Recent Immigrants

The English as a Second Langauge Settlement Assistance Program (ESLSAP) is a one-to-one tutoring program. We are partnered with Okanagan College and work with other community groups to provide support, advocacy, and one-to-one tutoring and classes for immigrants who are adapting to life in Canada.

An organization of volunteers that fosters cultural awareness, appreciation and inclusiveness in Revelstoke by celebrating the community’s multicultural heritage and diversity, creating opportunities to learn about and appreciate cultures here and afar, and promoting and supporting related community planning and services. People of all ethnicities and cultures are welcomed.

A service to support newcomers to Canada living in Revelstoke. Provided through Okanagan College & funded by WelcomeBC. This free service will work with you to identify your settlement needs and help with your successful integration into the community.

The staff at COIES focuses on providing services to assist our clients to successfully find work. These services include effective use of job search tools such as resumes and cover letters, job search and interview preparation workshops, and on-going employment counselling and support including foreign credential assessment assistance

Vernon & District Immigrant Services Society (VDISS) is a non-profit society, assisting Immigrants, Newcomers, Refugees, Visible Minorities and First Generation Canadians and their families with their settlement and integration into Canadian society. We offer services in English, Français, Español, Deutsch, Bisaya, Tagalog and Chinese.

Our mandate is to ensure access to language training, settlement and any other training or services to assist immigrants to participate fully in Canadian society.

Settlement and Integration assists new immigrants to Canada to identify and assess their needs and barriers, and provides  newcomers with information, options, and referrals to relevant services and resources within the community.

The B.C. Newcomers’ Guide has information that will help newcomers settle in B.C. in their first few months after arrival. Inside you will find information about topics such as housing, banking, health care, education, cars and driving, employment and business, the legal system, government and citizenship, and much more. This resource was designed to support the settlement process for newcomers who have already arrived in British Columbia. At this time we are unable to accommodate requests for distribution outside of the province.

Contains information on the programs and benefits available to seniors in British Columbia.

Operating information and referral services in Greater Vancouver and British Columbia by providing information on, and referring persons to government, private or community services and resources.

Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide has been translated into 10 different languages in addition to English and French! Learning more about Canada's Food Guide will help you and your family know how much food you need, what types of foods are better for you, and the importance of physical activity in your day.

Health Link BChelps you learn about health topics, check your symptoms and find the health services and resources that you need for healthy living. Call 8-1-1 to consult with a nurse, pharmacist or dietitian or visit HealthLinkBC.ca for easy access to help you find the health services you need, closest to where you live.

The Provincial Language Service (PLS), a program of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), strengthens organizations to provide services to the linguistically and culturally diverse public. Offers translation, interpreting, training and consulting services across BC. Cost recovery.

Citizenship online resources

A 24 Hour Information Hotline Service. The Hotline will be a library of pre-recorded messages that will provide practical settlement-related information for new Canadians in Cantonese, Mandarin, Punjabi and Korean.

The goals of the S.T.I.B.C. are to promote the interests of translators and interpreters in British Columbia and to serve the public by providing both a Code of Ethics that members of the S.T.I.B.C. agree to observe and a system of certification for translators and interpreters. Our Certified professionals benefit from occupational title protection in British Columbia.

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The Tenant Survival Guide is intended to give tenants a basic understanding of residential tenancy law in British Columbia.

Worried about drug and alcohol use? Whether it's for yourself or someone you care about, you can call us for information, options and support.

The Problem Gambling Help Line provides free confidential help from trained professionals who won't judge you, who understand, and who can help you work out ways to reduce the problems associated with gambling. Services are available across BC.

The Shelter and Street Help Line calls Lower Mainland shelters twice per day, and publishes the Shelter List, which details available shelter beds and mats for women, men, youth and families. The Shelter List covers Vancouver, Richmond, Surrey, Langley, North and West Vancouver, New Westminster, Maple Ridge, Tri-Cities, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission,and Hope.

The VictimLINK Line provides immediate crisis support for victims of family and sexual violence, and help for all other victims of crime. Trained Victim Service Workers provide support, information and referral to a range of programs and services across BC and the Yukon.

WelcomeBC.ca is a no-nonsense, one-stop website for newcomers, the agencies that serve them, and the communities they select as home. If you haven't arrived here yet, or are looking for ways to join us, this website can help you too. Anyone thinking of living, working, studying or investing in B.C. can find what they need from this reliable government website.

The Youth Against Violence Line is a safe, confidential and anonymous way for young people across BC to report crime or violent incidents, or to talk through any type of problem with a supportive person. We can help with things like:

The screens and approves for admission, immigrants, foreign students, visitors and temporary workers who help Canada’s social and economic growth.

Immigration Portal and Welcome to Canada Website Language Assessment options

A national, non-profit organization that has a variety of programs to ensure new citizens are welcomed and included as equals, and to create meaningful connections among all Canadian citizens.

- The Cultural Access Pass provides complimentary admission to nearly 1000 of Canada's cultural treasures from coast-to-coast-to-coast.

Multi-language Government of Canada information. This information is also provided in English.