Newcomer and Immigrant Services

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1193 Oxford St E, Unit 2
London, ON
N5Y 3M2
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519-452-1466
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Fax: 519-452-1673
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Mon-Thu 9am-5pm * Fri 9am-4:30pm * closed daily 12noon-1pm

Application

Call for appointment

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Refugee claimants, Canadian citizens, foreign domestic workers, and Minister's permit holders

Fees

Free

Contacts

Laura Vanin - Newcomer Settlement Worker
LUSO Community Services
519-452-1466 * laura@lusocentre.org
Irena Sompaseuth - Director of Settlement Services
LUSO Community Services
519-452-1466 * settlement@lusocentre.org

Languages

English ; Arabic ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; German ; Hindi ; Italian ; Korean ; Polish ; Portuguese ; Spanish ; Urdu ; Gujarati ; Turkish ; Nepali ; Pashto ; Macedonian ; Croatian ; Swahili ; Amharic

Language Note

Newcomer Settlement Worker speaks English, Arabic, Kurdish, Dutch * other languages spoken by LUSO staff * Newcomer Settlement Program service is not delivered in these languages

Area(s) Served

London

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Services Include:
  • Newcomer & Immigrant Services - For French Language training and/or French Settlement Services
  • Community Connections - Youth and Adult -  includes conversations circles, leadership development, family events, and cultural activities for youth and adults
  • Library Settlement Partnership (LSP) - connects newcomers and immigrants to community programs and services, and is run in partnership with the London Public Library.
  • Settlement Counselling -  individualized support, advocacy, information, and referrals on settlement and integration related issues * one-to-one needs assessment with immediate settlement needs such as; housing, health care, education, employment, legal matters, immigration issues, etc.
  • Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) - operate in both elementary and secondary schools within Northeast London in partnership with the Thames Valley District School Board & the London District Catholic School Board.


Services and Programs:

Last updated: Feb 26, 2024: Suggest an edit