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Settlement Services
Services that provide advice, support, information, programs, and activities to help newcomers adjust to living in PEI.
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Patient Registry Program Provided by: Health PEI
PEI residents who do not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner can register to be assigned one.
People should contact the patient registry if they:
People should contact the patient registry if they:
- Do not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner and would like to register for one
- Have moved within the province and are looking for a family doctor or nurse practitioner in their new area
- Are expecting a baby and do not have a family physician or nurse practitioner
- Are currently on the Patient Registry waitlist and your contact information has changed
- Are on the Patient Registry and have found your own doctor
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Open Homes Provided by: Airbnb
Airbnb hosts offer their rental space for free to people going through a difficult time. This includes:
- Medical stays: For those receiving care or supporting a patient or healing with family during a difficult time
- Refugee housing: Temporary accommodation before settling into permanent housing (for refugees and asylum seekers)
- Disaster relief: For people who have had to flee their homes, as well as relief workers deployed to help in a disaster
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Provides social integration for older immigrants through connecting them with older Canadians where both groups participate in workshops, classes, and activities. Social bonds are formed, cultural knowledge exchanged, and an opportunity for newcomers to practice language in a safe and supportive environment. Examples of past sessions include:
- Dancing
- Cooking
- Rug hooking
- Visual arts
- Story telling
- Financial literacy
- Stress management techniques
- Photography
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Provides information on programs and services for new immigrants such as:
- Getting a permanent resident card
- Permanent resident travel documents
- Preparing for life and work in Canada
- Protection against fraud
- Travel outside of Canada as a permanent resident
- Starting a new life in Canada
- First tax year in Canada
- Immigrant services near you
- Applying for citizenship
- Updating your address
- Immigration status documents
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Provides a variety of programs and activities for newcomer school-aged children. Includes:
- Social and educational workshops: Activities and information sessions exploring age-specific themes that create an educational and inclusive space for immigrant students to meet, learn and have fun
- Boys Council: A support group for male immigrant students to share their needs and issues while working on skill-building including community involvement, overnight retreat and workshops
- Girls Circle: A support group for female immigrant students ages 9-18 years to foster self-esteem and social connection while participating structures sessions
- Summer program: Learn Canadian life skills while participating activities such as art instruction, outings to educational venues including overnight camping
- Youth sport assistance: Helps income eligible newcomer families apply available funding for youth to participate in sports. (Example: Kidsport PEI)
- Additional programs: Occasional opportunities may be available in partnership with other community organizations
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Provides an opportunity for newcomer youth to learn life skills, practice their English, learn about Canadian social norms, and learn more about Canada. Activities include:
- Art instruction
- Environmental studies
- Physical activities
- Field trips
- Overnight camp experience for teens
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Helps new-to-Canada families with integration into the PEI school system. Support is provided through guidance, cultural sensitivity counselling, school system and resource navigation, and advocacy on behalf of students and families.
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Staff help new immigrant families with school-aged children to figure out children's needs and requirements for school-related matters. Includes:
- Needs assessment
- Setting up language assessments
- Supporting parents with the school enrollment process
- Arranging interpreter services for parents and children when needed
- Helping parents register children for kindergarten
- Information sessions about the Public School System (policies, discipline, books, food, weather delays/closures, buses)
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Provides an opportunity for immigrant women to be social, make friends, practice language skills, and learn more about Canadian culture and other cultures. Group is hosted by female IRSA staff and volunteers, and activities are held from once per month (summer) to one or more times per week during much of the winter. Activities may include:
- Potluck meals
- Health and fitness activities like dance, hiking, kayaking, Zumba
- Cooking
- Arts and crafts
- Attending performances
- Info sessions and discussion groups
- Gardening
- Seasonal celebrations
- Participating in International Women's Day events in PEI
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Group brings together newcomer men and males who are established in the community to build relationships, socialize and participate in activities. Activities take place roughly once every three months and vary based on the interests of the current members. Examples of past events include:
- Socializing over coffee
- Participating in sports
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- Disaster / Extreme Weather
- Dental and Pharmacare
- Education and Training
- Family and Children Financial Assistance
- Financial Assistance for Indigenous Peoples
- Financial Assistance for Older Adults
- Financial Assistance for People with Disabilities
- Government Benefits
- Health Expense and Medical Equipment
- Home Purchase and Rental Support
- Home Renovation and Repair Assistance
- Medical Transportation Assistance
- Money Management and Tax Supports
- Recreation
- Utilities
- Veterans Financial Assistance
- Workers Financial Assistance
- Camps, Classes and Social Events
- Child and Youth
- Dental
- Find a Health Professional
- Health Condition Organizations
- Health Support Groups
- Home Supports and Long Term Care
- Hospitals and Walk-ins
- Immunizations, Medical Records, Screenings and Tests
- Medical Equipment and Specialized Needs
- Medical Expense Assistance
- Medical Transportation
- Navigation and Health Helplines
- Older Adults
- Respite, Hospice and Palliative Care
- Sexual Health
- Women, Pregnancy and Postnatal
We acknowledge that the land on which we learn, live and work is the traditional unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people of Epekwitk, represented by the Abegweit First Nation and Lennox Island First Nation.