Newcomer Supports
Below are resources and information for newcomers to Canada, immigrants, and refugees.
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Vancouver Island Counselling Centre for Immigrants and Refugees (VICCIR)
Vancouver Island Counselling Centre for Immigrants and Refugees (VICCIR) provides mental health counselling to immigrants and refugees residing in Canada. Due to Covid-19, most services are online. Trained interpreters are also used as required. To meet with a...
Canadian Jobs for Ukrainians
Canadian Jobs for Ukrainians is a Facebook group that has been created with the aim of connecting Canadian employers with Ukrainian individuals arriving in Canada who will be seeking employment. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/331716475664506
Vancouver Island Counselling Centre for Immigrants and Refugees hires Ukrainian-Speaking Counsellor
The Vancouver Island Counselling Centre for Immigrants and Refugees (VICCIR) has hired a Ukrainian-speaking psychologist and two Ukrainian-speaking students in preparation for the arrival of refugees from the current conflict. If you require services, or would like to...
Mosaic Immigrant and Refugee Services
Mosaic is a non-profit situated in Vancouver BC with services currently online for the Covid-19 pandemic. Mosaic offers a variety of supports such as employment, counselling, and language. These supports are available for individuals or families, and international...
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Help Line for Cantonese and Mandarin Speakers
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. offers programs and services that promote belonging, wellness, and independence for Canadian immigrants and newcomers. One service offered by S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is the emotional support help line for Mandarin and Cantonese speaking callers in Canada....