South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre - Newcomer Settlement Services

Program:

Newcomer Settlement Services

Organization:

South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre

Phone Numbers:

Jalna Location: 519-686-8600
Westmount Location: 519-472-5502

Website:

www.slnrc.org/newcomer-settlement-services/

Address:

1119 Jalna Blvd
London, ON
N6E 3B3

Intersection:

Jalna Blvd and Bradley Ave

Location:

London (South)

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Information and Orientation: Mon-Thu 9am-7pm * Fri, Sat 9am-5pm

Executives:

Mohamed Al-Adeimi - Director of Settlement Services
519-686-8600 ext 7029 * maladeimi@slnrc.ca

Service Description:

Direct and essential services to newcomers to the city of London Ontarion, helping them integrate into their new society

Funds are provided by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) * services are provided in a culturally competent manner by multilingual staff and volunteers

Information and Orientation Services for Newcomers:

assesses needs and provides guidance to make informed settlement decisions
provides timely, useful, and accurate information
develops settlement plans to meet needs and help establish priorities
assists with appointment scheduling and registration for appropriate programs
assistance with coping with the problems of everyday living, and navigating the Canadian system
information on the rights and obligations of newcomers
one-on-one, family, and group information sessions to enhance newcomer integration into society
information packages, including web-based information sources and referrals to IRCC programs and other programs/services in the community

Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS):Aids newcomer students and families in acclimating to schools and local community
Library Settlement Workers (LSP):Supports newcomer library clients with essential information and referrals to library and community services.
Youth and Adult Community Connectors:Facilitate the establishment of professional and social networks
Services are free but and encompass additional provisions such as access to fax, phone, internet, and photocopying * Occasional childminding services available * staff and volunteers speak multiple languages

Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP) - Library Settlement Workers works with London Public Library to provide information and referral services to newcomer clients accessing library services * services include:

Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) - Assists newcomer students and their families settle into school and community * program offered in partnership with the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB), the London Catholic District School Board (LCDSB), and community agencies

Fees:

Free

Application:

Call or visit webiste

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:

Newcomers to Canada

Languages:

English ; Arabic ; Portuguese ; Spanish ; Kurdish ; Vietnamese ; Amharic ; Malay ; Pashto ; Tagalog ; Ukrainian ; Belarusian

Area(s) Served:

London