CAIPS (Canadian Access for Internationally trained Professionals and Skilled Trades)

Canadian Newcomer Magazine (http://www.Settlement.Org/CNMag)
A useful tool full of articles, information and ideas, available online or at the Ontario Information Office on St.Paul St.

Citizenship and Immigration Canada - very useful handout "Welcome to Canada: What You Should Know" available online and at government offices across the region
http://www.cic.gc.ca 1-888-242-2100

Club 2000 Niagara (http://www.club2000niagara.com/en/valuablePartner.htm) has a resource centre at 76 Division St., Welland. Access to employment resources.

COPE (Community Outreach Program Erie) a referral agency and resource centre providing advocacy and emergency assistance.

Folk Arts Council of St. Catharines - Multicultural Centre
http://www.folk-arts.ca
Niagara Falls 905.358.3653
St. Catharines 85 Church St. 905.685.6589

Health and Community Services
1-877-234-4343

Health Canada http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca

Host Program - a government program designed to match you with a friend familiar with Canadian ways and overcome the stress of moving to a new country

HRSDC (Human Resources and Skills Development Canada) income support while unemployed.
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca
43 Church St., St. Catharines
5853 Peer St., Niagara Falls
250 Thorold Road W. Welland
469 Central Ave. Fort Erie
92 Charlotte St., Port Colborne
208 Broad St.E, Dunnville

ISAP (Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program) - a program to help you with immediate settlement needs and refer you to economic, social, health, cultural, educational and recreational services

LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) - a government program for adult immmigrants designed to assess your level of English or French and refer you to appropriate training
St.Catharines: 129 Church St., 905-684-3500

Multicultural Network of Niagara Falls (http://www.iaw.on.ca/whc) provides immigrant settlement services, ESL. 905.356.2249

Ontario Health and Community Services 1-800-268-1154; Legal Aid 1-800-668-8258
http://www.health.gov.on.ca

Ontario Works (http://www.cfcs.gov.on.ca) provides financial and employment assistance ot those experiencing temporary financial need.