Language is an essential part of our individual and community lives. Newcomers to Canada learn English to contribute to their
Mental Health
Refugee Mental Health Front-line Workers Training
The training course identifies different refugee categories in Canada, stages of refuge and resettlement stress factors that contribute to mental
BC Settlement & Language Service Providers’ Provincial Meeting 2017
IRCC funded AMSSA to convene a meeting of provincial representatives from settlement and language service provider organizations across the province.
Virtual Learning Exchange: February 22, 2017
During this 2017 Virtual Learning Exchange, participants were able to connect with community stakeholders involved in the settlement & integration
Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) 2016 Meeting
The Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) Meeting held on September 27th, 2016, brought together representatives from each SWIS contract to
Trauma Informed Practice: Supporting Clients Who Have Experienced Complex Trauma
Individuals who have experienced traumatic events may have challenges in various life domains. Complex trauma can result in elevated risks
Newcomer Health Care: Access and Navigation; Issue 28
Newcomers to Canada are generally healthier than the average Canadian, in what is known as the “healthy immigrant effect.” This
Supporting Mental Health for BC’s Most Vulnerable Newcomers
Date: September 29, 2015 Location: Surrey City Hall, Surrey Good mental and physical health is a key outcome of successful settlement
Burnout to Balance: Self-Care in the Settlement Sector
Date: March 11, 2015 The Burnout to Balance webinar provided participants with an overview of the unique occupational hazards of
Migrant Mental Health; Issue 21
Good mental and physical health is a key outcome of successful settlement and integration. While the mental health of immigrants
