Settlement Services - Intake and Referral Services

Provided by: Immigrant and Refugee Services Association Prince Edward Island - AKA: IRSA; IRSAPEI; PEIANC (former name); PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada (former name) ; Immigrant & Refugee Services Association

Service Description

Intake Workers help newcomers by determining eligibility for services, conducting a needs assessment, and developing a settlement plan for each eligible client. Services include:

  • Collecting the personal information needed to provide further services
  • Initial help applying for certain important documents and services
  • Providing relevant information to assist with settlement
  • Making referrals to internal or external programs, based on individual needs

The intake process is required to become registered clients and access other programs offered. Family members can register altogether at the same appointment.

Information

Eligibility:
Anyone who is an immigrant to Canada and settling in Epekwitk / PEI
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Register online * Call or drop in if need help with the online registration * Due to high client volumes appointments may take place up to seven days after booking
Documents Required:
Passports and any other immigration documents
Language:
Arabic * English * French * Mandarin * Vietnamese * Interpreters are available in 26 other languages and multiple languages are available on call
Coverage Area:
Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island

Service Locations & Contact Info