Are you new to Canada? Grey Bruce Settlement Services is here to help.
As a newcomer moving to Canada, you probably have plenty of questions about finding a job, finding housing, finding childcare for your children, and much more. Information is available online but sometimes talking with someone helps a lot more.
Did you know that Canadian Settlement Services can help you answer all your questions, and even point you to other programs and services that can make your life in Canada easier? Plus, seeing a settlement worker in Canada is completely free.
What are Settlement Services?
Settlement Services are sometimes called Immigrant Services. Funded through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC); the team at GBSS provide critical services to newcomers who are in the process of calling Grey and Bruce their home.
Assistance includes:
· One on One Support
· Community Services Information & Referral (eg: Finding a Doctor, Employment, Childcare, Housing & more)
· Free English Language Classes (LINC)
· Citizenship Test Preparation Classes
· Skill Development (computer lessons)
· Translation & Interpretation
· Community Events (online during pandemic)
· Workplace Integration Assistance
What is a settlement worker and what happens when I call?
Settlement workers are individuals who guide newcomers through their personal settlement needs with resources and assistance relating to culture, education, recreation, finance, social services, and more.
A Settlement Worker will contact you to set up an appointment time. This person will take the time to learn about your unique situation and needs. After this, an action plan is created to work through all of your identified needs in a timely manner.
Where can you find us?
You can reach us via telephone on 519 379 5535 and email us using [email protected]
We are located at 945 3rd Avenue East, Owen Sound, ON. Presently, due to the pandemic we are not meeting in person. We will update when this has changed.
Your settlement team is looking forward to hearing from you.
source: media release, YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce
