Immigrant & Settlement Services

Helping you settle in Canada.

YWCA Hamilton’s Immigrant & Settlement Services is an immigration and settlement program designed specifically for newcomer women, youth and gender-diverse folks ages 15+. The purpose of Join is to help you settle in your community in every way possible. From employment counseling and job search support to accessing child care and safe spaces, Join addresses all aspects to support your settlement in Hamilton.

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Immigration & Settlement Programs

Employment Services

FREE employment and training programs support you in becoming independent and effective in your employment journey, through combinations of one on one counselling, group workshops, employer connections, job fairs and networking opportunities.

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Settlement Counselling

One-on-one and group settlement counselling on the topics related to housing, education, health care, transportation, and more.

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Support for Gender Based Violence

We focus on experiences of violence or abuse, before and after moving to Canada, and how this has impacted the ability to successfully and safely integrate and settle into Canada. Together, we will discuss safety planning for you and your family and discuss the steps to take to ensure your independence.

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Asylum Seekers Support Program (ASSP)

Are you a woman or gender-diverse asylum seeker or refugee claimant looking for support in your settlement journey? Our Asylum Seeker Support Worker can help

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