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).
BC Newcomer Services (BCNSP and Safe Haven) – Newcomer Services in Victoria
BC Newcomer Services (BCNSP and Safe Haven) offer direct settlement services, access to labor market information and resources, English language training, and assistance addressing diverse needs to help newcomers transition to living in Greater Victoria.
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.
Newcomer Settlement Support – DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society
Support for newcomers to Canada looking to settle into their new community, find a job and learn English.