Rural Small Centres

Action for Healthy Communities

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Description
Offers settlement services in rural communities.

Service offers:

  • orientation to Canadian life
  • life skills development and supports
  • community connections

Includes:

  • assistance with accessing government and community programs
  • referrals to community services including education, language learning, employment, and family support programs
  • workshops on Canadian culture, citizenship, job readiness, and community resources
  • support for families and students in adjusting to Canadian schools (Settlement Workers in Schools / SWIS)
  • casual English language learning and skills development opportunities
  • workshops on financial literacy, basic computer skills, employment standards, and more
  • child and youth personal development programs
  • access to mental health supports
  • cross-cultural bridging guidance
  • personal goal setting through the development of a settlement plan
  • volunteer opportunities
  • child and youth programs (such as Kids Club, summer programming)
  • field trips and local experiences
  • opportunities to meet other newcomers and established Canadians

Affiliation: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Key Provider: settlement workers
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to:
  • permanent residents
  • refugees and refugee claimants
  • Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) visa holders
  • family class immigrants
Application Process
Service Access: By Appointment, To access service:
  • contact to make an appointment

Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Telephone
780-944-4687 Ext. 240
Web Site
http://www.a4hc.ca
Email
lisa.degara@a4hc.ca
Languages
Amharic; Arabic; Cantonese; English; French; Hindi; Kiswahili; Korean; Kurdish; Mandarin; Persian; Punjabi; Somali; Spanish; Tigrignia; Urdu
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: Yes,

Annual $5.00




Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - Has an elevator. 
Other disabled access: No -
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
March 4, 2024
Address
4825 51 Street
Camrose, AB, T4V 1R9
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Hours of Operation
Mon
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Tue
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Wed
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Thu
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Fri
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM