refugee services
Client Support Services
Our Client Support Services help government-assisted refugees (GARs) with their settlement.
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Our Disability Support Services help immigrants with disabilities settle in Canada.
Read MoreImmigrant Health
Immigrant Health staff will assess your and your family’s healthcare needs, and they will also help you access services and resources, especially if you’re experiencing challenges.
Read MoreYouth Life Skills
If you are a government-assisted refugee youth (age 15-25) who has arrived in Nova Scotia within the last three months, our Youth Life Skills services will provide you with guidance and support to help you adjust to life in Canada by matching you with a peer youth who speaks your first language.
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Our life skills workers provide orientation and support for government-assisted refugee families during their first year in Canada.
Read MoreResettlement Assistance Program (RAP)
Through this program, our resettlement assistance counsellors will welcome you at the airport, help you move into temporary accommodations, and assist you with your immediate needs such as moving into your first apartment, setting up banking, and accessing healthcare.
Read MorePrivate Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program
In our Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program, we provide information, resources, and support to groups and individuals who are interested or involved in the sponsorship of refugees, increasing settlement capacity and awareness in the community.
Read MoreMom & Baby Class
ISANS’ Mom & Baby Class is a language class for mothers with their babies.
Read MoreSeniors Language Class
ISANS’ Senior Language Class is for seniors who want to increase their language and literacy skills for the community.
Read MoreEAL Literacy
ISANS’ EAL (English as an Addtional Language) Literacy classes help newcomers with little or no formal education.
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