Newcomer Supports
Below are resources and information for newcomers to Canada, immigrants, and refugees.
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Options Community Services
Options Community Services is a charity providing social services primarily in Surrey, Delta, White Rock and Langley. Their Settlement and Integration Program assists new immigrants and refugees to settle in Canada by providing them guidance and support to government...
BC Refugee Hub
The BC Refugee Hub is an online collection of resources and information for refugees in BC. It was created by the ISS (Immigrant Services Society) in partnership with the BC government and is designed to help and empower refugees settling in BC. The website is...
Immigrant Services Society of BC
Immigrant Services Society (ISS) of BC provides support for newcomers of all backgrounds who have ended up in BC. They provide several services, including settlement help, resources for learning English, and resources for finding work in BC. More information is...
Immigration welcome centres of vancouver island
Vancouver Island is home to the Vancouver Island Immigrant Centre Alliance, which is composed by the island's leading three immigrant settlement agencies. These immigrant welcome centres serve as a first point of contact for newcomers to Canada and can help them with...
Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society (VIRCS)
Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society (VIRCS) is an organization founded by former refugees for immigrants, refugees and new Canadian citizens. They offer services from housing, language, mentorship to employment. Location: 1004 North Park Street, Victoria BC,...
Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria
Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA) is an organization serving newcomer immigrants and refugees. They offer English learning services, employment services, interpretation, translation and more. Location: 930 Balmoral Road, Victoria, British Columbia...
Filipinos in Victoria facebook group
Filipinos in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada is a Facebook group for Filipinos community members. People from other parts of Vancouver Island are also welcome to join! This is a private group, please read the guidelines before requesting to join. Facebook:...
Victoria Indian Community (VIC) facebook group
Victoria Indian Community (VIC) is a Facebook group for Indian community members in Victoria to connect over cultural, social and community activities. This is a private group, please read the guidelines before joining. Facebook:...
Victoria Hindu community facebook groups
Victoria Hindu Community Facebook group has almost 2000 members. It is a great way to make connections in the Hindu community. This is a private group, so you must read the guidelines and request to join. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/victoriahindumembers