Cultural Services Westman Immigrant Services (Cultural Services) | Organization | Westman Immigrant Services |
| Address | 1001 Pacific Ave., Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 0J2 |
| Phone | (204) 727-6031 |
| Fax | (204) 725-4786 |
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| Website | www.wesls.com |
| Other Information |
Westman Immigrant Services is a non-profit organization that supports the the integration of immigrants into Canadian society through settlement, employment assistance and English language training as needed. |
| Programs |
English as an Additional Language (EAL) classes from Foundations level to Canadian Language Benchmark 6. Daytime and evening classes available. Employment focused EAL programs as needed. Settlement assistance provides individual support for all settlement needs. Employment assistance for short term and long term career and education planning. |
| Program Components |
Settlement assistance. Employment assistance. Volunteer support and programs. |
| Eligibility for Programs |
All programs are free for landed immigrants. EAL and settlement services are also free for Provincial Nominee approved clients. |
| How to Access the Programs |
Walk in or appointment. Call 727-6031 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . |
| Services |
English as an Additional Language (EAL) classes. Information/orientation about life in Canada and Brandon. Information about health care, education, banking, the law, shopping, employment, etc. Help finding community services such as doctors, dentists, lawyers, etc. Help filling out forms for Manitoba Health Card, SIN, Child Tax Benefit, travel documents, citizenship, permanent resident cards, Interim Federal Health Documents, etc. Employment assistance. Advocacy to support individual needs. Support, information, and assistance concerning immigration issues. Family sponsorship information. Liaison and resource for the community regarding issues that concern immigrants. |
| Eligibility for Services |
Anyone interested in receiving the above services. |
| How to Access the Services |
Make an appointment with a settlement intake worker or walk in during office hours. |
| Costs |
Free to landed immigrants. |
| Hours |
Monday-Thursday 9:00 am-5:00 pm Friday-Saturday 9:00 am-4:30 pm |
