BC SAF HAVN
BC SAF HAVN
If you are a refugee claimant, or if you do not have refugee status but want to seek asylum in Canada, it is important to understand the steps you will have to take to file a refugee claim and obtain a hearing.
You can contact an organization that delivers the BC Services and Assistance for Humanitarian and Vulnerable Newcomers (BC SAF HAVN) program. BC SAF HAVN has specialized supports to navigate the refugee claim process and get help with your immediate needs.
Services provided through the BC SAF HAVN program:
- Settlement information, orientation and referrals.
- Claim submission process support, immigration information or application & assistance completing non-immigration-related forms.
- Community connections and informal language practice.
- Short-term non-clinical counselling.
- Labour market information, orientation and networking.
- Information on workplace rights and responsibilities & supports in case of workplace safety or employment standards violation.
- Customized employment counselling.
- Short-term pre-employment training & supported access to WorkBC and other employment training programs.
- Language Assessments.
- Formal English Language Training.
- Short-term Emergency Accommodation.
- Housing search & coordination.
- Psycho-social Trauma Counselling.
We can help you With
Confidential one-on-one case management support
Social + emotional supportĀ
Access to emergency services if necessary
Essential life skills to meet the challenges of everyday life
Help accessing community services + resources
Individual advocacy
Meetings + consultation with service providers to help you build a successful life in Canada
Crisis intervention