Settlement and Integration Services is a twofold program funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Government of BC that provides services to newcomers and refugees living in Langley and its surrounding areas.
Topics on this page
- Support for Permanent Residents and Refugees
- Settlement Outreach Worker
- Family Support Worker
- Health Care Navigator
- Employment Counsellor
- Social Groups for Individuals and Families
- Support for Temporary Residents and Naturalized Citizens
SUPPORT FOR PERMANENT RESIDENS AND REFUGEES
SETTLEMENT OUTREACH WORKER
If you are new to Canada or just recently moved to Langley, British Columbia, our team is here to ensure that you get the necessary support for settling in a new area.
The Outreach team connects newcomer immigrants and refugees with Permanent Resident (PR) status to a full range of local community-based and social services in Langley. We assist clients by identifying their needs and providing information on a variety of resources that are specially offered to them.
Our services include:
- Assisting clients with the intake process to LCSS services
- Basic form assistance (e.g. PR renewal, Medical Services Plan, Social Insurance Number, Canadian Citizenship application etc.)
- Provide information to a variety of topics (e.g. learning English or French, Canadian culture, health, education in Canada, local transportation, etc.)
- Providing translation and interpretation to clients as required
- Referrals to other services and opportunities (e.g. childcare, legal support, social groups, employment, etc.)
Our services are free of charge. We provide consultations in-person, online, or by phone. Settlement services are available in English, Spanish, Korean.
Get in touch with our Settlement Outreach Workers:
Sunshine Lim (slim@lcss.ca / 604-534-7921 ext. 1406)
Yazmin Cepele (ycepele@lcss.ca / 604-534-7921 ext. 1411)
FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
Family Support Workers play an integral role in providing comprehensive support to individuals and families facing multiple barriers and complex needs.
Some examples of these barriers include:
- Language and literacy challenges
- Need for life skills such as job readiness or digital literacy
- Trouble adjusting to life in Canada
- Housing problems, financial shortage
- Social isolation or family breakdown
- Pre-migration trauma & mental health/medical concerns
Clients will receive individualized settlement action plans, emotional support, appointment accompaniment, and supported access to services.
Support is available in Arabic, Kurdish, Dari, Pashto, Urdu, Hindi, Farsi, and English.
Get in touch with our Family Support Workers:
Rasool Habibi (rhabibi@lcss.ca / 604-534-7921 ext. 6012)
Ghazala Baker (gbaker@lcss.ca / 604-534-7921 ext. 1205)
HEALTH CARE NAVIGATOR
The health care navigator supports immigrant families’ well-being through health, mental wellness, and skill development education. We provide language-specific info sessions, workshops, and outreach services to help clients better understand and navigate the BC health care system, benefits, and Medical Services.
Services include accessing low-cost/free health services, finding a family doctor, short-term counselling, and providing referrals to other community agencies.
For more information, please contact Hong Wang at hwang@lcss.ca or 604-534-7921 ext. 1402.
EMPLOYMENT COUNSELLOR
We can help you gain the skills, awareness, and confidence to move forward in your career journey here in Canada.
The employment counsellor provides clients with pre-employment skills, including creation of resumes and cover letters, interview skills, job search strategies, computer skills, and labour market information. In addition to this support, clients will receive access to employer specific information, job postings, hiring events, and workplace tours. Referrals will also be made for additional support.
For more information, please contact
Yuka Hamblet ( yhamblet@lcss.ca or 604-534-7921 ext. 1401)
Social Groups for Individuals and Families
Early Learning Program is designed for refugee/newcomer children aged 0 – 6 and their parent/care providers who want to connect with their local community and make new friends.
This FREE program is designed to meet the cultural, developmental, parenting and life skills needs of the participants. We offer a fun, safe, and welcoming environment for parents to engage with their children.
To learn more, click here
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Community Engagement provides opportunities for newcomer youth, women, seniors, and English learners to interact with their community and meet new friends from around the world. We offer a supportive environment for immigrants to express themselves, develop their skills, as well as expand their knowledge about life and culture in Canada.
This is a FREE program with classes that run every week. We also host financial literacy workshops and mentorship opportunities.
To learn more, click here
CLICK HERE FOR THE: CE MONTHLY CALENDAR
Support for TEMPORARY residents and NATURALIZED CITIZENS
The BC Newcomer Services Program (BCNSP) is dedicated to assisting temporary residents and naturalized Canadian citizens in British Columbia. BCNSP offers a wide range of services tailored to the unique needs of newcomers, from information, orientation, and referrals to community services, employment support, as well as access to English conversation circles.
Engaging with BCNSP leads to enhanced economic opportunities, better integration into the local community, and improved individual and familial well-being. Successful integration of newcomers fosters a more diverse, skilled, and vibrant community, enhancing the social and economic fabric of British Columbia.
Services are provided in: English, Spanish, Tagalog/Pilipino.
Eligible clients:
- Work permit holders
- Study permit holders*
- Refugee Claimants
- CUAET visa holders
- Naturalized Canadian citizens
- BC provincial nominees
*International student youth aged 16 and under are only eligible to receive information, orientation and referrals, form application support, and short-term non-clinical counselling.
Clients can receive services at either location:
LCSS Main Site – 5339 207 Street, Langley, BC V3A 2E6
LCSS Welcome Centre – 6470 201 Street, Langley, BC V2Y 2X4
Please contact us to access services:
Adriana Badillo
Settlement Outreach Worker
Telephone: 604-534-7921 ext. 1508
Email: abadillo@lcss.ca
Herschel Garcia
Employment Counsellor
Telephone: 604-534-7921 ext. 1234
Email: hgarcia@lcss.ca
