CONNECTION. CELEBRATION. ENGAGEMENT. LEADERSHIP.
![website banner 1600667 (6) Welcome banner](https://www.mpnh.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/website-banner-1600667-6.png?_t=1661987960)
Settlement Services
We provide settlement services for newcomers during their initial settlement in British Columbia and empowers families to become independent in Canada. Services are available in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Arabic, Vietnamese, Spanish and Wolof. Registration and membership are required for all settlement programs. First year of membership is free for settlement participants. Settlement child care and bus tickets are available for eligible families.
Settlement Support
- 1 on 1 support and settlement counselling
- Information and referral to community resources
- Information on health care, legal system, education, employment, finances, housing, child care and more
- Help with filling out forms
- Leadership training
- Workshops
- Opportunities to meet new people and engage in community activities
Needs Assessment & Referral
Newcomers will meet either individually or as a family with a settlement worker to assess their needs and create a plan to integrate as new residents of Canada.
Individual / Family Settlement Counselling
Newcomers have an opportunity to meet with a settlement worker to receive support and guidance to understand and address challenges they may have as a newcomer to Canada.
Topical Workshops
Workshops are provided on different topics tailored to the needs of newcomers to assist in successful integration. Topics include transportation, the education system in Canada, housing, citizenship test preparation and more.
Short Term Life Skills Programs
These programs are 6 to 8 weeks in length and provide detailed information on specific life skills. Topics include parenting skills, women’s support group, computer classes, anti-discrimination training and more.
Programs for Newcomers and Immigrants
These programs and activities help newcomers foster the skills and know-how to successfully engage and participate in their community. It also facilitates connections between newcomers and long term Canadians through a series of programs such as:
- English Conversation Club Beginners (See poster below)
- Register HERE
- English Conversation Club Intermediate (See poster below)
- Register HERE
- Family Literacy Outreach
Events Calendar for Settlement Programs
Calendar of Events
S Sun
M Mon
T Tue
W Wed
T Thu
F Fri
S Sat
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Between Women
Between Women
Join us for our Between Women (Entre Mujeres) program on Wednesdays from 6-8pm here at MPNH (800 E Broadway, Vancouver)! Scan the QR Code to register or contact Vicky at […]
0 events,
1 event,
Arabic Newcomer Women’s Group
Arabic Newcomer Women’s Group
Are you a newcomer woman who speaks Arabic? Come and join our free health and wellness program, where you can get information on community resources, volunteering, connect with peers and […]
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Between Women
Between Women
Join us for our Between Women (Entre Mujeres) program on Wednesdays from 6-8pm here at MPNH (800 E Broadway, Vancouver)! Scan the QR Code to register or contact Vicky at […]
1 event,
Community Resources: Lunch and Learn
Community Resources: Lunch and Learn
Join us for our Community Resources: Lunch and Learn on Thursday, July 11th, 2024 from 1:00pm-3:00pm here at MPNH (800 E Broadway, Vancouver). This will be an interactive learning and […]
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Between Women
Between Women
Join us for our Between Women (Entre Mujeres) program on Wednesdays from 6-8pm here at MPNH (800 E Broadway, Vancouver)! Scan the QR Code to register or contact Vicky at […]
0 events,
1 event,
Arabic Newcomer Women’s Group
Arabic Newcomer Women’s Group
Are you a newcomer woman who speaks Arabic? Come and join our free health and wellness program, where you can get information on community resources, volunteering, connect with peers and […]
1 event,
Multicultural Cooking Club
Multicultural Cooking Club
Multicultural Cooking Club presents Colombia! Join us on Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 4:00 PM -7:00 PM here at Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House (800 East Broadway, Vancouver) Welcome community members […]
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Between Women
Between Women
Join us for our Between Women (Entre Mujeres) program on Wednesdays from 6-8pm here at MPNH (800 E Broadway, Vancouver)! Scan the QR Code to register or contact Vicky at […]
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
LGBTQ+ Art Night for Youth
LGBTQ+ Art Night for Youth
Youth Action Committee presents LGBTQ+ Art Night LGBTQ+ Art Night is a one day event where we will be enjoying delicious food, painting, doing origami, and making beaded bracelets! This […]
Between Women
Between Women
Join us for our Between Women (Entre Mujeres) program on Wednesdays from 6-8pm here at MPNH (800 E Broadway, Vancouver)! Scan the QR Code to register or contact Vicky at […]
We would like to acknowledge our funder for all our Settlement Programs:
![Print](https://mpnh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IRCC-Logo-High-resolution-1.jpg?_t=1720119741)