Settlement services offer you personal help

After arriving, you may find you have many questions but aren't sure where to find the information you need.

Manitoba provides immigrants with a network of community-based services where trained staff will help you find solutions for your personal situation. These services are free of charge.

Settlement services provide information and assistance on issues including but not limited to the following:

• housing information
• finding child care
• enrolling children in school
• health information such as accessing medical care, counselling services and dealing with crisis issues
• translation and interpretation services
• money management, shopping on a budget, accessing financial supports
• transportation including using public transit and how to get a driver's licence
• immigration-related questions
• English as an Additional Language classes
• information about life in Manitoba, Canadian culture, rights and laws
• connecting with the community and information about cultural, religious and other community events
• notary public

Find settlement services

Contacts Directory: Find settlement services near you using our Contacts Directory. The directory has the following categories - Winnipeg settlement services, Winnipeg settlement workers, and Regional immigrant services (cities and towns outside Winnipeg).