Wellington (County of). Social Services
Settlement Services Program, Guelph - 138 Wyndham St N
- Description
- Settlement Program (formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program) -- services to enable immigrants and refugees to integrate into Canadian society including:
- orientation programs, language and skills training to help facilitate employment, and programs to welcome newcomers to the community
- needs and eligibility assessment and referrals
- consumer and community information
- orientation to local community
- assistance to access a range of settlement services
- finding and completing forms and applications
- advice on banking, shopping, managing a household and other everyday tasks
- interpreters or translators if needed
- non-therapeutic counselling
- initial employment counselling, such as job search skills, resume writing, interview skills and career goal setting and planning
- accessing professional and essential services (such as doctors, lawyers and schools)
- registering for language training
- finding a place to live
- driver training information
- Comments
- NOTE: The main office for the County of Wellington Settlement Services Program is located in Fergus at 321 St Andrew St W.
- Eligibility
- Permanent residents of Canada who have not become Canadian citizens.
- Protected persons as defined by Section 95 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
- Individuals who have been selected, in Canada or overseas, to become permanent residents.
- Convention refugees and protected persons overseas who have been selected for resettlement in Canada.
- Persons with live-in caregiver status.
Note: While this service is mainly for newcomers, other eligible immigrants who need help adapting to Canadian society may also qualify, regardless of how long they have been in Canada.- Application Process
- Contact Settlement Services Clerk.
- Toll Free
- 1-800-265-7294 ext 4819
- Office
- 519-837-2670
- Fax
- 519-787-8241
- Web Site
- Visit Website
- Mailing Address
- 138 Wyndham St N
Guelph, ON, N1H 4E8
Canada - Languages
- English, Spanish, Interpretive Services
- Contact
- Melissa Schwenger, Settlement Services Clerk
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-837-2670 ext 4819 - Fees
- None - no cost to permanent residents, convention refugees or people with live-in caregiver status in the County of Wellington and City of Guelph.
- Documents Required
- Completed applications required.
- Accessibility
- Fully Accessible
- Topic(s)
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Copyright
- 211 Ontario North
- Last Updated On
- December 5, 2023
- Address
- 138 Wyndham St N
Guelph, ON, N1H 4E8
Cross street: Wyndham St N and Woolwich St
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon8:30 am to 4:30 pmTue8:30 am to 4:30 pmWed8:30 am to 4:30 pmThu8:30 am to 4:30 pmFri8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm * Other locations: contact Settlement Services Clerk - Service Area(s)
- Guelph
- Wellington County
