Working with
Immigrant
Communities
A Guide for Service Providers
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1. Understanding Immigration and Settlement
Introduction
How Immigrants Come To Manitoba
Immigration Definitions and Categories
- Refugees and Immigrants
- Permanent and/or Temporary Residents
Understanding The Stages Of The Settlement Process
- Settlement and Settlement Service Explained
- The Immigrant Settlement Process
Settlement Services
- Neighbourhood Immigrant Outreach Programs
Section 1 – Appendix
2. Service Eligibilty
Service Eligibility
Interim Federal Health Program
Eligibility Charts
- Health and Social Services (by Immigration Status)
- Financial Benefits
- Housing Services (by Immigration Status)
- Child Benefits and Services
Financial Supports
Section 2 – Appendix
3. Health
Health Concerns for Newcomers To Canada
Other Immigrant/Refugee Health Services Available in Winnipeg
Mental Health Services
- WRHA Community Mental Health Services
- CMHA Manitoba Division
- CMHA Winnipeg Region
- Hospitals
- Self Help Organizations
- First Language Resources
- Mental Health Services for Children and Youth in Winnipeg
Eyewear and Eyecare
Dental Services
Women's Health
- Women's Reproductive Health Services
- Immigrant Women and Domestic Violence
- Challenges Facing Immigrant Women
Section 3 – Appendix
4. Legal Resources
Organizations for Legal Support and Advocacy
Accessing Lawyers Through Legal Aid
Others Providing Immigration Services: Immigration Representatives
Section 4 – Appendix
5. Other Important Resources
Interpreter Services
Adult English As An Additional Language (A/EAL)
- Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB)
Employment-Related Services
Parenting/Family/Senior Support
Housing Resources
Section 5 – Appendix
6. HIV
HIV in Immigrant and Refugee Communities
Health Services for Persons Living With HIV/AIDS
HIV and Immigration Policies
Section 6 – Appendix
7. References
References
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