Useful Links

Purpose / Service Organization / Website / Program Main welcome & settlement services for newcomers YMCA Newcomer Information Centre (NIC) – provides free support: housing, health, education, language assessment, employment help, orientation, etc. (YMCA of Niagara)

Settlement and multicultural support, community services Bridges Niagara – non-profit offering settlement services, orientation, documentation help, family and individual support. (services.settlement.org)

Mapping community and governmental services in Niagara Niagara Region – Government resource map (through Vivre à Niagara) – location of ServiceOntario, health centres, immigrant services, legal clinics, etc. (vivreaniagara.com)

English language learning & newcomer-work readiness Niagara College – Newcomers to Canada page: offers English assessments and info on programs like NEXT & OSLT. (Niagara College) Support for migrant / seasonal workers Niagara Migrant Workers Interest Group (NMWIG) – support services, resources, advocacy for migrant workers in the region. (nmwig.ca)