- Description
- Provides assistance in identifying newcomer needs and offering programs, services, and resources to support their settlement and integration into Canadian society.
Service offers:
- a platform for newcomers to meet with settlement workers to discuss settlement needs
- access to needs assessment and referrals to document translation services, language training programs, education and employment skills training, and job search support
- community connection programs, including English Conversation Group and New Friends Group for Women
Affiliation: Partnered with Calgary Catholic Immigration Services, Calgary Immigrant Women's Association, and Immigrant Services Calgary. - Eligibility
- Yes, Service targeted to:
- newcomers to Canada
- immigrants / refugees
- Application Process
- Service Access: Walk-in / Drop In Service, To access service:
- drop in to access services
- visit website to access digital resources
- contact for details
Referral Process: No
Waiting Period: No,
- Telephone
- 403-260-2600
- Web Site
- https://calgarylibrary.ca/settlement-services
- Languages
- English
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: No
Membership Fee: No - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes - Steep access ramp with handrail from parking lot; four designated parking spaces, street parking and convenient drop-off zone. Wheelchair accessible: washrooms, telephone, computer catalogue, study tables.
Other disabled access: Yes - Universal Access PC- keyboards, touchboards, large print, adjustable wheelchair & scooter workstation, screen reader, magnifier, scanner for digitizing text, voice-based word processing, word predicting software and head mouse. - Topic(s)
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Last Verified On
- October 19, 2023
- Address
- 2623 56 Street NE
Calgary, AB, T1Y 6E7
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon11:00 AM to 07:00 PMWed11:00 AM to 07:00 PM
Above hours are program-specific. Visit website for general location hours and holiday closures schedule.
