The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM) provides: Housing and organization that helps newcomer community Programs such as After School Program, gardening program, EAL and Literacy classes, family supports and more Child-minding available for EAL class students Employment skills training Educational, social and recreational supports Contact/Address Information: Address: 95 Ellen Street Phone: 204-943-8765 […]Continue readingImmigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM)
Services and Resources for Newcomers and Refugees
While moving to a different country may be exciting for some, for others it can produce unpleasant thoughts and feelings like confusion, fear, sadness, loneliness and anger.
If you or a loved one are dealing with an existing health problem or having a difficult time adjusting to your new surroundings, you are not alone, help is available. Our goal is to provide information on the resources you need to face and overcome these challenges.
This section contains information regarding health services, counselling, crisis supports, employment, education, housing, legal assistance, and more. Our hope is that you and those important to you are able to have and enjoy the kind of life you want to live.
Immigrant Women’s Counselling Service
The Immigrant Women’s Counselling Service offers: Counselling for women who face violence or trauma Group counselling on healthy relationships, anger management, parenting, and self-esteem Services available in several languages Contact/Address Information: Address: 200 – 323 Portage Avenue Phone: 204-940-6624 Email: iwcs@mts.netContinue readingImmigrant Women’s Counselling Service
Jewish Child and Family Service
The Jewish Child and Family Service provides: Counseling and mental health support for individuals, couples, and families Services in several languages Fees are on a sliding scale starting at $10/session Contact/Address Information: Address: 123 Doncaster Street Phone: 204-477-7430 Email: jcfs@jcfswinnipeg.org Website: www.jcfswinnipeg.orgContinue readingJewish Child and Family Service
Klinic Community Health Centre
The Klinic Community Health Centre offers: Free community health, education, and counselling services Drop-in counselling available at 545 Broadway and 845 Regent Avenue West only 24 hour crisis telephone help: 204-786-8686 Contact/Address Information: Address: 870 Portage Avenue (Drop-in counselling not available at this location) Phone: 204-784-4090 Website: www.klinic.mb.caContinue readingKlinic Community Health Centre
Language Access Interpreter Services
The Language Access Interpreter Services (Winnipeg Regional Health Authority) offers free interpreter services available in many languages (in-person and over-the-phone. Contact/Address Information: *Access available ONLY through your doctor. Ask your doctor or the receptionist to phone 204-788-8585 Continue readingLanguage Access Interpreter Services
Legal Aid Manitoba
Legal Aid provides: Free lawyers for people who qualify financially (depends on total family income – visit the website for examples) Help for people facing: Divorce Child custody Criminal charges Disputes involving social assistance, workers compensation or disability benefits Contact/Address Information: Address: 287 Broadway Phone: 204-985-8500 Website: www.legalaid.mb.caContinue readingLegal Aid Manitoba
Legal Help Centre
The Legal Help Centre: Answers questions about legal processes in Manitoba Provides help accessing community services Contact/Address Information: Address: 202 – 393 Portage Avenue (Portage Place) Phone: 204-258-3096 Website: www.legalhelpcentre.caContinue readingLegal Help Centre
Manitoba Human Rights Commission
The Manitoba Human Rights Commission: Helps enforce the Human Rights Code which protects people from discrimination against their age, ethnic background or disability Helps people with human rights complaints Contact/Address Information: Address: 700-175 Hargrave Street Phone: 204-945-3007 Email: hrc@gov.mb.ca Website: www.manitobahumanrights.caContinue readingManitoba Human Rights Commission
MFL Occupational Health Centre
The MFL Occupational Health Centre is a community health clinic that provides: Information and resources about workplace health and safety Community workshops on workplace health and safety in newcomers’ first language (204-926-7908) Medical care and counseling for injured worker Contact/Address Information: Address: 102-275 Broadway Phone: 204-949-0811 Email: mflohc@mflohc.mb.ca Website: mflohc.mb.caContinue readingMFL Occupational Health Centre
Mosaic Newcomer Family Resource Network
The Mosaic Newcomer Family Resource Network provides: “Nobody’s Perfect” Parent Groups and parenting programs Family literacy reading with your kids Help for newcomers to adjust to life in Canada so that they can become active members of their new community (child-minding available) Contact/Address Information: Address: 397 Carlton Street Phone: 204-774-7311 Email: vcavers@mosaicnet.ca Website: www.mosaicnet.ca *4 locations in […]Continue readingMosaic Newcomer Family Resource Network