Gateway for Newcomers
Provided by: Catholic Social Services
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Service Description
Provides services to help integrate newcomers into community and find the information, resources, services and support needed.
Services include:
- finding out if the newcomer qualifies for a language assessment
- scheduling a language assessment appointment
- finding an English class
- planning for career and employment in Saskatchewan
- linking newcomer to a Settlement Advisor
- Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) assisting newcomer students kindergarten – grade 12
- finding community groups that share the newcomer’s ethno-cultural background, faith, language, and interests.
Eligibility
Newcomers to Canada.
Application Process
Contact for more information.
Fees
No cost.
Toll-Free: 780-875-9084
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Alternate hours available as required.
Service Website
www.cssalberta.ca/Our-Services/Immigrant-Refugee-Support/Gateway-for-Newcomers
Email
newcomer@catholicsocialservices.ab.ca
Coverage Area
Lloydminster and 150 kilometer radius into both provinces. The Alberta side includes the county of Vermilion, town of Vermilion, and any villages and hamlets in between.
Languages Offered
English, plus interpretation services available.
Catholic Social Services
- Counselling Services
- Family Capacity Building
- Family Intervention
- Family Supports for Children and Adults with Disabilities
- Gateway for Newcomers
- Personal Enrichment Program
- Senior Connections
Location Info
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Accessibility
Wheelchair access - front or side or back doors; Wheelchair access - ramps; Wheelchair access - washrooms (at least one)
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