Learning a new language, meeting new people and getting used to a new culture make living in a new city exciting and challenging – these resources will help you settle into your new home.
Immigrant Settlement Agencies
We want you and your family to feel welcome and at home in Surrey, BC from the moment you arrive. In the Immigrant Settlement Agencies section you can find a number of agencies to help you feel welcome, provide support in a variety of languages and make you feel a part of our community.
The following agencies will be able to assist you.
DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society
#1107 – 7330 137th Street, Surrey, B.C. V3W 1A3
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Telephone: 604-597-0205 | Fax: 604-597-4299 | E-mail: info@dcrs.ca
DIVERSEcity is a registered non-profit agency offering a wide range of services and programs to immigrant and refugee communities. DIVERSEcity specializes in community development, language services, translation, family services and career services.
Immigrant Services Society of BC
#201 – 7337 137th Street, Surrey, BC V3W 1A4
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Telephone: 604-595-4021 | Fax: 604-595-4028 | E-mail: multi-erc@issbc.org
Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC) is the largest multicultural immigrant-serving agency in Western Canada. The society provides a variety of services to Lower Mainland immigrant and refugee communities including educational, settlement and employment services.
Kla-how-eya Aboriginal Centre of SACS
13629 – 108the Avenue, Surrey, BC V3T 2K4
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Telephone: 604-584-2008 | Fax: 604-588-1850 | E-mail: reception@sacsbc.org
Formerly called Surrey Aboriginal Culture Society, Kla-how-eya Aboriginal Centre of SACS supports activities that promote health and economic well being of Aboriginal people and promote the resurgence of resident Aboriginal culture, language and teachings, particularly those of local residency.
OPTIONS: Services to Communities Society
#103 – 6844 King George Highway, Surrey, B.C. V3W 4Z9
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Telephone: 604-572-4060 or 604-596-4357 | Fax: 604-501-6855 | E-mail: connie.hon@options.bc.ca
OPTIONS is a non-profit Society committed to empowering individuals, supporting families and promoting community health. OPTIONS provides programs in the following areas; Child Care Services, Family and Child Services, Health Services, Housing Services, Immigrant Settlement and Integration Services, Mental Health Services, Shelter Services, Women’s Services and Youth Services.
Pacific Community Resource Society
#3 – 10318 Whalley Boulevard, Surrey, BC V3T 4H4
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Telephone: 604-951-4821 | Fax: 604-951-4808 | E-mail: fraser@pcrs.ca
Pacific Community Resources is a not-for-profit society serving Lower Mainland communities since 1984. The agency provides special education, employment, addiction counselling and prevention services, housing search support and cultural enrichment for children, youth, adult and families.
Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society – Surrey Office
#211 – 8556 120th Street, Surrey, B.C. V3W 3N5
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Telephone: 604-596-7525 | Fax: 604-596-7988 | E-mail: pics@pics.bc.ca
PICS provides a variety of comprehensive programs and services to assist new and recent immigrants with their translation. PICS offers a wide range of employment programs, English Language Services for Adults (ELSA), seniors housing, and culturally-sensitive programs in English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Farsi, Pashto, Dari and Bengali.
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. – Surrey Office
#206 – 10090 152nd Street, Surrey, B.C. V3R 8X8
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Telephone: 604-588-6869 | Fax: 604-588-6823 | E-mail: settlement@success.bc.ca
SUCCESS is a multi-service agency in BC and deliver services in five major areas: social services, employment services, business and economic development services, training and education services and health services. They also provide services in the following languages: English, Punjabi, Mandarin, Cantonese, Farsi and Korean.
Umoja Operation Compassion Society
10025/29 Whalley BLVD, Surrey, BC V3T 4G1
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Telephone: 604-581-5574 | Fax: 778-395-5151 | E-mail: umoja@shawlink.ca
Umoja Operation Compassion Society was formed in 2002 by African immigrants. The non-profit organization helps African and other immigrant and refugee families successfully integrate into the Canadian culture while embracing their cultural roots. Umoja offers a Literacy and Life Skills Program, three unique Parenting Programs, An Outreach Program, Sewing Program, Children and Middle Years Program, Youth Drop-in and Surrey Champions Soccer Project.