{"id":43,"date":"2026-04-08T19:57:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T23:57:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/vcc2slgbtqiastudentguide\/chapter\/newcomers-to-canada-2\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T18:58:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T22:58:26","slug":"newcomers-to-canada-2","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/vcc2slgbtqiastudentguide\/chapter\/newcomers-to-canada-2\/","title":{"raw":"Newcomers to Canada","rendered":"Newcomers to Canada"},"content":{"raw":"Resources for immigrants and refugees who have recently arrived in Canada.\r\n\r\nGovernment of Canada<\/a>\r\nA guide to newcomer services in Canada, with the option to search for various services in BC, including services for 2SLGBTQIA+ people.\r\n\r\nI BELONG<\/a>\r\nMOSAIC program that offers peer connections, counselling, and settlement services for 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomers.\r\n\r\nISS of BC Moving<\/a> Ahead Program (MAP)<\/a>\r\nOffers specialized support for newcomers facing additional challenges in life, such as medical, family, or housing difficulties. MAP offers special assistance for LGTBQ+ community members, families, individuals and youth.\r\n\r\nRainbow Refugee<\/a>\r\nProvides support, information, and system navigation to refugees and refugee claimants seeking refugee status in Canada based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or HIV status.\r\n\r\nYWCA Believe<\/a>\r\nFree employment program for self-identified LGBTQIA+ and gender-diverse newcomers and refugees.\r\n\r\nSHER Vancouver<\/a>\r\nSettlement program and resources for LGBTQ+ refugee claimants and asylum seekers.\r\n\r\nPacific Immigration<\/a> Resources Society<\/a>\r\nProvides services for newcomer women and their young children.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nS.U.C.C.E.S.S.<\/a>\r\nOffers a number of services for newcomers, including employment support, housing support, language classes, health education and settlement services.\r\n\r\nVLMFSS<\/a>\r\nProvides free and confidential support to newcomers who have experienced or are experiencing family violence.\r\n\r\n ","rendered":"

Resources for immigrants and refugees who have recently arrived in Canada.<\/p>\n

Government of Canada<\/a>
\nA guide to newcomer services in Canada, with the option to search for various services in BC, including services for 2SLGBTQIA+ people.<\/p>\n

I BELONG<\/a>
\nMOSAIC program that offers peer connections, counselling, and settlement services for 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomers.<\/p>\n

ISS of BC Moving<\/a> Ahead Program (MAP)<\/a>
\nOffers specialized support for newcomers facing additional challenges in life, such as medical, family, or housing difficulties. MAP offers special assistance for LGTBQ+ community members, families, individuals and youth.<\/p>\n

Rainbow Refugee<\/a>
\nProvides support, information, and system navigation to refugees and refugee claimants seeking refugee status in Canada based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or HIV status.<\/p>\n

YWCA Believe<\/a>
\nFree employment program for self-identified LGBTQIA+ and gender-diverse newcomers and refugees.<\/p>\n

SHER Vancouver<\/a>
\nSettlement program and resources for LGBTQ+ refugee claimants and asylum seekers.<\/p>\n

Pacific Immigration<\/a> Resources Society<\/a>
\nProvides services for newcomer women and their young children.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

S.U.C.C.E.S.S.<\/a>
\nOffers a number of services for newcomers, including employment support, housing support, language classes, health education and settlement services.<\/p>\n

VLMFSS<\/a>
\nProvides free and confidential support to newcomers who have experienced or are experiencing family violence.<\/p>\n

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