Our Settlement Services

About the program:

Our goal is to best serve our clients needs while fostering independence and assisting them to participate in their new community. We strive to enable our clients to feel independent, capable, and included in all their transitions. The YWCA Settlement Services provides the following services:
* Access to interpreters
* One-on-one client assistance
* Settlement and adaptation
* Orientation to Canadian Culture
* Financial Information
* Links and referrals to education and training
* Links and referrals for medical needs
* Life Skills
* Acquiring appropriate documents and identification
* Links to Employment
* Action planning and advocacy
* Recreational activities
* Federal Citizenship and Immigration Information
* Family Literacy Program
* Computer/Internet Access
* Assistance accessing affordable housing
* Links to volunteers
* Volunteer opportunities