Refugee & Immigrant Specialized Experience (RISE) Program
Immigrant and Refugee Services
Provided by DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society (DCRS)
Supports adult and youth newcomers who are experiencing complex and multiple challenges in settling into their new community.
RISE assists newcomers to use their strengths and resources to increase their capacity to cope with issues and barriers and to increase their skills and knowledge to independently settle and integrate.
Through safe and specialized case management in the first language, RISE provides:
- Social and emotional support
- Settlement information and counselling
- Life skills, literacy and essential skills development
- Practical assistance and supported access to services
- Connection to community
Languages offered: Amharic, Arabic, Burmese, French, Nuer, S’gaw and P’wo (Karen languages), Swahili, Tigrinya.
Referral required; referral form can be accessed online
Public email: risereferrals@dcrs.ca
Website: https://www.dcrs.ca/our-services...
DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society - 13455 76 Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia, V3W 2W3
Service is available in Arabic, Burmese, Dari, Farsi, French, Pashto, and Swahili.
Cost: Fees may apply
Referral options:
- Self-referral
Details: To make a referral, please see the attached RISE Referral Form and send to risereferrals@dcrs.ca
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society (DCRS):
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- Settlement and Integration Program
- Counselling Services - For immigrants and refugees
Availability
Service area: Langley, North Delta, South Surrey, Surrey, White Rock + show cities
Service Types Provided
- Access / Intake for Refugee Support Services
- Community Connections
- Counselling Services - Refugees
- Navigation Support - Immigrant Services
- Refugee Services
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided in a group in-person
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