Settlement services

Adaption and Orientation

  • Assisting Newcomers to familiarize and adapt to their new surroundings.
  • Linking clients with community services such as:
    • Housing
    • Transportation
    • BC Medical Services
    • Banking (financial services)
    • Social Benefits
    • Legal Rights
  • Providing Support Service to clients encountering difficulty with any aspect of Canadian life.
  • Educating and Assisting clients with the transition to Canadian culture.

Document Assistance

Aiding Clients with Documents such as:

  • Citizenship and Immigration Canada applications on site
  • Accreditation of diplomas and degrees
  • Employment planning and Goal Setting
  • Providing assistance with interpretation and translation services
  • Citizenship Instruction
  • Coaching for certificates and licenses (Food Safe, First Aid, Driver's License)

Childcare is offered on-site for children of eligible clients.

 

Helpful links

Newcomer's guide

VDISS has created a Newcomer's Guide and it is free to the public.