- Description
- Offers outreach to connect more newcomers to free anglophone and francophone settlement services in Edmonton.
Service provides:
- a collaboration of settlement sector agencies in Edmonton, working together under the Urban System Approaches Initiative of IRCC to reach out and connect more newcomers to free anglophone and francophone settlement services in Edmonton
Includes helping newcomers with:
- meeting essential needs in daily life
- improving English / French language skills
- learning about and improving health and wellness skills
- getting immigration and legal support
- education
- getting income and financial support information
- and much more
Affiliation: ASSIST Community Services Centre, Bredin Centre for Learning, Catholic Social Services, Edmonton Immigrant Services Association, Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers, Francophonie Albertaine Plurielle, and Somali Canadian Women and Children Association (SCWCA).
Key Provider: settlement practitioners - Eligibility
- Yes, Service targeted to:
- newcomers
- residing in Edmonton
- who have not previously accessed settlement services
- Application Process
- Service Access: Telephone Information Line, To access service:
- call the Newcomer Linkline
Referral Process: No
Waiting Period: No,There is no waiting period to access this service. Based on needs and area of residence, individuals will be referred to a settlement agency to connect them with essential services.
- Toll Free
- 1-833-738-7727 (Newcomer Linkline)
- Languages
- English; French - Program team and staff at agencies speak many languages and can find staff to provide assistance in other languages.
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: No
Membership Fee: Yes,Annual $5.00
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A - - Topic(s)
- Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- February 29, 2024
- Location
- Edmonton
- Hours of Operation
- Mon09:00 AM to 05:00 PMTue09:00 AM to 05:00 PMWed09:00 AM to 05:00 PMThu09:00 AM to 05:00 PMFri09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Closed statutory holidays.