"A settlement worker is your first connection for information and support.
Settlement workers can help you to:
Navigate and learn about your new community
Provide up-to-date information and resources
Assist you in communicating with employers, landlords, social and government services, legal services and more
Assist you with filling out forms
Provide support and link you with specialized services to help with personal problems or critical situations
Translate limited documents related to employment, health, education and legal matters necessary for immediate settlement
Connect you to an interpreter
Services are available in a variety of locations across Waterloo Region,.....
For more information about free settlement services, please visit:
YMCA Immigrant Services offers settlement support, language training, employment search and many other supports.
Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre (KWMC) offers settlement support, interpretation, translation and many other supports.
Compass Refugee Centre helps refugee claimants in making refugee claims and other settlement supports.
Reception House Waterloo Region supports the integration of government-assisted refugee individuals and families into all aspects of community life after arrival."
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