Programs & Services

Bridges Niagara provides a variety of free settlement and resettlement services to assist all immigrants and refugees.

Active Programs & Services

Settlement Counselling

The Settlement Department assists newcomers to meet their immediate and longer-term settlement needs, including information and orientation to the community, referrals to community and social ...
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Employment and Skills Development

As a newcomer to Canada, you may have questions about job searching and what you can do to find the job of your choice. Our ...
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Literacy and ESL Program

Our centre offers full time Language Instruction for Newcomers (LINC) and English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction for adults of varying levels of language ...
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Childcare Program

Prepares newcomer children with English language and other school readiness skills. Runs concurrent with the centre’s English day classes.
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Community Connections Program

Community Connections brings together newcomers to Canada and established community residents for sharing and learning.
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Youth Services

The youth program offers several opportunities for newcomer youth age 13 to 24 to get connected to the community.
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Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP)

The Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) plays a vital role in welcoming and supporting government-assisted refugees as they begin their new lives in Canada. Our dedicated ...
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Mental Health Program

Our Bridging Barriers to Newcomer Wellness Program provides wellness support to newcomers in Niagara who are experiencing language and other social barriers to accessing mainstream ...
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Sustainable Skills for Tomorrow Program

Sustainable Skills for Tomorrow is an employment and training program that helps participants build the skills, knowledge, and connections needed to pursue careers in Canada’s ...
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Migrant Workers Support Project (MWP)

Bridges Niagara is pleased to launch a pilot program designed to support Migrant Workers across Niagara. Bridges Niagara will work in partnership with The Neighbourhood ...
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Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Program

Bridges Niagara Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Program strives to address racism and other discriminations that impact the lives of our clients, staff, and community members.
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Niagara Folk Arts Festival

A Year-Round Celebration of Heritage and Connection. Embracing Niagara’s cultural magic through music, dance, art, and food—where traditions shine in joyful unity.
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Archived Pilot Programs & Project

Digital Skills for Seniors Program

Empowering Seniors Through Technology The Digital Skills for Seniors Program was created to help older adults build the confidence and skills needed to navigate today’s ...
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Peer-to-Peer Vaccine Education & Outreach Program

Our Peer-to-Peer Vaccine Education & Outreach program provides information & education sessions to newcomers in Niagara so they have access to culturally and linguistically evidence-based ...
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