RAP & SS

Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) and Settlement Services Program (SS) are two on-going programs assisting newly arrived immigrants and refugees in resettlement and integration. The services offered to our clients include:

• Welcoming new Government Assisted Refugees upon arrival at the Medicine Hat airport
• Provision of temporary housing for Government Assisted Refugees destined to Medicine Hat
• Information and Orientation Sessions on wide range of topics such as banking, housing, health care, transportation, pre-employment, education, legal system and Canadian culture
• Securing permanent accommodation and assistance with setting up the initial household to Government Assisted Refugees
• Life Skills Coaching
• Referrals for English assessment and Referrals for adequate English language training
• Assistance with Canadian documentation
• Referrals to government and community services are offered in addition to other SISA programs
• Supportive, non-therapeutic counseling
• Interpretation and translation
• Pre-employment Information (preparing resumes, making initial contacts and referrals to mainstream job training)
• General assistance as per request
• Public Awareness and Community Education on various Cross-cultural issues via community and school presentations, displays and information booths.
• Special events & promotions

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