Our Services

Settlement Services

Newcomer Services in Surrey, Delta, Langley, White Rock and beyond

Are you a newcomer to Canada? DIVERSEcity’s free Newcomer Services are here to support your family’s journey.

We will help you settle into your new community and make a plan to reach your education, employment, housing and health goals. We’ll help you build the life you want with free multilingual support and information (often called “settlement services”).

We offer newcomer services for:

  • Permanent residents, funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
  • Temporary residents, international students, naturalized citizens and refugee claimants funded by the Government of BC

Languages we speak

We can support you in your first language, including: Arabic, Cantonese, Dari, Hindi, Korean, Mandarin, Pashto, Punjabi, Spanish, Ukrainian and English and more.

How we help newcomers settle into Canada

Our newcomer support workers have gone through the immigration journey themselves and understand what you’re going through.

They will start with a one-on-one meeting to understand your needs and hopes for you and your family in Canada.

Together, you will create a customized settlement plan to help you and your family get the resources you need for education, housing, health care and employment.

6 ways DIVERSEcity newcomer support workers can help you

  1. Be your guide as you navigate local systems such as housing, health care, public school, recreation services, language services and jobs.
  2. Provide information, resources and workshops on topics related to life in Canada including your rights.
  3. Help you fill out government applications such as citizenship application, Canada Child Tax Benefit and income assistance.
  4. Connect you with free programs and services including employment programs, job search help, English languages services, children & family programs, youth programs, mental health, counselling, seniors services, LGBTQ+, volunteering, food support and more!
  5. Help you connect with your community and make new friends.
  6. Be there to listen and support you!

Are you new to Canada and need assistance?

Please contact us at settlement@dcrs.ca or 604-507-6060 to make an appointment or referral for services. Or complete the form below, then a DIVERSEcity newcomer support worker will be in touch with you soon.