Immigrant Women’s Peer Support Program (IWPSP)
Agency: Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC)
Program Description:
- provides mental, physical and social support to immigrant and refugee women experiencing challenges during their integration process
- trains newcomer women to become peer support group facilitators
- supports graduates to go back into their communities and deliver 10-week peer support groups for other newcomer women facing difficulties adjusting to their new lives in Canada
Client Profile / Eligibility Criteria
IWPSP Training:
- Immigrant and Refugee Women ages 24 and up with minimum CLB 5
Candidates must have an immigrant and/or refugee background and a strong desire to give back to their communities by assisting other immigrant and refugee women with the adjustment process - Successful candidates must make a strong commitment to training and the facilitation of peer support groups
Registration Information
Call to register
Start Dates / Duration
The program has two components:
- Training: A 100+ hour training program is delivered over a period of 14 weeks taught by leading experts from various fields. Participants develop and build upon skills to become community leaders and role-models.
- Peer-Support Groups: Graduates of the IWPSP training go on to facilitate a 10-week support group with the assistance of ISSofBC staff. Peer groups provide newcomer women with a confidential environment to receive support in their settlement challenges, reduce their isolation and forge new friendships.
Program Fee: FREE
Contact Information
Contact: Sally Phung-Ip
Phone: (604) 395-8000 Ext: 1677
Fax: (604) 684-5683
Email: ajlin.mehmedi@issbc.org
Website: Visit
Location
207-7355 Canada Way
Burnaby, V3N 4Z6
200 – 620 Royal Avenue
New Westminster, V3M 1J2
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