The Multicultural Helping House Society is an organization dedicated to help newcomers of all cultural backgrounds participate in Canadian society. This organization provides services such as; settlement assistance, senior programs, youth wellness programs and other events advocating for diversity.
The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Immigration Settlement and Integration Program assists individuals within the Vancouver community by providing services such as developing English language skills, learning about Canada's labour market, network and developing professional and social networks. For eligible immigrants, refugees and their families, this resource is free of charge and is a great tool when learning how to assimilate into Canadian society. Additionally, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. offers various workshops and programs which educate and enhance their experience of settling and integrating into their new community.
The Multicultural Family Centre (MFC) works with immigrants and refugee communities to deliver culturally-responsive health promotion programs and help address what REACH team members often refer to as the social determinants of health. Offering services such as; providing information about a wide variety of topics regarding accessing services or adapting to living in Canada, practical assistance in navigating health and social service systems (filling out forms, making appointments, etc) and cross-cultural facilitation, including medical and agency appointments, The Multicultural Family Centre (MFC) is a place where people feel welcome at any time, with an emphasis on safety.
The MentorConnect program brings together skilled immigrants and established professionals in occupation-specific mentoring relationships. Skilled immigrants entering the program have the education, experience and language skills to succeed in the Canadian labour market. However, they may not understand the Canadian context of their profession, workplace culture, or know how to translate their skill sets. Often what they need are the local insights and access to professional networks that a one-on-one connection with a local mentor can offer.