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Located near Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay
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807-345-0551
17 Court St N
Thunder Bay, ON, P7A 4T4
Thunder Bay, ON, P7A 4T4
Short Description
Newcomer Settlement ProgramProvides walk-in information and referral services to refugees and newcomers
- Services and supports provided may include (with examples):
- Initial settlement (housing, schools, orientation to Thunder Bay life)
- Immigration (filling out applications for permanent residence, work permits and citizenship)
- Health issues (referral to programs at Thunder Bay Health Unit, filling out OHIP applications)
- Housing issues (filling out applications for Thunder Bay District Housing, apartment search)
- Family Issues (filling out applications for Pro-Kids, Child Tax benefits, referral to various agencies)
- Citizenship Application support
- Employment Related Matters (job search, resume writing, employee rights, application for Employment Insurance)
- Education issues (information and referral to ESL, LINC programs, tutors)
- Social Services issues (assistance in applying for Ontario Works, assistance in dealing with agencies)
- Sponsorship-related issues (assistance in filling out applications for sponsorship)
- Any parish or group of individuals may sponsor a refugee family
- Refugee Sponsorship Coordinator assists parishes and other refugee sponsorship groups with information, planning, training and the application process
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Thunder Bay Multicultural Association
Youth Settlement and Community Connections Program and Youth Mentorship Program
Youth Settlement and Community Connections Program and Youth Mentorship Program
Thunder Bay
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807-345-0551
17 Court St N
Thunder Bay, ON, P7A 4T4
Thunder Bay, ON, P7A 4T4
Short Description
Assists newcomer youth to successfully transition to life in Canada by providing a variety of supports to meet their needs
The program can assist with:
The program can assist with:
- Developing strategies to transition to life in a new country
- Referrals to appropriate outside agencies for services
- Homework and school assignment help
- English conversation and pronunciation
- Employment programs and opportunities
- Supports youth in achieving their full potential in education, employment, community engagement and leadership through volunteer mentors and group activities
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Thunder Bay
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807-345-0551
17 Court St N
Thunder Bay, ON, P7A 4T4
Thunder Bay, ON, P7A 4T4
Short 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
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