Settlement
LMNH offers a variety of FREE Settlement Programs and services to provide assistance and support to newcomers during their initial settlement in Canada.
Susan Schachter
Settlement Services Manager
604.879.7104 ext 303
susan_schachter@lmnhs.bc.ca
Carmen Miranda-Barrios
Settlement Services Supervisor
604.879.7104 ext 313
carmen_miranda@lmnhs.bc.ca
Alma Saplala
Filipino Settlement Worker
604-879-7104 ext 309
alma_saplala@lmnhs.bc.ca
Annie Yu
Chinese Settlement Worker
604.879.7104 ext 314
annie_yu@lmnhs.bc.ca
Arely Rodriguez
Latin American Settlement Worker
604.879.7104 ext 413
arely_rodriguez@lmnhs.bc.ca
Kim Dang
Vietnamese Settlement Worker
604.879.7104 ext. 312
kim_dang@lmnhs.bc.ca
Silva Abkarian
Arabic Settlement Worker
604.879.7104 ext. 320
silva_abkarian@lmnhs.bc.ca
Wen Ren
Chinese Settlement Worker
604.879.7104 ext 321
wen_rene@lmnhs.bc.ca
Programs
Canadian Systems and Culture
This program will explore varied issues that affect new immigrant families, and which will help them successfully resettle in Canada.
Filipino
Explore New Food
Information Session on Family Child Care Business
When: TBA
When: TBA
Where: LMNH - 3981 Main Street
Contact: Alma
Citizenship Education
This program prepares newcomers for their citizenship exams.
When: TBA
Where: LMNH - 3981 Main Street
Contact: Alma or Arely
Conversation Circles and Life Skills for Syrian Families
Conversation Circles and Life Skills is a program for permanent residents with an Arabic background. Summer topics include: driving, VPL, healthy living and much more.
When: TBA
Where: LMNH - 3981 Main Street
Contact: Silva
Community Kitchen for Middle Eastern Families
Newcomers from Arabic backgrounds learn new recipes and connect with Syrian families. Physical literacy for children provided.
When: TBA
Where: LMNH
Contact: Silva
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
Free basic English language courses for adult permanent residents.
Level 2 (beginner) to Level 6 (Intermediate)
Morning and afternoon classes are available. You will learn English to help you with living your life in Canada, & making friends. You will learn about health care, job market, Canadian Laws & many things that are important for life in Canada.
Registration required.
Contact: Rachel
** Programs funded in full or in part by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.**
**Priority will be given to Eligible Newcomers.**
LINC Classes Schedule from Jan 4th - June 30th, 2021
LINC Level(s)
Days
Childminding
Time
Location
Locations
LMNH
3981 Main Street
Vancouver, BC
V5V 3P3
Bethel Church
739 East 33rd Avenue
Vancouver, BC
V5V 3A1
Fountain Alliance Church
101 East 24th Avenue
Vancouver, BC
V5V 1Z5