Edmonton Newcomer Zonal Outreach

Action for Healthy Communities


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 -
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
February 29, 2024
Location
Edmonton
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

Closed statutory holidays.