YMCA of the National Capital Region - Newcomer Information Centre

Information and referral services for immigrants, refugees and newcomers to Canada

Resource Centre

• access to computers, community information, events and announcements
• multilingual staff on site
• workshops and information sessions, community partners and leaders, professional associations and employers

Settlement Program (formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program): provides services to enable immigrants and refugees to integrate into Canadian society

• orientation programs
• language and skills training to help facilitate employment
• programs to welcome newcomers to the community
• may provide needs and eligibility assessments
• pre- and post-arrival information and referral
• job search and employment counselling
• assistance to establish social and professional networks to promote community engagement
• assistance to access a range of settlement services