New immigrant resources
As a new immigrant you can face unique challenges adjusting to a new culture, language, and environment, which can impact your mental well-being. These resources offer tools to help to navigate your mental health journey within Canada.
Websites/Resources
Get Settled – ISSofBC
Find local support as a newcomer in your BC community with searchable tools, resources, and services listed by the Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC).
Mental Health and well-being support for newcomers – Government of Canada
Mental health resources for newcomers to Canada, including links to provincial settlement services and resources, as well as crisis links and resources.
Mosaic BC – Health and Counselling Programs
Programs and services for newcomers on topics including those aimed at supporting health relationships, women, seniors, men, LGBTQIA2+, and other vulnerable groups, as well as the BC Newcomer Services Program (BC NSP).
Free Settlement Services in Canada
Explore a range of free settlement services to support newcomers; from job assistance, to community integration programs, to legal aid.
How to Find Accommodation in Canada
Understand your legal rights, responsibilities, and other important considerations when securing long or short-term accommodations as a newcomer to Canada.
BC Refugee Hub Resource Centre – Mental Health
Lists events, workshops, gatherings, trainings across B.C., designed for refugee newcomers and the frontline workers who support them.