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Thunder Bay Multicultural Association
Newcomer Settlement Program
Newcomer Settlement Program
Description
Offers settlement and community orientation services for immigrants and refugees, including:Orientation and Adaptation Services
- Offers needs assessment and information and referral to community and social services, support with finding housing, child care, registering children in school and health care
- Provides help filling out government forms including housing and immigration sponsorship forms
- Offers workshops to reduce stress of adjusting to Canadian culture
- Serves as a Commissioner of Oaths for verifying original documents
- Offers professionally trained interpreters with expertise in health, community and social services
- Provides short-term counselling to clients who encounter difficulties in adjusting to life in Canada and assistance in overcoming these challenges
- Provides assistance in developing strong job search strategies and workplace communication skills
- Offers resume help, employment counselling, skills and career development and help in establishing social and professional networks
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pmTranslation and Interpreter Services Mon-Sun 24 hours
Eligibility
Open to:
- Permanent residents
- Canadian citizens
- Convention refugees and refugee claimants
- Newcomers admitted under Opportunities Ontario: Provincial Nominee Program
- Foreign domestic workers admitted under the Live-In Caregiver Program
- Minister's permit holders who have special permission to remain in Canada
Application Process
Call to book an appointment
Fees
None
Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Legal Status
(50) Non Profit
Topic(s)
Social Media
Agency Information
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211 Ontario North
Last Updated On
November 5, 2019
