The largest agency of its kind in Western Canada, ISSBC has been providing support services around settlement, language and career to immigrants and refugees since 1972.
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Moving Ahead Program (MAP) provides specialized services to immigrant and refugee families (adults and youth) through a case-management based, client-centred approach with a goal to support them toward a successful settlement and integration outcome.
Vancouver, Tri-Cities, Richmond/Delta
Counseling support and information for suicidal persons and their loved ones.
The WBP provides services for four tracks of service:
Therapy - for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind and their family members in BC.
Interpretation - for clients accessing mental health services.
Support workers – who provide life-skills, advocacy, case management, community liaison, counselling and support groups.
Workshops – community education on mental heath topics.
Translated educational handouts on health issues.
Dentists, physiotherapists and other community resources who speak other languages, accept IFH or offer reduced fees.
An overview of the main countries from which Canada receives refugees, with a focus on political and health issues.