonese/Mandarin, Farsi/Dari, French, Tagalog and Spanish. Funded by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).