For Refugee Claimants and Asylum Seekers who due to their vulnerability and multiple barriers are in need of wrap-around support. Services provided include Settlement, Immigration & Support Services and to increase their ability to enter and thrive in BC's labour market, and establish connections to the workplace and community. Also formal language training, housing search support and Psycho-Social Trauma Counselling for some specific clients including Refugee Claimants, Refugees and CUAET Visa holders.
BC SAF HAVN Outcomes: Mitigation of any emergency or urgent situations, successful navigation of immigration process, increase labour market attachment, better integration into community and workplace.
Services:
Urgent Response Services
- Supported access to essential needs (shelter, health services and food)
- Assistance during times of crisis
- Supported access to BC Income Assistance and Legal Aid BC
Community Connections & English Language Practices
- In-person and virtual Conversation Circles language classes for beginners and intermediate learners
- Getting to know you community group outings
Settlement & Immigration Services
- Assistance in navigating the refugee claim or appeal process
- Information, orientation and referrals
- Wrap-around Case Management support
- Supported access in applying/renewing work permit applications
Accommodation Services for Refugee Claimants
- Housing search support
- Tenants rights and responsibilities information
Employment & Labour Market
- Customized employment counselling
- Job search strategies
- Short-term pre-employment training and supported access to WorkBC services
- Job Fairs and networking events
- Information on workplace rights and responsibilities
Clinical Counselling
- Short-term clinical counselling for adults
- Referrals to mental health support groups
Support Services:
- Bus tickets available for eligible clients when accessing services
- Child-minding support is available to eligible clients when accessing services
- Computer lending library available to attend virtual Refugee Claims
Services offered in: English, Arabic, Farsi, Hindi, Pashto, Punjabi, Spanish and Urdu.
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For general enquiries or to book an appointment, please reach out via email at bcsh@options.bc.ca
Other information
Location & Contact(s)
Surrey
#150 - 10362 King George Blvd.
Surrey, BC V3T 2W5
T: 604.866.0571
Email: bcsh@options.bc.ca
Funded by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs