Refugee Claimant

Settlement Services

At Halton Multicultural Council we can help you understand how the system in Canada works. We offer our services in more than 15 different languages. We provide information and referrals in regards to all your basic needs when you arrive, such as: issues related to the health care system, education, job search and training, community agencies serving the public, forms and applications for government programs and services, etc.      

As Refugee Claimant we can help you with the following services:

Health

Schedule Immigration Exam
Interim Federal Health Program
Help identifying medical needs
Raising a Child with Special Needs - A Newcomers Approach (Program)
Referral to supporting agencies for special needs (diet, heart condition, diabetes, etc.)
Referral to specialized agencies for disability issues (hearing impaired, autism, etc.)
Referral to Dental Services in your area
Referral to Vision Care in your area

Housing

Identify housing needs
Referral to emergency shelter
Search for affordable housing
Help with Subsidized Housing application
Set up appointments for viewing
Moving arrangements
Set up utilities
Assist with landlord disputes
Financial Analysis
How real estate works in Canada
Transitional Housing Program

Education/Training

Children's registration for school
Identify training programs and courses
Register/Enroll in programs
Identify programs for Internationally trained professionals
Application for loans or scholarships
Register in English lessons
Referral to ESL

Employment

Credential Assessment
Labour Market Information
Licensing Requirements
Information on regulated professions
Information/Referral to regulatory bodies
Volunteer opportunities
Job Search Workshop Clinic
Volunteer at HMC

Finances

Information about government financial assistance (Welfare)
Arrange appoinment with Ontario Works
Banking system information
Information about credit cards
Information about Income Taxes
Identity theft information
Income Tax Benefit

Food, Clothing, Transportation and Other Basic Needs

Referral to food bank
Halton Fresh Food Box program
Halton Food for Life program
Referral to Nutritionist
Canada Food Guide information
Referral to clothing bank
Arrange for household item donations
Referral to agencies for household items
Transportation information
How to read a bus map/schedule

Legal

Application for Legal Aid
Arrange interpreter for Legal Aid
Complete and submit documentation to Legal Aid
Identify options for legal representation

Immigration

Personal Information Form Information
Arrange Interpreter if needed
Hearing Preparation Information
Work Permit Application
Assistance with Appeal process
Updates to Immigration Canada (change of address, etc)
Interin Federal Health renewal

Social

Community Information
Information social and support groups in the community
Register for Workshops and Information session

For more information, please contact:

Babur Mobarak
Settlement Services Coordinator
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(905) 842-2486 ext. 232