Pathways | Newcomer Services

Newcomer Services

Family / Parenting, Immigrant and Refugee Services, Multicultural Services, and Social / Recreational

Provided by Mount Pleasant Neighborhood House

Offers programs and activities to help newcomers develop the skills and knowledge to successfully engage with and participate in the community.

Settlement Support Includes:

1 on 1 support and settlement counselling
Information and referral to community resources
Information on health care, legal system, education, employment, finances, housing, childcare and more
Help with filling out forms
Leadership training
Workshops
Opportunities to meet new people and engage in community activities

Needs Assessment & Referral:

Newcomers will meet either individually or as a family with a settlement worker to assess their needs and create a plan to integrate as new residents of Canada.

Individual / Family Settlement Counselling:

Newcomers have an opportunity to meet with a settlement worker to receive support and guidance to understand and address challenges they may have as a newcomer to Canada.

Topical Workshops:

Workshops are provided on different topics tailored to the needs of newcomers to assist in successful integration. Topics include transportation, the education system in Canada, housing, citizenship test preparation and more.

Short Term Life Skills Programs :

These programs are 6 to 8 weeks in length and provide detailed information on specific life skills. Topics include parenting skills, women’s support groups, computer classes, anti-discrimination training and more.

Community Connections Programs for Newcomers and Immigrants: Community Connections include programs for women, men, families, seniors, and youth. These programs and activities help newcomers foster the skills and know-how to successfully engage and participate in their community. It also facilitates connections between newcomers and long term Canadians through a series of programs such as Impact Mentorship, Community Leadership, Learning Circles, Multicultural Cooking Club, Men’s Outreach and Support Group, English Conversation Club, Family Literacy Outreach, and Volunteer opportunities.

Registration and membership are required for all settlement programs. First-year of membership is free for settlement participants.

604-879-8208

Public email: info@mpnh.org

Website: https://mpnh.org/our-programs...

800 East Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5T 1Y1

Service is available in Arabic, Cantonese, English, Mandarin, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

Cost: Fees may apply