Mount Carmel Clinic offers: Counselling for newcomers City-wide services available in several languages Support during cultural adaptation Bus tickets, child care and snacks provided for Mount Carmel programs Low-cost dental program Contact/Address Information: Address: 886 Main Street Phone: 204-589-9447 or 204-589-9426 Email: cross_cultural@mountcarmel.ca Website: www.mountcarmel.caContinue readingMount Carmel Clinic – Multicultural Wellness Program
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.
NEEDS Centre (Newcomers Education and Employment Development Services)
The NEEDS Centre provides: Programs for newcomer youth (ages 6-17) A wide range of programs including: Crime Prevention/Youth Mentorship Employment Skills Training Introduction to Canadian Education After School Program (homework and computer help, life skills training and recreational activities) Contact/Address Information: Address: 251-A Notre Dame Avenue Phone: 204-940-1260 Email: needsinc@mts.net Website: needs.imd.miupdate.comContinue readingNEEDS Centre (Newcomers Education and Employment Development Services)
Neighbourhood Immigrant Settlement Workers (NISWs)
The Neighbourhood Immigrant Settlement Workers provide settlement information and orientation to newcomers, connect newcomers with programs and services, host special events for newcomers to meet their neighbours and promote public awareness about Immigrant issues. *Look for your postal code to find your neighbourhood settlement office Contact/Address Information: Elmwood (R2L) Address: 545 Watt Street Phone: 204-982-1720 […]Continue readingNeighbourhood Immigrant Settlement Workers (NISWs)
New Journey Housing
New Journey Housing is a housing resource centre for newcomers and provides: Housing-related information, advice, support, and workshops Home ownership counselling and information about budgeting Contact/Address Information: Address: 200-308 Broadway Phone: 204-942-2238 Email: info@newjourneyhousing.com Website: www.newjourneyhousing.comContinue readingNew Journey Housing
Nor-West Co-op/Community Health
The Nor-West Co-op/Community Health provides: Medical care and counselling Programs for families, youth, parenting, and newcomers Contact/Address Information: Address: 785 Keewatin Street Phone: 204-938-5900 Website: www.norwestcoop.caContinue readingNor-West Co-op/Community Health
Opportunities for Employment
The Opportunities for Employment service: Helps people with job searches, skill development and making connections with employers Presents workshops on Canadian Workplace Culture help people learn about working in Canada successfully Contact/Address Information: Address: 300-294 Portage Avenue Phone: 204-925-3490 Web: www.ofe.caContinue readingOpportunities for Employment
Pluri-elles
Pluri-elles offers: Help for French-speaking men, women, and children Help with job searches and employability Counselling and support; help with literacy and budgeting Contact/Address Information: Address: 114-420 Rue Des Meurons Phone: 204-233-1735 Website: www.pluri-elles.mb.ca Continue readingPluri-elles
Rainbow Resource Centre
The Rainbow Resource Centre serves Manitoba’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and two spirit community. The centre offers: A resource library Free drop-in counselling Support group meetings (men, women, youth, parents) Contact/Address Information: Address: 170 Scott Street Phone: 204-474-0212 ext. 201 Website: www.rainbowresourcecentre.orgContinue readingRainbow Resource Centre
Residential Tenancies Branch
The Residential Tenancies Branch is a government office for information and advice about rental laws in Manitoba. They provide: Education about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant Investigation and mediation for disagreements between landlords and tenants Contact/Address Information: Address: 302-254 Edmonton Street Phone: 204-945-2476 Email: rtb@gov.mb.ca Website: www.manitoba.ca/rtbContinue readingResidential Tenancies Branch
Sexuality Education Resource Centre (SERC)
The Sexuality Education Resource Centre offers: Free workshops for parents, families and community groups Information and resources on family planning, sexual health and family communication Referral to other services Contact/Address Information: Address: 200 – 226 Osborne Street North Phone: 204-982-7800 Email: info@serc.mb.ca Website: www.serc.mb.caContinue readingSexuality Education Resource Centre (SERC)