RISE Program
Refugee & Immigrant Specialized Experience (RISE) Program
Newcomers and refugees are welcomed to Canada to build a new life with freedom and safety for themselves and their families. The RISE Program supports adult and youth newcomers and refugees who are experiencing complex and multiple challenges in settling into their new country and community.
RISE assists newcomers and refugees to use their strengths and resources to increase their capacity to cope with issues and barriers, and to increase their skills and knowledge to settle and integrate into their new country and community.
Through safe and specialized case management in their 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
- Housing and health care navigation support
- Connection to community
DIVERSEcity has RISE case management workers who can offer services in the following languages: Arabic, Amharic, Burmese, Dari, English, French, Pashto, Karen, Kinyamulenge, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, Rohingya, Spanish, Swahili and Tigrinya.
To make a referral or to access RISE or RISE Youth, please contact 604-954-4001, email newcomers@dcrs.ca or fill out the intake form below.
2SLGBTQI+ Case Management
Our 2SLGBTQI+ Case Specialist is here to ensure that your journey as a 2SLGBTQI+ refugee in your new community is as smooth as possible.
For more information, visit LGBTQ+ Newcomer Services or please call 604-954-4001 or email newcomers@dcrs.ca.
What to expect from the RISE program
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Client Rights and Responsibilities
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How to navigate the healthcare system
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