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Newcomers’ Health and Well-Being (12+)

Newcomers’ Health and Well-Being (12+)

Funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Newcomers’ Health and Well-Being provides mental health and primary care services to newcomers 12 years of age or older in York Region and South Simcoe who have physical and mental health concerns.

Our approach focuses on you as a whole person. That includes your language, culture, and community. We understand about trauma and bad memories. We help you to build on your strengths.

Have Questions? Contact Us!

Email: nhwbreferral@cmha-yr.on.ca

Contact: 905-841-3977

The Newcomers’ Health and Well-Being Program Offers

  • Health care from a Nurse Practitioner; prescriptions filled
  • Health education
  • Support and counselling
  • Help with trauma from things that happened in the past
  • Mental Health & Case Management support including supportive counselling, system navigation and advocacy
  • Social Work support including assistance with community services, housing and government support
  • Group learning about issues like:
    • Family and caregiver concerns
    • Managing stress
    • Resolving conflict
    • Dealing with grief and loss

Register for Support

Referrals can be made by the individual or a professional/agency that works with newcomers. Received referrals will be reviewed and screened for eligibility by our clinical therapists. If eligible, clients will be booked for an initial assessment with our clinical therapists and/or nurse practitioner.

Referral Form
Immigrations, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
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