- Description
- Helps newcomers settle and adapt to life in Edmonton, build social networks, develop a sense of belonging in a new city / country, and become active and contributing community members through various support services and activities.
Service offers:
- help for newcomers to settle and adapt to life in Edmonton
Includes:
- matching newcomers with community volunteers for friendship and support
- co-ordinating group activities such as social, cross-cultural, and seasonal celebrations, and educational and recreational field trips
- English conversation circles
- connecting newcomers to various community programs and services
- providing 1-on-1 and group information and orientation on various aspects of Canadian life
- referral to various programs and resources in the community
Key Provider: social and community service workers, volunteers - Eligibility
- Yes, Service targeted to:
- newcomers, regardless of their immigration categories
- Application Process
- Service Access: By Appointment, To access service:
- contact for more information
Referral Process: No
Waiting Period: No,
- Telephone
- 780-474-8445 Ext. 231
- Fax
- 780-477-0883
- Web Site
- http://www.eisa-edmonton.org
- gsalamanca@eisa-edmonton.org
- Languages
- English; Spanish; Tagalog - Services may be available in other languages. Call to confirm.
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: No
Membership Fee: No - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: No -
Other disabled access: No - - Topic(s)
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Last Verified On
- February 10, 2025
- Address
- 10720 113 Street
Edmonton, AB, T5H 3H8
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon08:30 AM to 04:30 PMTue08:30 AM to 04:30 PMWed08:30 AM to 04:30 PMThu08:30 AM to 04:30 PMFri08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Closed 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM.
