Thunder Bay Multicultural Association - Resettlement Assistance Program

Application

Call to book an appointment

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Government Assisted Refugees who are selected overseas on the basis of their need for protection through Canada's Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program

Fees

None

Contacts

Cathy Woodbeck - Executive Director
cathyw@thunderbay.org

Languages

English ; French

Language Note

available in 58 languages

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Provides a range of immediate and essential settlement and orientation supports to people who arrive in Canada as Government Assisted Refugees (GARs); works in partnership with the Sault Community Career Centre

Program services include:

Meet newcomers at the airport and accompany them to local community
Provide temporary accommodation
Provide needs assessment, including emergency needs
Offer life skills support including orientation in clients' language on variety of topics, such as federal and provincial programs and services, health care issues, managing money, education system, family life, employment
Referrals to community services and other settlement programs
Assistance with searching for, viewing, selecting and moving into permanent accommodations