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Newcomer Settlement Program

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17 Court St N
Thunder Bay, ON
P7A 4T4
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807-345-0551
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Toll-Free: 1-866-831-1144
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Fax: 807-345-0173
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reception@thunderbay.org
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www.thunderbay.org/newcomer-services
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Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm


Translation and Interpreter Services Mon-Sun 24 hours

Application

Call to book an appointment

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

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

Fees

None

Contacts

Cathy Woodbeck - Executive Director
cathyw@thunderbay.org

Languages

English ; French

Language Note

available in 58 languages

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

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
Commissioner of Oaths
  • Serves as a Commissioner of Oaths for verifying original documents

Translation and Interpretation Services
  • Offers professionally trained interpreters with expertise in health, community and social services

Supportive counselling
  • Provides short-term counselling to clients who encounter difficulties in adjusting to life in Canada and assistance in overcoming these challenges

Job search preparation and training
  • Provides assistance in developing strong job search strategies and workplace communication skills

Employment counselling
  • Offers resume help, employment counselling, skills and career development and help in establishing social and professional networks
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