Settlement & Other Services

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Dec 11, 2024 3 min. read

What is the Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP)?

The Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) is a federal government initiative that helps refugee newcomers settle and integrate into Canada.
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Dec 02, 2024 3 min. read

What services can I get at the public library if I'm a newcomer?

Public libraries offer many free resources and services for newcomers to Ontario.
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Nov 15, 2024 1 min. read

Resources & Tools from Allies for Refugee Integration (ARI)

Allies for Refugee Integration (ARI) is a project aiming to foster collaboration between settlement service providers and sponsors to offer the best support for privately sponsored refugees throughout their settlement process in Canada.
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Sep 24, 2024 3 min. read

Can I apply for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) as a Privately Sponsored Refugee?

Yes. Privately Sponsored Refugees (PSRs) can apply for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).
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Mar 19, 2024 2 min. read

Are there any groups or associations from my culture?

Yes. There are many associations and groups that are specific to different cultures.
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Mar 19, 2024 3 min. read

Why should private sponsors contact a settlement agency?

Private sponsors and settlement workers share the same goal : to support the successful settlement of sponsored refugees to Canada.

Private sponsors commit to providing financial and non-financial support, such…

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Mar 15, 2024 5 min. read

Why is it important to apply Trauma and Violence Informed Approaches (TVIA) in service provision to refugees?

Trauma and violence-informed approaches are policies and practices that recognize the connections between violence, trauma, negative health outcomes and behaviours. These approaches increase safety, control and resilience for people who…

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Mar 15, 2024 5 min. read

Can I benefit from mental health services if I come to Canada as a refugee?

Yes. Resettlement experiences of vulnerable populations, such as refugees and other newcomers, can present unique mental health challenges. You may find that counselling can help you.
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Mar 12, 2024 7 min. read

How do we Create Positive Spaces for LGBTQIA+ Refugees?

LGBTQIA+ people represent a large, but often invisible, part of immigrant and refugee communities. Immigrant and refugee organizations have an obligation and responsibility to provide relevant, effective, and appropriate services to these immigrants and refugees, who are often marginalized within multiple communities.
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